Pensions Manager - Guernsey

 Job Description:

Job Accountabilities

Management of operations of the company including supervision and oversight of the team and outsourced services in relation to the establishment and transfer of personal, occupational and multi-member pension schemes:

  • New business procedures for client take-on including system set up
  • Calculation and payment of member benefits, tax and preparation of annual member statements
  • Book-keeping, invoicing and payment of members fees and third-party expenses
  • Ensure team are billing in accordance with fee schedule and work with Finance Team to ensure invoiced
  • Review and approval of annual accounts for individual and scheme financials
  • Appointment of third parties e.g. asset managers, auditors, custodians
  • Maintenance of system and records including the preparation of minutes
  • Preparation of reports and information required by the company, trustees, auditors and external
  • Collation of information for statutory returns in relation to the Company and the Companys schemes
  • General assistance with other administrative duties as and when requested
  • Keeping up to date with regulatory and legislative requirements and ensuring our policies and procedures align with these changes
  • Ensuring all administrative tasks are properly executed with due regard to risk and all reporting requirements are met

Minimum Education and Experience

  • Educated to A Level standard, or equivalent
  • A minimum of 6 years relevant experience
  • Attainment of a relevant professional qualification

Required Skills

  • Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships in accordance with Group standards
  • Demonstrated ability of managing a team
  • Strong and effective negotiation skills
  • Excellent critical analysis and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work to deadlines independently
  • Effective business writing skills
  • Excellent knowledge of Pension Schemes