Interim SIPP Manager

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Bristol is looking for an experienced Interim SIPP Manager for an 18-24 month contract. The role involves managing SIPP accounts, overseeing transfers, and ensuring compliance with UK regulations. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in pension administration and a knack for client service. Hybrid working is available following an initial training period.

Benefits

High-impact role during transformation

Hybrid working after training

Qualifications

• Senior‑level experience in SIPP or SSAS pension administration.
• Proven expertise in managing pension transfers.
• Strong knowledge of relevant UK pension regulations.
• Exceptional attention to detail to manage varied workloads.
• Experience in training and mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end SIPP administration across various cases.
• Reconcile and facilitate transfer of client accounts to new schemes.
• Provide excellent client service on benefit calculations and bank reconciliations.
• Coordinate with stakeholders including clients and internal teams.
• Support and mentor junior colleagues while driving process improvements.

Skills

SIPP administration

Pension transfers

UK pension legislation knowledge

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Job description

Interim SIPP Manager (Contractor), Bristol, 18-24 months

A unique and rewarding opportunity has arisen for an experienced pensions professional to take on a senior interim role during a pivotal period of transition. This position involves managing and reconciling a portfolio of Self‑Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) accounts and overseeing their manual transfer to new providers.

If you have substantial experience in SIPP or SSAS administration and are ready to make a meaningful impact in a hands‑on role, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• End‑to‑end SIPP administration across multiple books of business, including complex cases
• Reconciliation and transfer management of client accounts to new schemes
• Client service excellence, covering benefit calculations, drawdowns, disinvestments and bank reconciliations
• Stakeholder coordination with internal teams, clients, IFAs, and receiving schemes
• Leadership and mentoring, supporting junior colleagues and identifying process improvements

About you

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Senior‑level experience in SIPP or SSAS pension administration
• Proven expertise in pension transfers
• Strong knowledge of UK pension legislation and regulatory frameworks
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage a varied workload
• Experience in training and supporting team members

What's on Offer

• High‑impact role during a critical business transformation
• Hybrid working after initial training period

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