Pension Fund Manager

WARREN; Gent; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

WARREN in Ghent is seeking a Pension Fund Manager to lead strategic governance and operations of its pension fund. This senior role comes with full executive responsibility for ensuring financial soundness and compliance while overseeing daily operations.

The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years in pension fund management, be experienced in Belgian regulations, and be a fluent Dutch and English speaker. This is an opportunity to drive significant impact in the pension sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years experience in pension fund management or regulated financial services.
• Deep understanding of Belgian pension regulation and FSMA processes.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, French is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Lead the execution of the fund’s strategy in compliance with regulations.
• Oversee daily fund administration and ensure operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with the investment committee to monitor performance.
• Act as primary contact for employer and employee representatives.

Connaissances

Pension fund management

Leadership

Governance knowledge

Financial compliance

Risk management

Bilingual (Dutch and English)

Outils

Digital tools

Description du poste

About the role

Senior leadership role at the heart of Belgium’s most innovative pension fund. Location: Belgium (hybrid, main hub in Ghent). Team: Pension Fund Leadership.

What you’ll own

We are looking for a Pension Fund Manager to lead the strategy, governance, and operations of Warren Pension Fund OFP. This is a senior, hands‑on leadership role with full executive responsibility for the fund’s financial soundness, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. You will report to the Board of Directors and work closely with internal teams, service providers, and regulators.

The day to day

Strategy & Governance

• Lead the execution of the fund’s strategy in line with regulatory and board directives.
• Prepare and deliver Board and General Assembly documentation, including reports, meeting minutes, and formal submissions to the FSMA.
• Maintain oversight of fund governance and internal controls, supported by legal and compliance partners.
• Represent the fund externally: regulators, auditors, and sector bodies.

Operational Leadership

• Act as Product Owner for the Admin Portal: define requirements and guide IT on workflow automation.
• Oversee daily fund administration: participant data, benefit statements, claims processing, and documentation.
• Ensure timely collection of contributions, accurate payroll reconciliation, and cash transfers to the trading platform.
• Supervise treasury and liquidity management, including operational payments and bridge funding.

Risk & Compliance

• Identify and monitor operational risks; conduct regular assessments of internal and third‑party processes.
• Ensure the fund remains fully compliant with IORP II and Belgian regulatory obligations.
• Manage relationships with the FSMA, external auditors, and the compliance function.

Investments

• Coordinate with the investment committee to monitor performance, review allocations, and align with fund objectives.
• Track investment risks and deliver performance reporting to the Board.
• Ensure the investment policy remains aligned with participant needs and regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder & Employer Engagement

• Act as primary contact for employer and employee representatives on all fund administration matters.
• Provide updates, training, and guidance on scheme rules, system usage, and regulatory changes.
• Liaise with third‑party service providers to ensure smooth delivery and timely issue resolution.
• Support the Warren BV commercial team in onboarding new employer clients into the fund.

You Are

• Experienced: minimum 7–10 years in pension fund management, insurance, or regulated financial services.
• Governance‑savvy: deep understanding of Belgian pension regulation, IORP II, and FSMA processes.
• A natural leader: comfortable managing cross‑functional teams, external partners, and board‑level stakeholders.
• Detail‑oriented but strategic: you can move between the big picture and the operational detail with ease.
• Tech‑curious: you see digital tools and AI‑assisted workflows as a genuine advantage, not a threat.
• An excellent communicator: native Dutch speaker, fluent in English. French is a plus.
• Driven by mission: you want to fix something that’s been broken for too long.

Most importantly: you want a role where your impact is real, visible, and lasting.

Why join Warren

• Executive mandate with real scope: you run a fully licensed pension fund, not a pilot project.
• Build something new: shape how occupational pensions work in Belgium for years to come.
• Mission with impact: fixing pensions and financial wellness for thousands of employees.
• Collaborate with a team of top professionals, backed by top‑tier investors.
• Work at the intersection of fintech, regulation, and institutional finance, all in one role.