Fund Governance Manager

Essential Employment; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fund Governance Manager to oversee the Wiltshire Pension Fund. This pivotal role involves ensuring the correct administration of pensions, managing relationships with over 170 employers, and monitoring investment strategies to meet regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in safeguarding the financial health of the Fund, which has significant implications for employer contributions and financial viability. Join a dedicated team in a full-time, permanent position that offers a chance to make a real impact in the pension sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fund governance and pension management.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for pension funds.

Responsibilities

• Manage the governance and administration of the Wiltshire Pension Fund.
• Oversee the investment strategy and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Fund Management

Regulatory Compliance

Pension Administration

Investment Strategy Monitoring

Education

Degree in Finance or Related Field

Professional Qualification in Pension Management

Job description

Fund Governance Manager needed in Trowbridge, £50,788 to £52,805 per annum – Reference: RQ1504510

The purpose of the Fund is to meet all future pension liabilities of its scheme members, whilst at the same time seeking to minimise the contributions that need to be paid into the Fund by the employer bodies. The level of employer contributions is assessed every three years through an actuarial valuation of the Fund.

The Wiltshire Pension Fund administers pensions on behalf of over 170 different employer organisations, ranging from local authorities, FE colleges, academies, charities and third-party service providers. The Pension Team is responsible for the governance and administration of the Wiltshire Pension Fund. The LGPS benefits being administered amount to liabilities and assets currently valued at c£3bn.

The correct administration is critical to ensure the Fund operates within various, complex regulatory requirements and avoids fines by the Pension Regulator along with the associated reputational risk.

The management of the Fund’s assets and liabilities is attributable to its solvency and determines the level of contributions to be paid by employer’s organisations, a significant cost for them (circa. £40m per annum for Wiltshire alone) and for many smaller employers this has a direct impact on their financial viability.

The Wiltshire Pension Fund ensures all pension benefits are paid correctly, on a timely basis and in line with the scheme regulations. It manages the relationships with the Fund’s 170 scheme employers, overseeing the admission and cessation of these organisations.

It monitors and reviews the investment strategy of the Fund and brings forward proposals for improvement as appropriate to ensure the assets and costs of the Wiltshire Pension Fund are accounted for and reported correctly and legally. Investment manager services are procured on behalf of the Fund via the Brunel Pension Partnership, of which the Fund participates together with 9 other LGPS Funds.

This is a full time role on a Permanent basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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