Job Description

End Date
Saturday 21 June 2025
Salary Range
90,440 - 106,400
We support flexible working - click here for more information on flexible working options
Flexible Working Options
Hybrid Working
Summary
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JOB TITLE: Lead Technical Application Specialist
SALARY: 90,440 - 106,400
LOCATION: Edinburgh or Leeds
HOURS: Full time
WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in one of the above offices
About this opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Technical Application Specialist to join the Platform Savings Lab Individual (FNZ) in the Accumulations platform. This is a leadership role overseeing the specialist function and driving pivotal initiatives within the group.
In this role, responsibilities are to:Define strategic direction for the specialist function Manage a team of specialists, including resource allocation and performance management. Represent the specialist function in high-level meetings and decision-making processes Drive innovation and continuous improvement in the specialist area Build relationships with external partners and vendors Contribute to organizational strategy and budgeting Oversee resource planning and allocation for the specialistfunction Develop and implement policies and procedures for the specialist area Lead strategic negotiations with key stakeholders and vendors Identify and develop strategic partnerships and collaborations Ensure alignment of specialist activities with overall business goals. Drive cultural change and promote continuous improvement within the organization.

About us
Like the modern Britain we serve, we're evolving. Investing billions in our people, data and tech to transform the way we meet the ever-changing needs of our 26 million customers. We're growing with purpose. Join us on our journey and you will too!

What you'll needIn depth experience of using the FNZ platform. Deep understanding of financial services, retirement products and investments. Requirement capture, analysis and documentation for all stages of implementation. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team including working with external parties.

It would be great if you also hadAn understanding of SQL, XML and JSON. An understanding of the functions of APIs and their uses. Specific experience in Client Investment Documents and Pension Illustrations.

About working for us
Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.
We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture.
We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative.
And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.
We're disability confident. So, if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.
We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes...A generous pension contribution of up to 15% An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance Share schemes including free shares Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

If you're excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you!
At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.
We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person.
We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we're building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.