IGC Member - #1723349

Our purpose is to make it easy for people to save and invest for a better future. We are looking for great people to help us on our journey.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced financial services professional to join the Independent Governance Committee (IGC) at Hargreaves Lansdown (HL) as an IGC Member.

The IGC has an important role in assessing the value for money of the workplace pension schemes HL provides to over 400 employers and over 100,000 members. The committee scrutinises costs, can raise concerns over operational matters and makes recommendations to the HL Asset Management Board. The IGC must act solely in the interests of members of the HL Workplace SIPP and pathways investors and act independently of HL.

As an IGC Member, you will have significant experience in the financial services industry with in-depth knowledge of the workplace pension market and/or expert knowledge of drawdown and investment policies, especially those relating to ESG considerations and stewardship. The role will also require the highest standards of integrity, empathy, collaboration and professionalism.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with relevant in-depth knowledge and a keen interest in building valuable board experience and progressing their career within pensions, investments, ESG or governance.

What you'll be doing

• Representing the interests of Workplace SIPP members and drawdown investment pathway investors at IGC meetings, and challenging senior management decisions which may impact the value for money they receive.
• Upholding a high standard of integrity at all times.
• Joining IGC members in considering whether to escalate any identified concerns to the HLAM Board and, if necessary, to the FCA.
• Assisting in producing the IGC annual report, which will include the value for money assessment of the Workplace SIPP and drawdown investment pathways, and how the IGC has complied with its duty to act in members' interests.
• Attending IGC meetings (approximately six per year) and completing preparation and follow up work relating to each meeting, such as reading and report writing.

About you

As a member of HL's IGC, you will have:

• Expert knowledge of the workplace pensions and investment marketplace as a whole
• Expert knowledge of FCA regulations, specifically those that relate to workplace pensions, drawdown and IGC responsibilities
• Experience in the financial services industry - workplace pensions and/or drawdown or asset management, specifically related to ESG and stewardship
• Experience as a member of a committee or a governance role
• Excellent communication, listening and questioning skills
• Excellent data analysis skills and a high level of attention to detail
• Proven collaborative skills
• Ability to make swift, well informed and rational decisions
• A highly professional approach and the confidence to challenge senior managers
• Strong empathy with Workplace SIPP members and drawdown pathways investors
• Willingness to learn and develop knowledge and skills

Interview process

The interview process will include two stages.

Working schedule

This is a paid independent committee role. The initial term of the contract will be three years.

The role will require flexibility and time capacity to adequately fulfil all professional and regulatory responsibilities. IGC meetings are held approximately six times per year.

Travel to our Bristol head office (BS1 5HL) to attend IGC meetings will be required at times.

We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us, and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need!

Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.