Job Title: Assistant Pension Manager
Job Description:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Pension Manager to join a well-established and growing professional trustee and pension management firm. This role is ideal for individuals looking to transition from pension consulting into the professional trustee space or for experienced pension administrators seeking career progression into management.
As an Assistant Pension Manager, you will play a key role in supporting trustees and ensuring the effective governance of pension schemes. You will be responsible for working closely with clients, managing relationships, and ensuring that schemes are run efficiently and comply with relevant regulations. The role will also involve scheme secretarial duties, including coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, and ensuring that all governance requirements are met.
Key Responsibilities:
- Scheme Governance: Work with trustees to ensure pension schemes are managed in line with regulatory requirements and best practices.
- Scheme Secretarial Support: Coordinate trustee meetings, prepare agendas, minutes, and actions, and ensure follow-ups are completed in a timely manner.
- Client Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as their key point of contact for day-to-day queries and operational matters.
- Project Management: Assist in the delivery of key projects, including scheme changes, de-risking exercises, and other strategic initiatives.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure schemes remain compliant with relevant legislation, guidance, and best practice, including supporting clients with regulatory submissions.
- Collaboration: Work closely with senior management and external advisors to deliver high-quality governance and administration services.
Ideal Candidate:
- Background: Previous experience in pensions consulting, scheme governance, or administration is essential.
- Career Transition: This role is a perfect fit for professionals with a consulting background looking to transition into a professional trustee environment or experienced pension administrators ready to take the next step in their career.
- Skills: Excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a client-facing role.
- Confidence and Communication: A confident communicator with the ability to build relationships with clients and trustees, ensuring best outcomes for pension schemes.
- Knowledge: Good understanding of pension scheme governance, regulatory requirements, and the overall pensions landscape.
Qualifications:
- Relevant professional qualifications in pensions or governance are desirable but not essential.
- Strong technical knowledge of UK pensions regulations and governance standards.
This position offers the opportunity to gain experience in the professional trustee space while contributing to the success of pension schemes. The role is suited to an ambitious individual who enjoys a client-facing role and wants to make a tangible impact in the pensions industry.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.
