In-House Pensions Manager Governance & Compliance

EY Studio+ Nederland; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm seeks an In-House Pensions Manager in London (hybrid) to ensure governance and compliance for their pension schemes. The role requires expertise in both Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution schemes. Key responsibilities include managing pension operations, overseeing compliance, and leading relevant projects. The successful candidate will possess solid governance skills, workplace collaboration, and communication expertise. Join a dynamic team shaping pension strategies across the UK and Ireland.

Qualifications

• Established experience in pensions ideally from consultancy or in-house environment.
• Deep knowledge of Defined Benefit (DB) and Defined Contribution (DC) schemes.
• Strong understanding of UK pensions legislation and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective governance and regulatory compliance of pension schemes.
• Manage operations of staff DC pension arrangements.
• Lead on regulatory compliance for EY and the Trustee.

Skills

Technical pensions expertise

Governance and risk management

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Job description

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In-House Pensions Manager - Governance & Compliance (UK & Ireland)

Location: London (Hybrid)

Team: EY In-House Pensions

Level: Manager

Join a high-performing purpose-driven pensions team at EY.

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.

What you'll be doing

As a key member of our in-house pensions team you'll play a central role in ensuring the effective governance and regulatory compliance of EY's pension schemes. You'll work closely with the Head of Pensions, the Trustee Board and a range of internal and external stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include :

• 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.

What we're looking for

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

You'll bring :

• 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.

Why EY

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.

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