Mercer
DC Master Trust Technical Manager - London
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DC Master Trust Technical Manager - London
DC Master Trust Technical Manager – London
The DC Master Trust Technical Manager will join Mercer’s team in London, reporting to the DC Governance and Oversight Leader. Working alongside the team, this role ensures enhanced regulatory compliance and operational oversight of Mercer’s DC Master Trusts, a market-leading service built on a member-first approach with robust governance.
This position provides a significant opportunity to:
- Protect and advance the best interests of members while promoting a culture of safety and security through proactive governance.
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with relevant stakeholders to identify, monitor, and communicate changes in applicable pensions law, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
- Provide ongoing technical expertise on DC pensions regulations, assisting those in legal and compliance functions.
- Review documentation to ensure compliance with all regulatory obligations, pensions laws, and industry standards.
- Contribute to DC Master Trust projects, particularly those involving regulatory/legislative changes and product enhancements.
- Maintain oversight of third-party administrators’ compliance frameworks, offering guidance and challenge as needed.
- Assess regulatory risks across schemes, assisting in their identification and management.
- Escalate significant issues and regulatory risks to relevant stakeholders, including the Trustee and Scheme Strategist.
- Review operational incidents for compliance and risk mitigation.
- Act as a prominent voice at Trustee meetings and governance sessions, advising trustees and strategists on operational compliance matters.
- Develop a deep understanding of Mercer’s Master Trust business, translating complex information clearly for all levels.
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with operational and third-party administrative teams, promoting a best-practice approach.
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Essential Requirements
- Broad technical knowledge of Master Trusts, with a strong focus on DC pension schemes.
- In-depth expertise in DC pensions, including administrative processes and regulatory compliance.
- Deep familiarity with regulatory obligations, including TPR (The Pensions Regulator) requirements.
- Proven experience working with senior and external stakeholders, including regulators and trustees.
Desirable Traits
- Exceptional communication skills across all levels of the business and with external parties.
- Tenacity to reduce risks and drive continual improvement.
- Ability to interpret complex regulations, distilling insights for colleagues, trustees, and strategists.
Why Join Mercer?
- Career Growth: Take advantage of professional development opportunities, engaging work, and supportive leadership.
- Inclusive Culture: Join a diverse and vibrant workplace where collaboration and innovation drive meaningful impact—both internally and within client communities.
- Scale & Adaptability: Leverage Mercer’s global strengths to explore diverse career paths while enjoying tailored benefits designed to enhance well-being.
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Mercer is part of Marsh, a global leader in risk, reinsurance, capital and investment management, and management consulting, operating in 130+ countries.
For more information, visit mercer.com or explore our profiles on LinkedIn and X.
Marsh is committed to:
- Diversity & Inclusion: Embracing flexible and accessible work environments to attract and retain top talent.
- Equal Opportunities: Offering reasonable adjustments to ensure fair participation in hiring. (For disability-related accommodation needs, email reasonableaccommodations@marsh.com).
Our approach to hybrid work ensures flexibility, combining remote work opportunities with in-person collaboration and professional development, including a minimum of three on-site/client-facing days per week. Anchor days (set in-person team gatherings) are staple components of our hybrid model.
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