Pension Professional

Job description

IBM has established a centralised Pension centre in Dublin to support local country pension trusts across Europe with asset management operations and control activities.

The country Pension Analyst role will involve providing support to Pension plans in the execution of investment policy, liquidity requirements and controls framework of their assets.
The Pension fund analyst will also coordinate and monitor the Pension Plan service providers including
·  Administrators and Actuaries.
·  Investment Managers
·  Various advisors such as Auditors & Lawyers
Responsibilities
·  Understanding of country retirement fund legal structure and local environment
·  Keep abreast of local regulations and legislation changes that might impact the plan.
·  Manage the day to day operations of the plan assets – cash management and control, disbursements, monitoring of service providers and reporting to key parties including sponsors and trustees.
·  Maintain a framework of appropriate controls over operational running of the Plan, and in particular in relation to delegated activities.
·  Facilitate the governance framework of the plan supporting trustee meetings, delegated committee meetings regulatory reporting.
·  Appropriate interaction between Company sponsor and Trustees
·  Exercise strong control environment in areas of contract management, bank accounts, reconciliations and expense management.
Skills
Environment
Knowledge of Banking operations and investment fund structures
Knowledge of Pension Trust operations and reporting requirements

Managing Relationships.
·  Maintain and monitor relationships with pension fund administrators, custodians, Legal, Audit, Tax, Consultants and Actuaries.
·  Main contact point for pension fund Investment Managers.
·  Facilitate key parties including sponsors and trustees.
Problem Solving
·  Manage projects (e.g. agree, maintain and review project plans and timelines)
Auto req ID

150851BR
Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Pension Professional
State / Province

DUBLIN
Primary job category

Finance
Company

(0483) IBM Ireland Product Distribution Limited
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

Up to 10% or 1 day a week
IBM Business Group

CHQ/OTH
Preferred Education

Master's Degree
City / Township / Village

DUBLIN
EO Statement

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

At least 3-5 years experience.
Country/Region

Ireland
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  Ability to work under pressure and with outside organizations;
·  Excellent written and verbal communication skills required: second language an advantage
·  Pro-active, well organized and flexible self-starter;
·  Excellent Microsoft Excel and Word skills (Power Point and Access skills a plus);
·  Experience in a financial role
·  Degree level or equivalent professional qualification.
Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility to work in Ireland.
Position Type

Professional
New Collar Role

No