Global Pensions Specialist

This is an EMEA/Global Pensions Specialist based in Canary Wharf
An exciting opportunity for an experienced pensions professional to join a global organisation supporting the governance, administration, and strategic development of pension and retirement programmes across multiple international regions.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring pension arrangements operate effectively, remain compliant with regulatory requirements, and align with broader people and reward strategies.
Key Responsibilities

• Support the governance and administration of global pension and retirement benefit programmes across the UK, Europe, APAC, and other international regions.
• Ensure pension schemes operate in compliance with regulatory, legislative, tax, and internal governance requirements.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, Risk, and external providers to support pension operations and strategic initiatives.
• Prepare governance materials, committee papers, reporting, and risk documentation for pension trustee and governance meetings.
• Monitor legislative and market developments impacting pensions and retirement benefits and recommend appropriate actions.
• Support delivery of pension-related projects including harmonisation activities, benefit changes, process improvements, and transformation initiatives.
• Analyse pension data, operational performance, and scheme metrics to support informed decision-making.
• Manage relationships with third-party administrators, actuaries, consultants, and investment providers to ensure high service standards.
• Provide technical pensions guidance and support to internal stakeholders and employees where required.
• Contribute to risk and controls activities, ensuring alignment with internal governance frameworks and regulatory obligations.

 
Skills & Experience Required

• Strong experience within pensions, employee benefits, or retirement governance within financial services or a large corporate environment.
• Extensive understanding of UK pension legislation and governance frameworks, including Defined Benefit (DB) and Defined Contribution (DC) schemes.
• Knowledge of international pensions and benefits arrangements would be advantageous.
• Experience managing pension projects, regulatory change, and third-party supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical skills with experience handling pension data and reporting.
• Ability to interpret technical pension legislation and communicate complex information clearly to a variety of stakeholders.
• Experience operating within risk and control frameworks in a regulated environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced, matrix environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• APMI qualification or equivalent pensions qualification preferred.
• Experience within banking, financial services, or multinational organisations desirable.
• Knowledge of pension governance and regulatory requirements advantageous.

 
Leadership Expectations

• Demonstrate strong risk awareness and governance focus.
• Collaborate effectively across global teams and functions.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and influence decision-making.
• Promote diversity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing initiatives.