Lane Clark & Peacock Ireland

This analyst role involves developing and maintaining pension and investment models using coding and data analysis, combining technology with financial concepts to solve complex problems.LCP is an award-winning actuarial and analytics consultancy providing advice on pensions, energy, insurance, investments, employee benefits and health. We fuse human expertise with powerful analytics to shape a more positive future for our clients and people.    The Opportunity: The Pensions & Investment (P&I) Technology team develops and maintains a range of models that underpins the work of LCP’s Pensions and Investment departments. Our aim is to take complex real-world problems and help to solve them using technology such as monitoring asset portfolios, projecting future benefit payments and asset-liability-modelling for pension schemes.    Your Role: As an Analyst the nature of the work is variable and dynamic as we need to react quickly to meet the needs of the other departments and LCP’s clients.    The type of work you can expect to be involved in as an analyst in the role include:     Learn to translate pension and investment concepts into code through our graduate training programme and on-the-job learning with a team of experienced developers (no prior coding experience necessary). Coding is primarily in C#, with exposure to SQL and front-end technologies.Develop software in an agile way, making use of Azure DevOpsWork on our key internal models, like Visualise, writing new functionality and helping solve issues for client teamsBalance a range of tasks, prioritising accordingly and keeping the team updated on progress of tasksBe versatile in working across a range of models where requiredGain a greater understanding of pensions and investment issues, to help you model them accuratelyWork closely with the pensions and investment experts within the team to ensure new functionality is tested rigorously before releaseLiaise with contacts in the Pensions and Investment departments to understand their requirements for new functionality, feedback on demo models and consider the best ways to implement themLiaise with contacts with colleagues to find the best ways to implement new functionality in a way that is consistent with LCP’s coding standards and technological infrastructure  Professional Development: We encourage continuous learning through professional qualifications and personal development training. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside leading professionals in the sector.    What We’re Looking For:    A Level Maths A GradeDegree educated (minimum 2:1) or currently studying for a degree and on track to achieve a 2:1 – STEM subjectStrong problem solving, numeracy and analytical skillsTechnology skills – coding aptitude and comfortable using Microsoft OfficeAbility to learn new skills effectively and apply them appropriately – in particular codingEnjoyment of working with numerical models and complex dataExcellent communication skillsProfessionalism – including timeliness, reliability and dedication to meet deadlines to support client needs The ability to take ownership of tasks and effectively manage your time A team player with a positive can-do attitude and a willingness to share ideas Attention to detail Initiative and a proactive approach      Currently our core benefits package includes:   Study support (where applicable)26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with flexible optionsCompetitive pension schemePrivate medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, and digital GP servicesHigh street discounts and discounted gym membershipsAccess to Wellbeing, LGBTQ+, Multicultural, and Women’s networks 

Posted 25 days ago