We have recently been assigned by a pensions secretariat and Governance Consultancy recruiting for an Associate Consultant and a Governance and Compliance Manager for their London office working on a hybrid basis.
ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT - 45-50K
About the role
To support in the delivery of secretariat, governance and consultancy services for both new and ongoing occupational pension schemes
- Provide ongoing needs-based consulting support to an agreed portfolio of Clients
- Scheme Invoice management - logging and processing, including status monitoring and payment follow up
- Annual scheme budget - logging, monitoring and reporting
- Understand Client needs in relation to the services provided
- Respond to Client queries and requests and provide regular reporting to Clients upon request
- Update Clients with relevant and accurate information in relation to agreed services
- Support in the delivery of secretariat services, including all aspects of meeting management such as production of meeting minutes, for an agreed portfolio of clients
- Support in the delivery of governance services across a range of projects as required
- Maintain accurate time-cost records – use time-recording system to provide accurate, full, and timely records of all chargeable client time to meet the billing cycle
- Build relationships to establish a high level of trust with Clients and other parties
About you
- Strong knowledge of defined benefit occupational pension schemes at a senior administration level
- Excellent numerical literacy and proficiency in Excel required.
- Proficient with other Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word and PowerPoint
- 2-5 years experience of working in pensions sector at a Senior Admin level
- PMI – Have or be actively working towards Associate status (or an equivalent professional qualification) is desirable but not essential
TRUSTEE GOVERNANCE AND COMPLIACE MANAGER 75-85K
The role
Responsible for ensuring the company adheres to legal standards and industry-specific regulations by developing a governance framework at business and client portfolio level, overseeing and ensuring compliance to prevent breaches that might cause reputational and financial damage.
- Develop, implement and maintain compliance policies, procedures and service delivery templates in line with industry-specific regulatory requirements
- Provide training and guidance to the team on compliance matters
- Be the principal contact point for scheme related issues, escalating to relevant Board
- Stay updated on industry-specific regulations and best practices to ensure compliance strategy is effective
- Monitor and conduct regular checks to identify potential compliance issues, including control objectives under the Audit and Assurance Framework (AAF02/07) and scheme statutory deadlines are met using the Knowa governance platform
- Maintain internal log of all scheme Internal Dispute Resolution Procedures (IDRPs) errors and omissions and critical issues
- Oversee the team’s qualifications and CPD records and work with the EMT to ensure the team maintain the highest possible standards
- Pension Trustee Governance and Compliance Committee (GCC)
- GDPR / Cyber Security
- AAF02/07 Framework
About you
- Experience and understanding of pensions with technical pension knowledge and/or an understanding of pensions regulation, trustee responsibilities and governance
- A legal background or experience is desirable
- Experience of taking ownership of compliance related tasks and projects with limited supervision
This is a Profile Search and Selection vacancy who are operating as an Employment Agency. In order to apply for this position candidates MUST have VERY STRONG DB PENSIONS/TRUSTEE EXPERIENCE.
Please note as we receive a high volume of applications we are only able to respond to those candidates who are shortlisted.
If you are also aware of any friends or colleagues currently working within the industry who are looking for a change within their career, please pass on our contact details and we will endeavour to assist with their search.
Profile Search and Selection are a specialist Pensions recruitment agency with opportunities nationwide - Please feel free to contact us direct should you wish to discuss any further vacancies
