Head of DC Proposition | In-house | >£250K
London hybrid arrangement
Total package £250-300k
A client of mine are working exclusively with myself in hiring a Head of DC Proposition. This is an opportunity to join a major pensions organisation that manages a sophisticated Industry-Wide Master Trust (IWDC) and significant Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) arrangements. The firm serves over 75,000 members and manages more than £2 billion in assets, often invested alongside a £33bn DB pool.
The Role:
- Lead the end-to-end DC proposition strategy.
- Act as the "coal-face" expert, bringing fresh ideas to the DC change roadmap
- Own the DC investment proposition: default design, ESG integration, and member outcome modelling.
- Provide regulated investment advice to trustees and senior internal stakeholders.
- Advise on the upcoming Value for Money (VFM) Framework.
- Oversee DC administration relationships, ensuring effective SLAs and operational governance
- Manage regulatory reporting requirements, including the Chair’s Statement and Master Trust Business Plan.
The Individual:
- Likely at a Pensions Consultancy in a Senior DC role, currently at the "coal-face" of the DC market
- A real DC SME, extensive all-round DC knowledge and experience: proposition strategy, DC investment advice (regulated), DC governance and VFM framework, Mastertrust regulations
- FCA Authorised: Must hold or be eligible for FCA authorisation to give regulated investment advice.
- Strong understanding of upcoming changes in VFM, framework and other challenges/changes to be anticipated across the DC landscape
This is a rare opportunity to move in-house, and a strong time to make a move within DC Pensions. Get in touch or apply to this ad for more details, deadline 20/02/2026:
M: 07458161817
E: yasmin.andrews@bwd-search.com
Sponsorship not offered
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