Compliance Pensions Specialist

I have a great opportunity for a pension specialist within compliance to work within a fantastic wealth manager based in Sussex.

Key activities and responsibilities for the role:

• Keep up to date with in regulatory and industry developments, sharing information of relevant upcoming changes
• Provide evaluation reports to the compliance manager.
• Assist with documenting new procedures and policies
• Liaise with supervisors and senior management in respect of regulatory and network issues for pensions and occupational pensions
• Manage the pre-approval of Occupational Pension Transfer Business (PTS)
• Manage and conduct comprehensive post-sale file monitoring across the network on Occupational Pension business and pensions, in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Undertake quality of advice reviews across all occupational business and all AR firms
• Provide technical support for the compliance department as required on Occupational Pensions.
• Manage and conduct specialist pension audits with those advisers holding occupational pensions permissions

Qualifications and Skills:

• Detailed knowledge of FCA rules and their interpretation/application
• Strong Occupational Pensions product knowledge and familiarity with FCA Pension Transfer standards
• Ability to train and motivate others
• Highly developed analytical, observational and communication skills

Desirable Qualifications:

• Minimum Level 4 Diploma in regulated financial planning (or equivalent)
• Recognised Occupational Pension Specialist Qualification - G60, AF3, AF7 or equivalent