Pension Governance Consultant

Job Title: Pension Governance Consultant

As a Pension Governance Consultant, you will play a key role in maintaining strong governance for occupational pension schemes, whether ongoing, in wind-up, or in a Pension Protection Fund (PPF) Assessment Period. You may also act as scheme secretary, supported by a Trustee Manager or Director for strategic decisions.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced pensions professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to contribute to the effective management of pension schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting Directors and client teams in managing the governance of ongoing DB and DC pension schemes.
• Overseeing day-to-day PPF assessment period tasks for schemes within the PPF.
• Preparing and updating business plans to manage scheme expenses.
• Maintaining governance documents, including risk registers, calendars, and policies.
• Assisting with trustee meeting arrangements, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and action tracking.
• Coordinating investment transitions, regulatory filings, and benefit decision processes.
• Managing documentation such as trustee welcome packs, member communications, and trustee reports and accounts.
• Supporting member queries and liaising with trustees and advisors.
• Contributing to ad hoc projects such as adviser tenders or liability management exercises.
• Ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory frameworks.

About You

We're looking for someone with:

• At least 3 years' experience working with defined benefit occupational pension schemes.
• Knowledge of current pensions legislation, including the Pensions Act 2004.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage workloads proactively.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive, professional, and collaborative approach.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience working with the Pension Protection Fund.
• Project management experience.
• Progress towards professional pensions qualifications (e.g. PMI Award in Pensions Trusteeship, Associateship) and evidence of continued professional development.

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