Job Details

Pensions Manager

Sector:HR & Training

Region : Greater London

Location: East London

Salary: £42,000 - £47,000

Job Ref.: GHGPE2653N

Job Information

I am currently recruiting for a Pensions Manager in South East London.



The Pensions Manager is responsible for ensuring that the pension schemes operated by the company are being run effectively, meet legal and industry standards. They will manage key relationships with actuaries, investment consultants and legal advisers, coordinating regular reports and meetings and ensure that any agreed meeting actions are followed up within set timescales.



They will also ensure that all company employees are well communicated with about company pension arrangements and provided with reassurance that their scheme is delivering everything they expect and that they are being kept aware of developments, both in terms of scheme performance and wider legislative and Industry changes.



RESPONSIBILITIES



• Provide leadership in company pension strategy by developing pension policies and new pension schemes and constantly reviewing the schemes strategy and structure.

• Draft and circulate update reports and computerised information to trustees and members, including contributing to annual financial reports.

• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements.

• Keep up to date with pension and tax laws and lead plan and implement change as required.

• Recruit, train and supervise a pensions administration team

• Manage knowledge in your area of responsibility

• Ensure pension schemes are effective and meet agreed quality, performance and customer care standards

• Ensure compliance with current statutory regulations; keep up to date with legislative changes.

• Transfer benefits to another pension provider, if a customer changes employers

• Prepare for and participate in quality audits

• Keep abreast of personal ongoing trends and developments within the pensions industry.



SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED



• Previous experience of working in pension’s administration or in an accountancy, actuarial, legal or investment management role.

• A background in pensions or finance work, and preferably a qualification in pensions, insurance or accountancy.

• A pensions administration qualification from the Pensions Management Institute (PMI) or Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) or an HNC/HND in Business and Finance (Desirable)

• To hold or have the ability to work towards the PMI Advanced Diploma in Retirement

• Analytical with good attention to detail

• The ability to interpret complex information

• Strong numerical and IT skills

• The ability to produce results to demanding deadlines and work on a number of key issues simultaneously prioritising effectively