In-House Pensions Manager - Governance & Compliance (UK & Ireland)
Manager
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the Secretary to the Trustee in the governance and operations of the legacy DB scheme.
- Managing day-to-day operations of EY’s UK and ROI staff DC pension arrangements.
- Overseeing EY’s Life Assurance benefits, including annual renewals, market reviews, and claims processes.
- Acting as Risk Officer to the Trustee, maintaining the risk management framework, Risk Register, and business continuity protocols.
- Leading on regulatory and legislative compliance for both EY as sponsor and the Trustee, working closely with EY’s Quality & Risk Management team and external advisers.
- Supporting budget planning and monitoring across the pensions function.
- Leading and delivering pensions-related projects and initiatives.
What we’re looking for
We’re seeking someone who combines technical pensions expertise with strong governance, risk, and stakeholder management skills.
You’ll bring:
- Established experience in pensions, ideally from a consultancy or in-house environment.
- Deep knowledge of DB and DC schemes, including trust-based arrangements.
- Strong understanding of UK pensions legislation and regulatory frameworks.
- Proven experience managing pensions governance, operations and change projects.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage confidently at all levels.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across teams and functions.
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive, delivery-focused approach.