In-House Pensions Manager - Governance & Compliance

Ernst & Young; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Camden Town is seeking a delivery-focused pensions professional with expertise in Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution schemes. You will manage governance, compliance, and operational strategy for pension arrangements in the UK and Republic of Ireland. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of pensions legislation and strong stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Established experience in pensions, ideally from a consultancy or in-house environment.
• Deep knowledge of DB and DC schemes, including trust-based arrangements.
• Strong understanding of UK pensions legislation and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Secretary to the Trustee in governance and operations.
• Managing day-to-day operations of pensions arrangements.
• Leading on regulatory and legislative compliance.

Skills

Governance management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Technical pensions expertise

Job description

We're looking for a delivery-focused pensions professional with strong Defined Benefit (DB) and Defined Contribution (DC) experience to help shape and manage the governance, compliance, and operational strategy of EY's pension arrangements across the UK and Republic of Ireland.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the Secretary to the Trustee in the governance and operations of the legacy DB scheme.
• Managing day-to-day operations of EY's UK and ROI staff DC pension arrangements.
• Overseeing EY's Life Assurance benefits, including annual renewals, market reviews, and claims processes.
• Acting as Risk Officer to the Trustee, maintaining the risk management framework, Risk Register, and business continuity protocols.
• Leading on regulatory and legislative compliance for both EY as sponsor and the Trustee, working closely with EY's Quality & Risk Management team and external advisers.
• Supporting budget planning and monitoring across the pensions function.
• Leading and delivering pensions-related projects and initiatives.

We're seeking someone who combines technical pensions expertise with strong governance, risk, and stakeholder management skills.

Required qualifications

• Established experience in pensions, ideally from a consultancy or in-house environment.
• Deep knowledge of DB and DC schemes, including trust-based arrangements.
• Strong understanding of UK pensions legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven experience managing pensions governance, operations and change projects.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage confidently at all levels.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across teams and functions.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, delivery-focused approach.

At EY, we're building a better working world. Our pensions team plays a critical role in supporting our people with their retirement planning. You'll join a collaborative, values-driven environment where your expertise will be recognised, and your impact will be felt.