Pensions Tech Specialist: SIPP & Regulation

interactive investor; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Pension Plan

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

25 Days Annual Leave

Staff Discounts

Wellbeing Fund

Retail Discounts

Voluntary Flexible Benefits

Job summary

interactive investor is seeking a Technical Specialist - Pensions to lead pensions expertise across the SIPP offering, ensuring regulatory alignment and effective governance. You will coach Trainee Specialists and communicate key regulatory messages across the business to maintain a competitive, compliant pension proposition.

Reporting to the Technical Team Manager - Pensions, you’ll interpret pension rules, assess impact of changes, and collaborate with the Pensions Product team to keep the ii

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the pensions industry, particularly SIPP, from a technical background.
• Good communication skills to explain complex pension topics at all levels.
• Knowledge of HMRC processes, reporting and income tax.
• Experience in coaching or mentoring colleagues would be beneficial.
• Familiarity with the regulatory landscape in financial services.
• Experience with pension transfers would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Company-wide subject matter expert on pensions (including drawdown and transfers).
• Oversight of operational processes from a technical perspective.
• Responsible for analysis and impact assessment relating to pension changes in legislation and regulations.
• Key escalation point for technical pension queries.
• Point of contact liaising with HMRC when required.
• Working with the Pensions Product team to shape the ii offering and ensure a competitive edge.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships through excellent communication.
• Translate industry best practices into improvements within the operational teams.
• Supporting the Pensions and Transfers Operation Managers in changes to procedures and practices for governance.
• Coaching and support of Trainee Technical Specialists – Pensions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of pension legislation and regulations across the team.

Skills

Pensions expert

SIPP specialist

Regulatory knowledge

HMRC knowledge

Drawdown & transfers

Regulatory changes

Coaching & mentoring

Communication

Process improvement

Governance

Job description

interactive investor is seeking a Technical Specialist - Pensions to lead pensions expertise across the SIPP offering, ensuring regulatory alignment and effective governance. You will coach Trainee Specialists and communicate key regulatory messages across the business to maintain a competitive, compliant pension proposition.

Reporting to the Technical Team Manager - Pensions, you’ll interpret pension rules, assess impact of changes, and collaborate with the Pensions Product team to keep the ii