Pensions Investment & Funding Strategy Leader

Lloyds Banking Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial services company in Edinburgh is seeking a leader for their Pensions Investment and Funding Team. This role involves developing and implementing strategies for a portfolio of around £35bn. Responsibilities include managing stakeholder relationships, ensuring compliance, and driving investment outcomes for pension schemes. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a senior investment role, with proven skills in stakeholder management and strategy development. A generous benefits package is offered, including a pension contribution and performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution of up to 15%

Annual performance-related bonus

Share schemes with free shares

Discounted shopping benefits

30 days' holiday

Wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Proven leader with experience in a large organization, ideally in a senior investment role.
• Exceptional relationship management skills to balance stakeholder objectives.
• Knowledge of complex pension funding and investment concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Pensions Investment and Funding Team to develop strategies.
• Maintain relationships with the Trustee and fund managers.
• Ensure compliance and proper management of assets around £35bn.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Investment strategy knowledge

Pension funding understanding

Education

CFA or FIA qualification

Job description

A major financial services company in Edinburgh is seeking a leader for their Pensions Investment and Funding Team. This role involves developing and implementing strategies for a portfolio of around £35bn. Responsibilities include managing stakeholder relationships, ensuring compliance, and driving investment outcomes for pension schemes. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a senior investment role, with proven skills in stakeholder management and strategy development. A generous benefits package is offered, including a pension contribution and performance-related bonuses.