PENSIONS
Kiah Kuppe
INTERNATIONAL PENSIONS AND SAVINGS ADMINISTRATOR
Fairway Group
What does a typical day look like for you? Working with a big team means lots going on! Our team administer the international sector of pensions which means that our clients’ locations vary, and they require many different types of pension and savings schemes. Recently, I have been involved with setting up and administering occupational pension schemes for many employers around the island. This ranges from dealing with members, financial advisors and employers to investing and managing pension fund assets. What are the most important skills needed for your role/job? Adaptability and communication are two of the most important skills being in this line of work, especially when having to deal with many different types of pension schemes and plans – there’s always change! The ability to explain complex information clearly is also a skill that is essential as a Pensions Administrator when relaying complex rules and information to clients. Are there any future skills you will need to learn for your role? The way we save and invest our future assets is forever changing. Developing my problem-solving and analytical skills will be essential for breaking down complex queries and identifying quick, effective solutions to best support our clients. What is the best part of your job? / What motivates you in this role? Financial planning and saving for the future are not taught in school. Having the chance day to day to see and act on people’s savings is important and enlightens me on my own future and how to best plan for it. Being involved in exciting projects like introducing client portals and assisting with onboarding schemes is also a motivating factor for me. What advice would you give someone interested in a career in your profession? There is a lot to learn when you start any role, so it is important to take everyday as a learning curve – you won’t learn it all in one day! Give everything a go and take any opportunity that comes your way, stepping outside of your comfort zone is key. What is on your bucket list and why? Travelling his definitely high on my bucket list, seeing all the corners of the world is a must. Listening to music helps me get through the day, whatever I’m doing, so, I would also love to learn how to mix music. What would you tell your younger self Life isn’t a straight path, and that’s ok! There’s always time to learn, grow and pivot. Thankfully, you can start again, anytime, anywhere and as many times as you want, doing whatever you want!
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