Pensions Associate

Job Description

In this role, you will support the delivery of governance, audit and risk management activities by:

• Coordinating Trustee Board and committee meetings, including preparing agendas, meeting papers, minutes and action trackers.
• Supporting the Audit and Risk Management Committee to ensure governance responsibilities are delivered effectively and on time.
• Maintaining governance documentation, committee Terms of Reference and business plans.
• Preparing reports and updates for Trustee committees and senior stakeholders.
• Supporting Trustee onboarding and maintaining induction materials.
• Assisting with the preparation of the annual report and accounts.
• Maintaining the Plan’s risk register and supporting regular risk reviews and control testing.
• Contributing to Own Risk Assessment reviews and the ongoing development of the Plan’s Effective System of Governance.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders, external advisers and Trustee Directors to ensure governance activities run smoothly.
• Supporting adviser management, budget tracking, cyber assessments, data governance and other governance-related initiatives.

This role provides excellent exposure to senior stakeholders and offers the opportunity to broaden your knowledge of pension governance, risk management and regulatory compliance within a global organisation.

What we are looking for

• At least 3 years’ experience in pensions or governance.
• A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Strong organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and external advisers.
• A proactive mindset and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• A professional pensions qualification (or progress towards one), such as APMI or an equivalent qualification, would be advantageous but is not essential.