The role of the Head of Pensions involves fostering the expansion of our client's business and advancing the development of their products. This entails close collaboration with senior managers to shape the strategy and structure of the Pensions team, with responsibilities including reporting key performance indicators to the board and senior management peers.
The company goes beyond being a regulated platform provider; it's a dynamic technology company. This dual role empowers financial advisers and other entities in the wealth management sector, offering enhanced flexibility, robust security, and a broader spectrum of features. Whether it's a specific platform for clients or cutting-edge technology for bespoke solutions, this organisation are a proven dedicated partner.
Some of the key responsibilities of the role will include:
Oversee and develop the Pensions operation and framework - Strategic planning, risk assessments, procedures, processes
Responsible for ensuring regulatory change impacting the Company or its delegates is interpreted, analysed, understood, monitored and tracked until implementation
Help ensure that the Company operates and maintains a compliant culture that balances the business needs and those of the regulator, ensuring that we are 'fit for purpose' and at all times adhering to current FCA & Pension regulations
Develop the Pension proposition and go to market strategy to help with Sales and implementations.
Working closely with Business development on service discovery and implementation where applicable.
Work closely with the Chief Operations Officer and Director of Product to ensure that new product launches are appropriately implemented and managed
Collaboration with our Technical Compliance and Pensions Technical teams to ensure we meet our regulatory commitments
Provide internal training as appropriate arising from developments in system or process and work with the Operational leaders
Adherence to the fundamental obligations of the FCA’s principles for business.
Acting to deliver good outcomes for our customers by following the Consumer Duty rules and guidance set by the FCA and our own internal core values and behaviours.
Taking reasonable steps to ensure that reporting lines, in relation to the firm’s activities for which you are responsible, are clear to staff and operated effectively.
Taking reasonable steps to satisfy yourself on reasonable grounds, that, for the activities for which you are responsible, Platform One has the appropriate policies and procedures for reviewing the competence, knowledge, skills and performance of each individual member of staff to assess their suitability to fulfil their duties.
Taking reasonable steps to follow the firm’s procedures, where this is itself appropriate.
Attendance at and challenge and contribution to Board meetings
Key skills and experiences we wish to see from an application for this Senior role:
Knowledge of the regulatory environment relating to Platforms.
An in depth understanding of the FCA regulatory framework
Knowledge & accountability for Consumer Duty,
Previous senior level experience within an FCA regulated firm.
Strong verbal reasoning skills.
A strategic thinker.
An interest in continuing self-development.
Proven experience of presenting information at a senior level.
High level of integrity and dependability.
Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to explain complex issues with clarity and simplicity.
Systems literate, with the ability to manage and improve processes to produce timely, accurate and incisive information.
Ability to manage workload, work independently and meet deadlines.