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