Pension Specialist, Global Retirement - Paisley, United Kingdom - Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Paisley, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a pension specialist to join our Global Total Rewards team in a newly created position.

There will be a strong focus on the UK with 7 Defined Benefit schemes and a DC Master Trust as well as the opportunity to be involved in the ongoing strategy and governance of other non-US pension arrangements globally.

You will also support M&A activity including diligence and planning for the integration of retirement benefits.
Key Responsibilities

Work with the Senior Director Global Retirement to ensure the highest standards of governance and deliver the strategy across our global retirement plans, outside of the US
Support the relationship with various external advisors to deliver the UK pension strategy across our 7 DB schemes
Support the governance of our UK DC Master Trust
Provide support for US and UK GAAP reporting and pension audits
Coordinate input for our Global Governance and Pension Committee reporting outside of the US
Provide expertise to internal partners including finance, HR and colleague services on retirement related issues
Provide analytical support for M&A integration planning, new plan design, legislative changes and other retirement related changes that need to be assessed
Be responsible for vendor management including budgeting and timely payment of invoices

Qualifications:

Good understanding of the UK pension landscape and expertise in running both DB and DC arrangements
Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with an actuarial or financial background preferred
Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and build good relationships with advisors, global colleagues and other partners
Strong project management skills and the ability to work on exciting projects running concurrently
Global experience is beneficial but not essential, provided there is a willingness and ability to learn new jurisdictions
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