Senior Pension Client Partnerships Lead

BW Career Site 1; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual bonus

Life assurance 4x salary

Income protection 75% for up to 5 yrs

Private medical insurance

Pension 5% employee + 10% employer

Job summary

Howden is seeking a Senior Client Relationship Manager to lead and deepen relationships within our Pension Administration practice. Based in our UK offices with hybrid working, you will drive client value, provide pensions consultancy, and support business growth with fee negotiations and delivery oversight.

You will manage large client budgets, present reports, and participate in strategic planning. A PMI/FPMI/APMI-like qualification is preferred, with strong communication and leadership skills

Qualifications

• Significant client-facing experience within a pensions administrator or similar environment.
• Proven experience with defined benefit pensions.
• Pensions PMI or related professional qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen relationships with a portfolio of clients, acting as trusted adviser.
• Provide pensions consultancy and technical guidance on administration issues; negotiate fees and resolve issues.
• Manage client budgets and fee proposals; deliver work within agreed costs.
• Contribute to strategic plans for the function and lead client relationships and business development.
• Lead client meetings, service reviews, and present reports, proposals and presentations.

Skills

Client relationships

Pensions consultancy

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

PMI / FPMI / APMI qualification

Job description

Howden is seeking a Senior Client Relationship Manager to lead and deepen relationships within our Pension Administration practice. Based in our UK offices with hybrid working, you will drive client value, provide pensions consultancy, and support business growth with fee negotiations and delivery oversight.

You will manage large client budgets, present reports, and participate in strategic planning. A PMI/FPMI/APMI-like qualification is preferred, with strong communication and leadership skills