Senior Pension Fund Leader: Strategy, Governance & Ops

Warren; Oost-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WARREN Pension Fund OFP seeks a Pension Fund Manager to lead the strategy, governance, and operations of Belgium’s pioneering pension fund. You will report to the Board of Directors, work with regulators and service providers to ensure financial soundness and compliant administration.

The role requires 7–10 years in pension fund management or regulated financial services, deep knowledge of IORP II, and fluency in Dutch and English (French a plus).

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in pension fund management, insurance, or regulated financial services.
• Deep understanding of Belgian pension regulation, IORP II, and FSMA processes.
• Excellent communication in Dutch and English, French a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Pension governance

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Digital tools / AI workflows

Communication

Tools

Regulatory reporting systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

WARREN Pension Fund OFP seeks a Pension Fund Manager to lead the strategy, governance, and operations of Belgium’s pioneering pension fund. You will report to the Board of Directors, work with regulators and service providers to ensure financial soundness and compliant administration.

The role requires 7–10 years in pension fund management or regulated financial services, deep knowledge of IORP II, and fluency in Dutch and English (French a plus).