Mercer
Financial Services
AssistantPensionsManager(MasterTrust)
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“Assistant Pensions Manager (Master Trust) at Mercer. Skills: Pensions Act 2017, DC Code, Master Trust. Manage internal controls framework. Ensure authorisation is maintained”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Detailed DC pensions knowledge, Deep understanding of Pensions Act 2017, Deep understanding of DC Code, Able to balance competing priorities, Embracing and driving change, Understanding of Mercer policies
Nice to Have
Knowledge of Master Trust authorisation, Knowledge of supervisory regime, Passion for governance, Passion for best practice
What You'll Do.
Manage internal controls framework
Ensure authorisation is maintained
Liaise with Pensions Regulator
Ensure compliance with Pensions Act 2017
Prepare papers for Trustee meetings
Attend Trustee meetings
Prepare papers for Strategist meetings
Attend Strategist meetings
Ensure Trustees abreast of legislation
Provide operational oversight
Monitor contributions
Manage error escalations
Manage error resolution
Liaise with new clients
Liaise with legal advisers
Liaise with Strategist/Founder
Liaise with professional advisers
Assist Secretary of Trustees
Oversee annual audit completion
Oversee Trustee Report completion
Oversee Accounts completion
Formulate Master Trust Assurance Framework
Complete Master Trust Assurance Framework
Assist with Annual Chair's Statement
Assist with Value for Members Assessment
Complete Accounting for Tax
Submit Scheme Returns
Submit Event Reporting
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working closely with Stakeholders; Collaborative working
Process & Methodology
Agile approach
Full Job Description
## Company: Mercer ## ## Description: **Assistant Pensions Manager (Master Trust) – London** Mercer is seeking an Assistant Pensions Manager to join our market leading Master Trust team in London. The successful candidate will be accountable for managing the internal controls framework to ensure authorisation is maintained. This role plays a key part in the relationship with the Regulator through the supervisory regime and ensuring the Master Trust remains compliant with overriding legislation at all times. The Assistant Pensions Manager is a leadership role which drives the product forward through transformation and operational excellence. **We will count on you for:** * Working closely with various Stakeholders, including the Pensions Manager, Trustees, their professional advisers, Participating employers, the Pensions Regulator and the Strategist Group. * Liaising with the Pensions Regulator in relation to Supervision on behalf of the Trustees and Strategist/Founder * Ensuring ongoing compliance with the Pensions Act 2017, under the supervision regime for authorised master trusts, including regular reporting and significant event reporting for the Pensions Regulator * Preparation of papers and attendance at Trustee and Strategist Meetings * Ensuring the Trustees are abreast of relevant legislation updates * Operational oversight including SLA management, contributions, complaints monitoring and error escalations/resolution * Liaison with new clients, legal advisers, the Trustees and Strategist/Founder in respect of on-boarding and Deeds/Legal documents. * Liaison with the Trustees/Founders professional advisers on various matters where advice/professional services are required * Assisting the Secretary of Trustees in all matters regarding the Master Trust where appropriate * Oversight of the completion of the annual audit and Trustee Report and Accounts * Oversight, formulation and completion of the annual Master Trust Assurance Framework (MAF) under ICAEW TECH 0
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