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Senior Consultant - Pension Trustee Services

Job description

**Company Overview:**
Join a leading professional trustee company renowned for its pragmatic, collaborative, and professional approach to pension scheme management. Our diverse team of over 125 professionals encompasses a wide range of backgrounds and specialties, creating a powerhouse of governance expertise.

**About the Role:**
As a Senior Associate, you'll play a pivotal role in providing governance and project management services for our esteemed clients. Whether serving as Co-Trustee, Chair, or Professional Corporate Sole Trustee, you'll ensure seamless scheme management, compliance, and strategic decision-making. You'll also have opportunities to engage with schemes in PPF assessment and take on key responsibilities as a Second Accredited Trustee.

**Key Responsibilities:**

  • Oversee trustee activities, including funding and investment management under delegated authorities
  • Coordinate member communications and handle discretionary benefits cases and complaints
  • Support Board and Committee Meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking
  • Lead projects and provide backup for Trustee Managers when required
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and draft necessary policies and procedures
  • Manage scheme activities according to the Trustee's Business Plan
  • Manage documentation, including file organisation and proofreading documents
  • Contribute to team development, service enhancement, and business growth initiatives


**Requirements:**

  • Experience with defined benefit occupational pension schemes
  • Understanding of Defined Contribution pension schemes
  • Up-to-date knowledge of pensions legislation and industry practices, particularly regarding regulatory and governance aspects
  • Proficiency in budget monitoring and invoicing processes
  • Strong project management and member communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder communication
  • Experience in people management, including team leadership and performance coaching
  • Commitment to continuous professional development


**Desirable Experience:**

  • Experience with scheme discontinuance and PPF
  • Progress towards professional qualifications like PMI Award in Pensions Trusteeship
  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development


Join our dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in the pension trustee services sector. Apply now to become our next Senior Associate and be part of our mission to support trustees and sponsors in navigating regulatory complexities with confidence.

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