Career Opportunities: Pension Scheme Risk Manager and Pension Scheme Secretary (5379)Requisition ID 5379 - Posted - Accounting/Finance - Permanent Necessary arrangements can be made at interview stage to accommodate the needs of candidates with disabilities. Role Profile Job Title: Pension Scheme Risk Manager and Scheme Secretary
Division: FTO
Career Zone: Professional / Specialist
Contract Type: Permanent
***Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 13th November 2024*** Summary of the Business The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) provides asset and liability management services to the Irish Government. It manages a complex portfolio of public assets and liabilities.
Working at the NTMA offers excellent benefits including: Flexible work options including remote working and variable work hoursExcellent learning and development opportunitiesA diverse range of initiatives: LGBT+, Gender Matters, Disability Awareness, Sports & Social, Volunteering and moreReimbursement of annual professional membership feesCareer average Defined Benefit Pension SchemeRole Summary: The role provides support to the Trustees of the NTMA's defined benefit pension scheme (fund value c.€300m). The successful candidate will:
Act as the Risk Management Key Function Holder for the SchemeProvide secretarial services to the Scheme, including overseeing the Scheme's governance systemPrincipal Accountabilities Maintain and monitor the Scheme's risk management systemSupport the Trustees in identifying, assessing, and responding to risksProvide expertise and support in relation to risk managementMaintain the Scheme's Risk RegisterSupport the Trustees in their Own Risk Assessments ("ORA")Manage the provision of risk analysis and semi-annual risk monitoring reportsAssist the Trustees with monitoring third-party riskScheme Secretary Responsible for the day-to-day management and governance of the SchemeLiaise with key personnel, both internal and externalOrganise Trustee and sub-committee meetingsEnsure effective governance of the SchemeResponsible for the design, operation, and implementation of internal controlsDraft the annual Scheme budgetEnsure third-party service providers fulfill their obligationsManage the completion of the Trustee Annual Report and AccountsSkills Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with othersSelf-motivated with strong sense of accountabilityStrong stakeholder management and organisational skillsExercise discretion in handling confidential informationAbility to manage concurrent responsibilitiesKnowledge Honours primary degree and/or relevant professional qualificationKnowledge of Defined Benefit (DB) Pension SchemesExperience in supporting Trustees and performing the risk management Key Function Holder rolePension Abatement If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and is entitled to or in receipt of a pension, that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012.
The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
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