The Role:Salary: Negotiable Market Leading Base Salary, Bonus + Excellent BenefitsLocation: London (with some hybrid working)My client is a rapidly growing international organisation offering a range of solutions to the global Financial & Professional Services sector. As part of their exciting growth plans an opportunity exists to join one of their independent key business entities in a specialist Pension secretarial role, a key appointment as they continue to pursue market share expansion. Principal DutiesOutsourced pensions executive services and projects:1. Business planning/organisation - liaising with chair/trustees/in-house pensions leads and other stakeholders2. Managing relationships with/ sourcing input from advisers and service providers on behalf of trustee boards and corporates3. Scheme secretarial duties including* Planning/organisation - liaising with chair/trustees/in-house pensions manager* Meetings - preparation/attendance/minutes/follow-up actions* Member communications - e.g. trustee newsletters/Summary Funding Statements* Managing relationships with/ input from providers and advisers on behalf of the trustee board* Ongoing governance activity - including budget and cost control, maintaining business plans/risk registers, annual returns etc* Oversight and co-ordination of routine scheme projects e.g. annual report and accounts* Governance projects e.g. trustee effectiveness, service provider reviews and procurement projects4. Strategic change projects - varying levels of involvement, as required (e.g. implementing investment strategy, scheme de-risking and wind-up projects)Business development and client care* Networking, maintaining and developing external relationships to support business growth* Assist with developing marketing content - website, service line brochures, case studies, blog content* Managing client/ commercial relationships (e.g. invoicing, input into RFP responses and client agreements)* In collaboration with colleagues, contributing to development of new and existing service lines for the company. Team and work management* Participating in induction and training activities* Establishing and documenting work protocols; maintaining work-management tools etc.General Duties* Contribute fully to the development and growth of this growing business and ensure processes are efficient and effective, including thorough record-keeping and provision for client access* Undertake training and development as appropriate and engage fully in the performance management process.* Contribute to the culture positively, attend meetings as required, and carry out duties willingly and diligently* Where regulatory rules apply, abide by these in spirit and fact* Carry out such other tasks as you may be reasonably directed to do by your line manager and the senior management team from time to timeEssential Knowledge, Skills, Experience* Strong experience of all types of occupational pension schemes/knowledge of pensions market (gained from a minimum 5 - 10 years of working in pensions arena)* Up-to-date knowledge of technical pensions matters and industry developments* Competent user of MS office systems including Excel, Word, PowerPoint* Experience of managing third party / supplier relationships and dealing with industry regulators* Outstanding communication, numeracy and data manipulation skills (incl. grammar and adapting communication style to suit audience)Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Experience* Part- or fully-qualified APMI, actuarial or equivalent professional qualificationPerson Specification* High standards of professionalism, integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality* A confident, articulate communicator both written and oral* Able to work with little supervision on own initiative and outside of comfort zone* A "sleeves rolled up" style of working; pro-active in driving forward Trustee business plans and continuously striving for improvements* An innovative, solutions-focused, "can do" attitude to solving problems with the ability to collaborate in resolving client issues, develop process improvements and new service lines, researching and deploying new technologies where appropriate* Excellent time management, organisational and planning skills; able to prioritise work and meet competing deadlines* Able to be agile and adaptable to changing priorities, and to work flexibly* Diligent, systematic, logical, with meticulous attention to detail* Takes accountability for own professional knowledge and progress* Resilience, willingness to listen, learn and incorporate feedback
Back to searchPensions Executive
Gem Partnership Ltd
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 11 days
London, Greater London EC2V 7WS, England
£60,000 - £72,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The role is for a Pension Secretarial position within a rapidly growing international organization based in London, offering a negotiable market-leading base salary, bonus, and excellent benefits.
- Candidates should have a minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in the pensions arena, demonstrating strong knowledge of occupational pension schemes and the pensions market.
- Key responsibilities include managing relationships with stakeholders, overseeing scheme secretarial duties, and contributing to business development and client care.
- The ideal candidate will possess outstanding communication skills, be proficient in MS Office, and have experience managing third-party relationships.
- Preferred qualifications include part- or fully-qualified APMI or equivalent, along with a proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving and process improvements.
