Senior Associate – Pensions Governance & Trustee Services

Synchronicity are currently working with a highly respected professional trustee firm that is looking to appoint a Senior Associate to join their growing governance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a pensions professional who enjoys working across multiple schemes and projects, helping trustees maintain strong governance and navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

The Role In this role, you will play a key role in supporting the governance of occupational pension schemes. These may include schemes that are ongoing, winding up, or currently in a Pension Protection Fund assessment period. You may also act as Scheme Secretary, supporting Trustee Managers and Directors to ensure effective decision-making, strong governance processes and timely project delivery.

Key Responsibilities Supporting trustees with the ongoing governance of pension schemes Acting as Scheme Secretary where required, including preparing agendas, organising meetings and minute writing Managing annual regulatory reporting and governance processes Carrying out adviser reviews and benchmarking exercises Managing documentation controls and scheme communications Supporting projects including scheme wind-ups, regulatory reviews and governance improvements What We’re Looking For Experience working with Defined Benefit and/or Defined Contribution occupational pension schemes Knowledge of pensions governance and regulatory requirements Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Excellent communication skills and experience working with senior stakeholders Advanced skills using the Microsoft Office Suite If you feel this could be a role of interest, please apply with a copy of your CV and I'll be in touch to discuss further!