Junior Pensions Governance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Possible.

We’re looking to recruit a Junior Pensions Governance Manager, to join our large in-house pensions team.

The in-house pensions team, for the Cadbury Mondelez Pension Fund (the Fund), looks after in excess of 20,000 members and the Fund has assets in excess of £3 billion.

The Junior Pensions Governance Manager will also help support the Company’s DC Pension Scheme, part of the L&G Mastertrust, with over 6,000 members.

How you will contribute

You will act as support to the Pensions Manager and the Trustee Board and its Sub Committees, to ensure the Fund operates effectively and meets all governance and regulatory requirements.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• You must have worked in the pensions industry for a minimum of 3 years, and have proven experience in pensions administration and governance

• A pensions qualification, or working towards one, would be advantageous though not essential

• Excellent knowledge of DB and DC pension arrangements and pensions legislation/regulatory framework

• Knowledge of pension scheme rules

• Previous exposure to Trustee meetings, whilst not a requirement, would be an advantage

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (clear, concise and timely communication)

• Excellent people skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships at all levels

• Proficient MS Office and Outlook skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook calendar)

• Proficiency in shorthand or experience of taking notes/minutes during meetings, whilst not a requirement, would be an advantage

• Display discretion and confidentiality when managing sensitive information

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Pensions Manager and pensions team

• Provide support to the Trustee Board and its Sub Committees

• Support on all aspects of operational governance including monitoring of the Fund's risk register, annual business plan, conflicts policy and group life insurance policy

• Provide support to the Trustee, as required, in relation to adhoc projects (such as GMP Equalisation)

• Co-ordinate production of and publish Trustee meeting packs

• Organise and co-ordinate calendars for all Trustee and Sub Committee meetings

• Attend many of these meetings and take the minutes for some

• Follow up action points from Trustee and Trustee Sub Committee meetings

• Communicating technical pensions issues both internally (pensions team) and externally (Trustee)

More about this role

What you need to know about this position You will act as support to the Pensions Manager and the Trustee of the Cadbury Mondelez Pension Fund, including the Pension Fund’s external Advisers.

What you need to know about future career progression opportunities: If you come in and make a positive impact, you will be given the opportunity to progress towards a full Pensions Governance Manager role.

What extra ingredients you will bring: Very well organised. Proactive and positive attitude; adaptability to different ways of working.

A little bit about Mondelez: This role offers hybrid working; 2-3 days per week in the office at Bournville and the rest from home. Subsidised canteen and coffee shop onsite. Free parking. A generous DC pension scheme (there is a lot more we can tell you about the benefits of working for Mondelez during the interview).

The responsibilities of this position are performed within the framework of a regional business model that is defined and managed by Mondelēz Europe GmbH, Switzerland .

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

At Mondelez Europe, we are proud, not only of the iconic brands we make, but also of the people who make them. Our delicious products are created in 52 plants across Europe by more than 28,000 passionate people. We are the top maker of chocolate and biscuits and a leading maker of gum and candy. We make sure our powerful global brands and local jewels like Cadbury, Milka and Alpen Gold chocolates, Oreo, belVita, LU and Tuc biscuits get safely into our customers hands—and mouths. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Join us on our journey to continue leading the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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