Global Pension Director

AkzoNobel

Global Pension Director shaping AkzoNobel's pension programs worldwide. Leading governance, strategy, and oversight for employee retirement benefits with a focus on sustainability.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeAmsterdam • 🇳🇱 NetherlandsLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a long-term global pension strategy aligned with AkzoNobel's business objectives and employee value proposition.
Lead pension funding, investment, and asset-liability management strategies across defined benefit and defined contribution arrangements.
Leading the post-employment workstreams in M&A activities.
Direct pension risk management activities, including de-risking initiatives and liability optimization programs.
Oversee actuarial valuations and translate outcomes into sustainable funding and governance strategies.
Drive innovation in pension design, including ESG integration and evolving retirement solutions.
Ensure full compliance with pension legislation, fiduciary responsibilities, and regulatory requirements across all relevant jurisdictions.
Monitor global regulatory developments and proactively adapt governance frameworks and policies.
Oversee statutory reporting, regulatory submissions, audits, and actuarial certifications.
Maintain a robust risk and control environment, ensuring effective governance and oversight.
Act as the primary pension subject matter expert for senior executives, trustees, employees, and retirees.
Prepare and present pension performance, funding, investment, and governance updates to executive leadership and pension boards.
Build strong relationships with regulators, actuaries, legal advisors, investment consultants, custodians, and asset managers.
Represent AkzoNobel in industry forums and external stakeholder engagements.
Oversee global pension administration and service delivery, ensuring operational efficiency and accuracy.
Manage external vendors and service providers, including performance monitoring and contract negotiations.
Establish KPIs and service standards that drive continuous improvement and member satisfaction.
Lead and develop a team of pension professionals while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 10 years of senior-level experience in pension management, employee benefits, investments, or retirement programs.
Deep understanding of pension governance, fiduciary responsibilities, funding mechanisms, and regulatory frameworks.
Proven experience managing complex pension arrangements across multiple countries and jurisdictions.
Strong expertise in investment strategy, asset-liability management, and pension risk management.
Excellent financial, analytical, and strategic problem-solving capabilities.
Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at executive and board level.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing high-performing teams and external partners.
Professional qualifications such as CFA, FIA, APMI, or equivalent pension, actuarial, or investment credentials.
Experience within a multinational corporate environment.
Knowledge of global pension trends, sustainability considerations, and emerging retirement solutions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A highly visible global leadership role within a leading multinational organization.
Opportunities to influence strategic decision-making at executive level.
A collaborative and inclusive international environment.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Career growth opportunities within a purpose-driven company committed to sustainability and innovation.

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Hard Skills & Tools

pension managementinvestment strategyasset-liability managementpension risk managementactuarial valuationsfunding mechanismsregulatory frameworkspension governanceESG integrationretirement solutions

Soft Skills

communication skillsstakeholder managementleadershipstrategic problem-solvingrelationship buildingcollaborationaccountabilityinfluencing skillsteam developmentoperational efficiency

Certifications

CFAFIAAPMIactuarial credentialsinvestment credentials