Investment Platform Services (IPS) Analyst

Role Purpose

Join PIC as an Aladdin Investment Platform Services (IPS) Analyst and play a key role in shaping and enhancing the technology that supports our investment activities.

As a subject matter expert for the Aladdin platform, you'll work at the heart of Investments, Investment Operations and IT, providing specialist insight, resolving complex platform challenges and identifying opportunities to improve how Aladdin is used across the business and how it fits into the wider Investment Platform ecosystem.

This is an opportunity to combine deep Aladdin expertise with strong investment knowledge, using your experience to influence platform enhancements, improve processes and deliver solutions that make a tangible difference to our investment teams and wider organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Stakeholder Engagement - Build strong, collaborative relationships across the business and with external vendors to ensure the platform is fully understood, effectively used, and continuously enhanced.

Risk & Control Awareness - Proactively identify and escalate risks, dependencies, and compliance considerations linked to platform usage.

Solution Design & Value Delivery - Partner with users to understand requirements, advise on platform capabilities, and design practical, value‑driving solutions.

Change Enablement - Support the successful planning and delivery of change initiatives. Represent the platform in change forums and ensure smooth implementation of updates and enhancements.

Vendor Management - Act as the primary day‑to‑day liaison with the platform provider, ensuring seamless communication and issue resolution.

Continuous Improvement - Champion ongoing improvements in platform utilisation, support processes, and internal knowledge‑sharing.

Reporting & Insight - Provide clear, timely updates, metrics, and insights to stakeholders and governance groups.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience working in a regulated (PRA or FCA) corporate environment in the Finance sector, (E.g. banking, asset management, insurance or hedge fund)

Technical

• Expert knowledge of BlackRock Aladdin is essential, with experience of Finbourne LUSID and/or Murex considered an advantage.

• Strong understanding of key asset classes, particularly Fixed Income and Derivatives.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the end-to-end investment lifecycle, including portfolio construction, order management, trading, compliance, settlements, reconciliations and corporate actions.
• Proven experience partnering with front-office investment teams and Investment Operations, translating business requirements into effective platform solutions.
• Demonstrable experience delivering Aladdin or wider investment platform enhancements, from identifying requirements through to implementation and continuous improvement.
• Strong experience working with technology teams and external vendors, effectively managing complex issues and driving them through to resolution.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate as a trusted senior SME across Investments, Operations and IT.

Personal

• Highly organised and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced investment environment.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively, taking ownership while contributing across multiple initiatives.
• A strong analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.
• A clear and confident communicator, able to translate complex technical and investment concepts for different audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build consensus across Investments, Investment Operations, IT and external partners.

DE&I at PIC

At PIC, we believe that true innovation stems from embracing diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to building a workplace where every individual, regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or socio-economic background, feels valued, heard and empowered to succeed. We hold ourselves accountable through ongoing initiatives, such as inclusive hiring practices, and equitable career development opportunities that support belonging and community. While we're proud of our progress, we recognise there's work ahead, and we remain dedicated to listening, learning and evolving together.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive base salary and the opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan, upon joining us here at Pension Insurance Corporation, you will get access to some great benefits, including private medical insurance, 28 days' annual leave (excluding bank holidays), study support with qualifications, a generous pension scheme and much more.