Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills to Citi’s Retirement & Allowances team in HR Benefits.

By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Team/Role Overview

• To provide support to the Citi UK/Europe Retirement Manager, Europe Retirement team and work with any applicable Trustee Boards, Committees and sub-Committees.

• Key role in the management of the Citi Europe Retirement Plans managed through Europe

• This role will involve working closely with the HR Community, European counterparts in other Citigroup businesses outsourced vendors/administrators as well as applicable Trustee Boards and Committees

What you’ll do

This will will support the UK/Europe Retirement Manager and broader UK Retirement Team in carrying out the following duties:

• To support the Europe Retirement team to ensure the correct running of the company pension arrangements.

• To act as a pensions specialist and work with other specialist areas (eg HR, Payroll) as appropriate to provide seamless support to employees and members.

• To contribute to pensions projects as well as support the delivery of business-as-usual activities.

• Support the Europe Retirement team in their role as liaison to or member of applicable Trustee Boards and Committees as required.

• Own the preparation of agendas, papers and minutes for Committees and sub-Committees as required.

• Present papers/updates at Trustee meetings and review advisor papers as necessary.

• Support the Europe Retirement team in managing the relationship with the third-party administrator and outsourced vendors, resolving issues and ensuring Service Level Agreement (SLAs) are met, relevant changes to schemes or potential developments which impact on administration are acted on appropriately, with a view of taking responsibility for the management directly for some vendors. Escalate any issues to the UK/Europe Retirement Manager and Europe Retirement team as appropriate.

• Work closely with payroll and the administrators to resolve data and contribution issues.

• Manage production and review of communication materials, including first drafts where appropriate.

• Potentially lead 1:1s with members and employees, acting as the pensions specialist.

• Support and manage the selection process for outsourced vendors.

• Support and manage projects in respect of any aspect of pension provision.

• Work with the flex benefits system, ensuring pension plans set up correctly.

• Support and manage budgets and vendor invoice management.

What we’ll need from you

• Technical Pensions Experience.

• Expert understanding of European pension plan technical requirements and operation.

• Broad understanding of HR practices in general and pension and benefits provision in particular.

• Experience of dealing with corporate processes, payroll, budgets, and invoice management.

• Experience of dealing with a wide range of internal and external third parties.

• Experience of working with Trustee Boards and Committees.

What we can offer you

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.

By joining Citi Belfast, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as: 

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure

• A discretional annual performance related bonus 

• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances

• Employee Assistance Program  

• Pension Plan 

• Paid Parental Leave 

• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends 

• Access to an array of learning and development resources 

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day.  We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. 

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.  

Job Family Group:

Human Resources

Job Family:

Compensation & Benefits

Time Type:

Full time

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