Associate – Pensions Governance

About the role

This position supports the governance of occupational pension schemes for a respected professional trustee firm. You will work across a variety of schemes, including ongoing, winding‑up, and those under Pension Protection Fund assessment, helping trustees meet regulatory demands.

Key responsibilities

• Support trustees with day‑to‑day governance of defined benefit and defined contribution schemes.
• Act as Scheme Secretary where required, preparing agendas, organising meetings and drafting minutes.
• Manage annual regulatory reporting and governance processes.
• Conduct adviser reviews and benchmarking exercises.
• Maintain documentation controls and scheme communications.
• Assist on projects such as scheme wind‑ups, regulatory reviews and governance improvements.

Required profile

• Experience working with defined benefit and/or defined contribution occupational pension schemes.
• Good knowledge of pensions governance and regulatory requirements.
• Strong organisational ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and experience dealing with senior stakeholders.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.