Hiring: Pensions SME
đź“Ť Chester
đź’· ÂŁ500 per day via Umbrella
đź“… 6-month contract
🏢 Hybrid working – 3 days in the office
I’m currently recruiting for an experienced Pensions SME for an exciting 6-month contract opportunity in Chester. This role is ideal for someone with strong pensions expertise who can add value quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
The role sits in a specialist team within a leading investment bank, supporting the trustees of its UK and Ireland pension arrangements. This is a hands-on role working across a complex portfolio of pension schemes, including a ÂŁ4bn combined Defined Benefit (DB) and Defined Contribution (DC) plan, alongside additional legacy arrangements in the UK, Ireland, and the Channel Islands.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll play a central role in ensuring pension schemes are effectively governed, compliant, and delivered in line with regulatory requirements and trustee objectives. Responsibilities include:
* Ensuring all pension plans are governed to a high standard and managed in line with UK pensions legislation and the Trustee business plan
* Leading and delivering a range of pension-related projects (both recurring and ad hoc), including:
* DC investment changes
* Member communication initiatives
* Annual benefit enrolment cycles
* DC scheme design
* DB de-risking and wind-up activity
* Collaborating with external advisors such as actuaries, investment consultants, legal advisors, and scheme administrators
* Supporting the full scheme lifecycle, including statutory disclosures and validation of monthly contributions
* Managing and resolving escalated employee and member queries, including IDRP cases
* Overseeing the production of member communications on behalf of the Trustee, including newsletters and annual benefit statements
About You
* Strong pensions understanding
* Solid understanding of UK pensions legislation and governance frameworks
* Experience working with DB and DC pension schemes
* Confident stakeholder manager, with experience engaging trustees and external advisors
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex pension topics into clear messaging
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading investment organisation and deliver high-impact pension projects across a diverse and high-value scheme portfolio.