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Pensions Actuarial & Risk Manager
Full Time (Hybrid)
Do you have experience interpreting complex technical information and possess strong relationship management skills? Are you looking to develop in the pension industry? If you want to work for one of the largest pension funds in the UK, this role may be for you!
About WMPF
WMPF is one of the UK’s largest pension funds providing local authority pension benefits for employees across the West Midlands. We manage and administer the pension interests of over 330,000 scheme members, 800+ employers, and currently have over £21 billion in assets under management.
We are recruiting for a Pensions Actuarial & Risk Manager to join our growing Pension Services area. Our new offices are located at the i9 building in Wolverhampton, easily accessible by car, bus, train, and tram.
What the day will look like
The responsibilities include:
* Leading employer engagement on funding and risk matters, using advanced logic and complex judgments to support employer casework.
* Leading a focused funding and risk management team within the wider Employer Services team, setting deadlines, managing workload, and employer casework such as onboarding, restructuring, and exit, ensuring records and legal documents are maintained according to policy.
* Managing the day-to-day operations and performance of the funding and risk management team.
* Modeling the organisation's values and behaviors within the team and aligning objectives accordingly.
* Collaborating with actuarial, investment, and covenant advisers to ensure integrated risk management considering funding levels, employer type, cash flow, and risk categorization.
About you
The ideal candidate will be highly analytical and strategic, with substantial experience in pension funding, risk management, and policy development. Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, negotiation skills, and the ability to interpret complex financial data are essential for success in this multi-employer scheme.
Why choose the West Midlands Pension Fund?
You will receive a generous holiday entitlement (starting with 26 days plus bank holidays). Our flexible working model typically involves two days in the office and three days remote.
Our modern office environment offers a relaxed atmosphere with study and breakout areas, meeting rooms, kitchens with free tea and coffee, cloakrooms, bike stores, showers, and lockers.
Additional benefits include an employee awards scheme, on-the-job development, comprehensive study support for professional exams, structured training, and opportunities for career progression within a growing organization.
Working here allows you to develop your skills and knowledge, build a supportive network, and thrive both professionally and personally, making a meaningful impact.
We are proud to be accredited by PASA, Investors in People, and recognized for customer service excellence. We hold Bronze Organizational Membership with the British Dyslexia Association and are working towards their Smart Award, demonstrating our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
How we support our colleagues
Alongside our benefits, we promote a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment that supports wellbeing and work/life balance. Employees have 24-hour access to an assistance program.
New employees will participate in an 8-week interactive induction, engaging with key stakeholders, and will be enrolled in professional training courses, including an introduction to the LGPS and team-building activities to foster collaboration.
For more information or to apply, please visit our website or contact us via email.
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