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About the Role

This role focuses on developing, implementing, and governing employee retirement plans and benefits programs, providing counsel, and resolving related issues. The position supports the management and delivery of the Bank’s global pension strategy, with a lead role in the governance and design of European and Middle East pension plans. It also involves supporting global pension project activity, scheme design reviews, liability management exercises, and providing technical support for UK projects and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and deliver retirement plans and benefits programs aligned with organizational strategy.
Resolve escalated retirement and benefits issues.
Ensure compliance with internal governance standards and external regulations.
Educate employees and managers on retirement and benefit options.
Conduct market research for retirement and benefits strategy, administration, and compliance.
Manage external vendors and stakeholders for retirement and benefits services.
Provide advice and counsel to employees and leaders on benefits.
Oversee and govern all cost elements related to retirement and benefits plans.
Forecast, manage, and monitor costs in line with budgets.
Advise and influence decision-making.
Contribute to policy development.
Take responsibility for operational effectiveness.
Collaborate closely with other functions and business divisions.
Lead a team, set objectives, coach employees, and appraise performance.
Lead collaborative assignments and guide team members.
Identify the need for specialized expertise to complete assignments.
Identify new directions for assignments and projects.
Consult on complex issues and provide advice to leaders.
Identify ways to mitigate risk.
Develop new policies and procedures for control and governance.
Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls.
Perform work that requires understanding of inter-departmental coordination.
Collaborate with other work areas to stay updated on business activity and strategy.
Engage in complex data analysis to solve problems creatively.
Communicate complex information effectively.
Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

Requirements

A good understanding of pensions design and governance models in the UK.
Experience of project ownership and delivery to completion in a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivated and proactive.
Ability to drive collaborative working across teams.

Skills

Pensions design
Governance models
Project management
Excel
Data analytical skills
Risk and controls
Change and transformation
Business acumen
Strategic thinking
Digital and technology
Job-specific technical skills

Location

London
Glasgow

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Assistant Vice President

Education Level

Relevant professional qualifications (complete or studying for, e.g., APMI or equivalent)

Benefits

Retirement plans
Health insurance

About the Company

Barclays Values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, Stewardship.
Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, Drive.