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Global Pensions Specialist

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£85,000 - 85,000 yearly

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Job Description - Global Pensions Specialist

This is an EMEA/Global Pensions Specialist based in Canary Wharf
 
An exciting opportunity for an experienced pensions professional to join a global organisation supporting the governance, administration, and strategic development of pension and retirement programmes across multiple international regions.
 
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring pension arrangements operate effectively, remain compliant with regulatory requirements, and align with broader people and reward strategies.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Support the governance and administration of global pension and retirement benefit programmes across the UK, Europe, APAC, and other international regions.
  • Ensure pension schemes operate in compliance with regulatory, legislative, tax, and internal governance requirements.
  • Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, Risk, and external providers to support pension operations and strategic initiatives.
  • Prepare governance materials, committee papers, reporting, and risk documentation for pension trustee and governance meetings.
  • Monitor legislative and market developments impacting pensions and retirement benefits and recommend appropriate actions.
  • Support delivery of pension-related projects including harmonisation activities, benefit changes, process improvements, and transformation initiatives.
  • Analyse pension data, operational performance, and scheme metrics to support informed decision-making.
  • Manage relationships with third-party administrators, actuaries, consultants, and investment providers to ensure high service standards.
  • Provide technical pensions guidance and support to internal stakeholders and employees where required.
  • Contribute to risk and controls activities, ensuring alignment with internal governance frameworks and regulatory obligations.
 
Skills & Experience Required
  • Strong experience within pensions, employee benefits, or retirement governance within financial services or a large corporate environment.
  • Extensive understanding of UK pension legislation and governance frameworks, including Defined Benefit (DB) and Defined Contribution (DC) schemes.
  • Knowledge of international pensions and benefits arrangements would be advantageous.
  • Experience managing pension projects, regulatory change, and third-party supplier relationships.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience handling pension data and reporting.
  • Ability to interpret technical pension legislation and communicate complex information clearly to a variety of stakeholders.
  • Experience operating within risk and control frameworks in a regulated environment.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and organisational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced, matrix environment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • APMI qualification or equivalent pensions qualification preferred.
  • Experience within banking, financial services, or multinational organisations desirable.
  • Knowledge of pension governance and regulatory requirements advantageous.
 
Leadership Expectations
  • Demonstrate strong risk awareness and governance focus.
  • Collaborate effectively across global teams and functions.
  • Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships and influence decision-making.
  • Promote diversity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing initiatives.
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