Job Description




Are you interested in to starting or developing your career in pensions within a highly regarded, in-house pensions team? This is an opportunity to build your knowledge and gain hands-on experience supporting; large, complex UK pension schemes, Trustee governance and a broad range of pension related activities. You will work alongside experienced colleagues and external advisers in a challenging but collaborative environment where you can develop your technical and professional skills.




As a Pensions Governance Support in the UK Pensions and Benefits Team, you will support the governance, management, and day-to-day operations of the firm's UK trust-based defined benefit and defined contribution pension schemes. You will work closely with Trustees, internal stakeholders, and external advisers, building your knowledge of pensions governance and developing practical experience across a broad range of activities and projects.




Job responsibilities

• Support Trustee Boards and sub-committees by coordinating meetings, preparing papers, attending meetings, drafting minutes, and tracking actions


• Coordinate projects, including; annual scheme audits, member communications, newsletters, and benefit statements


• Support engagement with external administrators, including service delivery, discretionary death benefit processes, and complaints


• Support oversight of external advisers, including administrators, auditors, actuaries, lawyers, and investment consultants


• Provide ongoing support to the Pensions Manager and wider team across UK pension schemes and related projects


• Maintain documentation on Trustee and governance portals


• Keep governance materials up to date, including risk registers, business plans, and policies

Required capabilities, and skills

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail


• Analytical mindset with a practical, problem-solving approach


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders


• Ability to take ownership of tasks and work effectively as part of a team


• Interest in developing a career and building knowledge in pensions, benefits and governance


• Interest and willingness to learn within a technical and regulated environment


• Strong focus on accuracy, risk and controls management

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Degree or equivalent qualification


• Some knowledge or exposure to trust based pensions, employee benefits, financial services, governance, HR, or another regulated environment would be beneficial


• Experience supporting meetings, projects, or activities involving multiple stakeholders

About Us




J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.




We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.




About the Team




Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.




Human Resources plays a critical role in driving the employee experience, shaping the firm's culture and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are a strategic partner to the business - working with leaders across the firm to hire, develop and retain the best people and help meet business goals. Together, we foster a work environment in which our people are supported, feel like they belong and are able to make an impact through their work. We develop and deliver a suite of products and services that help make JPMorgan Chase an employer of choice and drive our business forward.