Pensions Risk Compliance Manager
Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkAt EY, we/re all in to shape your future with confidence.We/ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.Join EY and help to build a better working world.Pensions Risk & Compliance Manager, UK & EIRELevel 3: Assistant DirectorLocation: UK WideHybrid working: Currently In London once a month, every quarter two days per weekThe EY Pensions Consulting Team is hiring!
We are looking for a high impact, delivery focused individual with strong DB experience. This role will form part of a high performing team managing the overall pensions strategy, governance, and policies of EY/s current and legacy pension arrangements across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.We are seeking individuals with expertise and experience in any combination of the following areas:In-house pension scheme management and governancePension scheme operations and risk managementGovernance of trust-based arrangementsYour key responsibilitiesYou will support the Secretary to Trustee in all aspects of the governance and operations of the legacy Defined Benefit (DB) pension scheme.You will act as Risk Officer to the Trustee of the legacy DB scheme, reporting to the Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee.
This will include the management and monitoring of the Trustee/s risk management framework and Risk Register.You will manage all matters relating to regulatory and legislative compliance for EY as sponsoring employer and the Trustee. This includes working with EY/s Quality & Risk Management team to ensure ongoing compliance of EY/s Independence Policy, liaising with advisers to ensure that regulatory and legislative obligations are identified, documented and compliance is met.You will support in the day-to-day management of EY/s UK and ROI pension arrangements as required.You will manage EY/s Group Risk benefits for staff, working with the third-party broker on the annual renewal, market reviews and overseeing the claims process.You will support the Head of Pensions with the ongoing management and monitoring of the annual budget.You will undertake and lead on specific projects as required.Skills and attributes for success:A proven track record in managing pension change projects with a strong delivery focus.Excellent analytical and communication skills (both verbal & written) are essential with good influencing skillsExcellent relationship management and interpersonal skills in dealing with a wide range of internal stakeholders at all levels, external advisers and members.Strong focus on risk managementStrong attention to detailA good team contributor with a focus on collaborative workingThe ability to take ownership and personal responsibility for workload managementFlexible and adaptable to effectively operate in a challenging environmentTo qualify for the role, you must:You must be an experienced pensions professional preferably from a consultancy or in-house environment, with strong technical knowledge and a good understanding of the current legislative and regulatory challenges.As a senior member of the in-house pensions team, you will be required to demonstrate:Good technical understanding of DB schemes and their various complexitiesAn excellent understanding of the day-to-day operations of trust-based arrangements.Good understanding of current legislation and regulations, and their impact on DC schemesGood understanding of the UK pensions landscapeExcellent communication skill in range of situations both written and verbalGood commercial acumen and awarenessExcellent stakeholder and project management skills, with a strong delivery focus.EY Building a better working worldEY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions.
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