Pensions
This page has been designed to give a starting point for those looking into careers in the area of pensions.
See also our page on Financial Services
What are careers in pensions?
Working in pensions essentially means helping to look after money which has been paid by companies and individuals to provide for benefits in retirement.
Many companies and virtually all major employers provide pension schemes for their employees.
Typical roles in pensions include; Pension Scheme Manager and Pension Administrator.
Prospects
Prospects is a graduate careers website with profiles on the following jobs:
Pension scheme manager
Targetjobs
Targetjobs is a graduate careers website with the following job sector information.
Finance
Pensions Management Institute (PMI)
Has careers section. Copies of the booklet 'careers in pensions' are available from this site - free by order or available on reference in Moulsecoomb careers centre.
www.pensions-pmi.org.uk
Inside Careers
In-depth and structured information and advice about entering the pensions profession.
www.insidecareers.co.uk
How do I get into it?
Qualifications in Pensions Administration (QPA)
Is a work-based qualification for pensions administrators. It is part of a national framework of qualifications - a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) and a Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) at level four.
www.pensions-pmi.org.uk
The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF)
Site contains training options, and a downloadable training brochure
www.napf.co.uk/training
Pensions Management Institute (PMI)
Information about training and continual professional development and includes downloadable booklets on each qualification and how to prepare for them.
Look for courses at the University
See the courses database for University of Brighton courses in this area.
http://courses.brighton.ac.uk/
Finding a job or employer in this sector
Trade Press
Financial Times
Pensions World - Monthly magazine for NAPF members
Professional Pensions
Further Information and Useful Links
The Department of Work and Pensions
Includes career opportunities at the DWP
www.dwp.gov.uk
The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF)
The NAPF promotes workplace pensions. Its priority is to ensure a regulatory and fiscal environment which encourages the provision and take up of employer-sponsored pensions, as well as sound stewardship of pension fund assets.
www.napf.co.uk
The Pensions Regulator
Opra was established by the Pensions Act 1995 and supervises a range of legal requirements to protect people’s occupational pensions.
www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk
Office of Pensions Advisory Service (OPAS)
Is an independent non-profit organisation that provides information and guidance on the whole spectrum of pensions
www.opas.org.uk
Pensions Management Institute (PMI)
Site includes vacancies
www.pensions-pmi.org.uk
Further Information and useful links
The Financial Services Authority (FSA)
The FSA aims to maintain efficient, orderly and clean financial markets and help retail consumers achieve a fair deal.
www.fsa.gov.uk
Chartered Institute of Payroll and Pensions
The UK's main provider of qualifications, training and consultancy for payroll and pensions.
www.cippm.org.uk
Pensions Age
Provides pensions professionals with a single and authoritative source of information.
www.pensions-age.com