SIPP Technical Consultant

We have a great opportunity for a SIPP Technical Consultant to join our SIPP Proposition team. This is a permanent role that can be based in our Cheltenham or Glasgow office working on a hybrid basis.

Working as part of the SIPP proposition team the purpose of this role is to support the management and development of the SIPP proposition to ensure it remains in line with all regulatory and technical requirements.

A snapshot of your day:

• Supporting the SIPP Head of Technical and Communications in their delivery of Consumer Duty accountabilities.
• Maintaining an up-to-date awareness of regulatory developments in the SIPP market, ensuring these are communicated to internal stakeholders.
• Proactively keep up to date with FCA, DWP and HMRC changes, assessing the impact of changes and ensuring there is clear internal and external communication on the impact, providing training as needed.
• Take ownership to resolve technical queries from the Business Development, Operational and Change Team and support the Technical Committee with resolution of complex case referrals from Operations.
• Working closely with other internal teams, conducting analysis of regulatory changes, and supporting the implementation of any required or recommended changes to ensure Barnett Waddingham’s SIPP propositions continue to deliver good customer outcomes.
• Identify any new risks arising and support delivery of strong governance solutions to mitigate against poor customer outcomes.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Knowledge of the SIPP and SSAS marketplace is essential.
• Knowledge of the wider pensions market is desirable.
• Experience working with HMRC and FCA rules as they apply to SIPPs is strongly desirable.
• Self-starter, highly organised and able to work well with colleagues at all levels in the organisation.
• Confident presenter and strong interpersonal skills are essential.

What's in it for you:

• Competitive discretionary annual bonus and salary review
• Generous pension scheme (we contribute 8%)
• Funded training and professional development
• Core benefits including private medical cover, life assurance, group income protection, and up to 30 days holiday per year with holiday trading
• A comprehensive range of voluntary benefits to suit you including an electric car leasing scheme, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, health assessments, critical illness cover, Sports Allowance – we pay up to 50% of your gym/sports membership (up to 50 pm), travel insurance, paid volunteering, and a broad range of retailer discounts

Happy to talk flexible working.