Senior Manager - Pensions Investment Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Horley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

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Senior Manager - Pensions Investment Specialist, Horley

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Client:

KPMG

Location:

Horley, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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11

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

KPMG’s Pensions Advisory business continues to build out its new pensions team and requires individuals with diverse skill-sets.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Manager to work closely with colleagues on pensions investments across private and public sectors, covering both defined benefit and defined contribution schemes. Key focus areas include:

• Strategic and dynamic asset allocation, risk hedging, and cashflow matching
• Portfolio construction and reporting
• Investment strategy, funding policy, and covenant considerations
• Investment strategies for various pension journey plans, including risk transfer and superfunds
• Asset liability modelling
• Default lifestyling and provider selection in DC
• Fiduciary manager and OCIO selection and monitoring

The Senior Manager will manage client relationships, coordinate with internal specialists, and oversee team performance, including coaching and development of junior staff. FCA investment advice authorization is required.

Responsibilities include:

• Market engagement and proposition development
• Supporting revenue growth
• Technical training and consulting skill development for juniors
• Leading client engagements and managing stakeholder relationships
• Ensuring quality and compliance in technical work
• Team oversight, review, and mentorship

Technical core competencies include:

• Deep knowledge of UK pensions, regulations, and actuarial techniques
• Proficiency with asset-liability modelling tools and technology
• FCA authorization support and professional skepticism
• Documentation and standards adherence

People & Culture:

• Embrace high challenge, high support culture aligned with values
• Lead with curiosity and foster a coaching environment
• Act with accountability, professionalism, inclusivity, and societal responsibility

Experience and Knowledge Requirements:

• Senior Manager level experience in pensions investments, ideally within Big 4 or consultancy
• Technical expertise in defined benefit schemes and actuarial methods
• Experience with asset-liability models, UK pensions landscape, risk management, and fiduciary management
• Leadership and team management skills
• Proficiency in MS Office tools

Behavioral Attributes and Skills:

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, organizational skills
• Resilient, problem-solving mindset, analytical with attention to detail
• Collaborative team player

Qualifications:

• Qualified senior actuary (FIA or equivalent) or CFA