Pensions Actuarial & Risk Manager

Pensions Actuarial & Risk Manager

£58279.00 - £61565.00

Full Time (Hybrid)

Do you have experience of interpreting complex technical information and have strong relationship management skills and are looking to develop in the pension industry? Are you looking to work for one of the largest pension funds in the UK? We may have the role for you!

About WMPF

WMPF is one of the UK’s largest pension funds providing local authority pension benefits for employees across the West Midlands. We manage and administer the pension interests of over 330,000 scheme members, 800+ employers and currently have over £21 billion in assets under management.

We are recruiting for Pensions Actuarial & Risk Manager to join our continually growing Pension Services area. Our brand-new offices are based at the i9 building in Wolverhampton and is an excellent location for transport links by car, bus, train and tram.

What the day will look like

Responsibilities include:

• To take a lead in employer engagement on funding and risk matters using advance logic and complex judgements to support the delivery of employer casework.
• To lead a focused funding and risk management team, within a wider Employer Services team. In conjunction with the Employer Relationship Manager and with oversight from the Assistant Director, Pensions, setting function deadlines, workload and managing employer-led casework, including employer onboarding, restructuring and exit, ensuring employer notification and records (including legal documents governing admissions and security) are up to date and maintained in line with Fund policy and procedures.
• Responsible for day-to-day management of the funding and risk management team, including function delivery and performance management.
• Actively lead and model the values & behaviours both within the service area and wider Fund. Incorporate the organisations values & behaviours into service area objectives.
• To work with actuarial, investment and covenant advisers and across Fund service areas to ensure the delivery of integrated risk management, including through consideration of funding-level and time-horizon, by employer type, cashflow profile and risk categorisation.

About you

The ideal candidate will be a highly analytical and strategic thinker with substantial experience in pension funding, risk management, and policy development. They will have strong leadership skills, the ability to engage and negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders, and expertise in interpreting complex financial data to inform decision-making within a multi-employer pension scheme.

Why choose the West Midlands Pension Fund?

You will also receive a generous holiday entitlement (starting with 26 days a year plus bank holidays). We usually work two days a week in the office and three from home.

We have a modern office environment that offers a relaxed working atmosphere with study and breakout areas, meeting rooms and kitchens with free tea and coffee making facilities. There are also cloakrooms, bike stores, showers and lockers available.

Other benefits whilst working for the fund include the employee awards scheme and on-the-job development where you will be provided with comprehensive study support for professional exams, formal education & structured training and the potential to advance within a growing organisation.

Working at the fund is a great way to start or develop your career and will give you the opportunity to explore, question and collaborate. You will build your skills and knowledge but also a network where everyone is here to help support you learn and develop in a place where you can thrive both professionally and personally making a shared impact.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance. You also have 24-hour access to an employee assistance programme.

As a new employee of our Pension Services team, you will receive a robust interactive 8-week induction plan providing you the opportunity to engage with key stakeholders across the fund. You will also be enrolled onto a range of professional training courses including an introduction to the LGPS and team building to encourage collaborative working, allowing you to thrive in your new role.

For more information, please email WMPFRecruitment@wolverhampton.gov.uk or to apply for this post please visit the following website:- www.wmjobs.co.uk

Diversity

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.