Global Pensions Specialist

Salary :

£85,000 - 85,000 yearly

Company : Meraki Talent

Job Type : Full Time

London

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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