Pensions Technical Lead

www.sammons.co.uk; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking a Senior Technical Expert to join their in-house Pensions team during an exciting transformation period. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution schemes and will be responsible for resolving complex member cases and providing guidance on various pension matters. This role offers competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Qualifications

• In‑depth knowledge of pensions legislation and governance processes.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and contribute to strategic projects.
• A proactive approach to learning and staying current with industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Resolve complex member cases and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead on technical interpretations and scheme administration queries.
• Mentor junior team members while maintaining exceptional customer service.

Skills

Extensive experience in DB, DC Master Trust, and LGPS schemes

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to mentor and support junior team members

High attention to detail

Job description

London | £50000 - £60000 per annum, Benefits: Car Allowance | Posted 2 days ago

Reference: V-117187

Job Description

Fantastic time to join this in‑house Pensions team as they go through an exciting transformation period, focused on long‑term process development and efficiencies. As the Senior Technical Expert you will provide specialist knowledge and guidance on complex pension matters across a diverse portfolio of arrangements. This role demands deep technical expertise in Defined Benefit (DB), Defined Contribution (DC) Master Trust, and Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

Responsibilities

• Resolve complex member cases and ensure regulatory compliance through your own expertise and collaboration with external advisers.
• Lead on technical interpretations and scheme administration queries across multiple pension and life assurance arrangements.
• Mentor junior team members while maintaining exceptional customer service standards.
• Support strategic pension initiatives and projects, adapting to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Handle a share of day‑to‑day administration tasks for joiners, leavers, retirements, and deaths, focusing on complex cases and checking work completed by others.
• Act as cover for key roles such as Trustee & Supplier Oversight Lead and occasionally the Pensions Operations & Supplier Relationship Manager.
• Collaborate on policy and strategy with the Pensions Governance, Projects & Strategy Manager and their team.
• Proactively engage in personal development to stay ahead of governance processes, legislation, and emerging industry trends.

About You

• Extensive experience in DB, DC Master Trust, and LGPS schemes.
• In‑depth knowledge of pensions legislation, governance processes, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills for resolving complex member cases.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with external advisers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to mentor and support junior team members.
• A proactive approach to learning and staying current with industry trends.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and contribute to strategic projects.
• High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining exceptional customer service standards.

Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications. Any salary advertised is for search purposes only. If you have not heard from us within 7 days you will not have been successful on this occasion, however, we would welcome your application for alternative vacancies.