Senior Manager - Pensions

My client has recently expanded its operations through the acquisition of another company's ORSO book of work and is currently looking for a seasoned professional to lead their pension operations.

The Senior Pension Operations Manager to oversee Scheme Operations, managing a portfolio of 66 pension schemes, including major clients. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in pension operations, a solid understanding of regulatory frameworks, and a talent for stakeholder management.

This position will initially begin as a 6-month contract and convert to a permanent engagement upon strong performance

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary contact for the Operations Team Lead and Senior Manager of Pension Member Operations.
• Manage all aspects of Scheme Operations, including member enrolment, contributions management, and fund allocation.
• Facilitate effective communication with employers, members, Trustees to ensure smooth operations.
• Oversee a team of approximately 30 staff members, both directly and indirectly, ensuring job allocation and performance management.
• Lead initiatives including working on projects, writing Business Requirement Documents (BRD), articulating requirements, and conducting User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Ensure compliance with Scheme Rules and regulatory aspects of pension operations.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in pension operations, ideally with a focus on ORSO schemes.
• Proven track record in strong stakeholder and people management.
• In-depth understanding of pension administration processes and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.

Argyll Scott Asia is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.