Pensions Specialist

Our client, a financial services firm, is seeking an experienced Pensions Specialist to act as the subject matter expert for pension products and propositions. You will ensure products operate in line with legislation, regulatory requirements and scheme rules, providing technical oversight, governance and guidance across the business.

This role is responsible for embedding regulatory and technical standards into operational processes, reporting, product development and governance activity. You will also act as the escalation point for complex pension matters and support regulatory change delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight of pension products and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Own pension-related reporting and oversee payroll and tax guidance.
• Monitor and interpret legislative and regulatory developments.
• Translate regulatory change into business impact and implementation plans.
• Act as SME for complex pension queries and provide stakeholder guidance.
• Oversee third-party pension arrangements and due diligence frameworks.
• Support pension product change and provide technical sign-off on documentation.
• Contribute to governance forums and escalate emerging risks appropriately.

About You

• Strong pensions technical knowledge with R04 (or equivalent) minimum.
• Proven ability to interpret complex regulation within an FCA-regulated environment.
• Strong analytical, governance and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident working autonomously and influencing across departments.
• Excellent communication skills and strong Excel capability.
• Committed to ongoing CPD and maintaining industry knowledge.

This is a key role offering ownership, influence and the opportunity to shape pension governance and regulatory excellence within a dynamic organisation.