Aptia Group

Aptia Group is seeking a commercially minded People Business Partner to support the UK business, delivering expert advice on employee relations and organisational change. This 9-month fixed-term contract offers hybrid working across UK offices with a preference for candidates within commutable distance of Glasgow City Centre. You will partner with leaders, manage ER cases, and help drive governance and regulatory compliance.

About AptiaFounded to shape the future of pensions, health, and insurance solutions, Aptia is a leading professional services firm dedicated to simplifying complexity for businesses and individuals. We bring together cutting-edge technology and deep industry expertise to help organisations navigate an evolving landscape with clarity and confidence.With a presence in the US, UK, India, and Portugal, we support over six million people and more than 1,100 clients, delivering solutions that drive efficiency, enhance financial security, and provide peace of mind.Our strength lies in the combination of smart technology and expert teams, ensuring that managing pensions, health, and insurance is more effective. By focusing on innovation, accessibility, and client success, we help businesses take care of their people, so they can focus on what they do best.And we are expanding. Aptia Group is not only fueled by our investors' backing but also by our commitment to foster the growth and success of our people. At Aptia, we're investing heavily in learning and development, paving unique career paths for our colleagues.Specialist. Responsive. Thoughtful. Our values aren't just words; they are the backbone of our business. Our team embodies our values daily, to surpass client expectations, evolve constantly and nurture genuine relationships for the long-term.Job requirementsThis is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded People Business Partner who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments. Working collaboratively as part of the People Business Partner team supporting the UK business, you will provide expert people advice and support on a broad range of employee relations and business change activities.This role is ideal for someone who combines strong employment law expertise with excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to deliver on organisational change.This is a fixed-term contract role initially for a period of 9-months, with opportunity to extend.Aptia operates a hybrid-working culture, and this role can align to any UK office. Preference is commutable distance of Glasgow City Centre.Here's what you'll be doing:Organisational Change:Support business transformation and change initiatives across the organisation.Partner with leaders to deliver organisational change programmes while maintaining employee engagement and mitigating risk.Develop communication and change management approaches that support positive business and colleague outcomes.Employee Relations & Case Management:Support the management of employee relations cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, investigations, performance management and absence matters, escalating any trends, insights or complex matters to the Senior People Partners.Provide pragmatic, risk-balanced advice to managers and leaders on employment law, policy and people-related issues.Ensure cases are managed effectively, consistently and in line with legal and regulatory requirements.Partner with legal counsel where required on complex and sensitive matters.Governance & Regulatory Support:Partner with business leaders and compliance teams to ensure people-related regulatory requirements are effectively managed.Stakeholder Management:Coach and support people managers to improve leadership effectiveness and confidence.Design and deliver interventions focused on manager capability, performance management and employee engagement.Act as a trusted advisor to leaders, helping them navigate challenging conversations and complex people decisions.Strategic People Partnership:Contribute to talent, succession and organisational development initiatives.Support the development and implementation of people policies and best practice frameworks.Identify trends and themes within employee relations activity, providing insight and recommendations to senior stakeholders.Here is what we're looking for in our ideal candidate:Proven experience supporting complex employee relations activity within a fast-paced, evolving organisation.Strong experience managing organisational change, restructures and collective consultation processes.Sound understanding of UK employment law and employee relations best practice.A track record of coaching and developing people managers to improve leadership capability and performance.Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge and influence senior leaders.Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) qualification preferred.Experience supporting regulated environments (desirable)How to applyIf you are interested in this role, then we'd love to hear from you. Please go ahead and click apply and submit your resume with appropriate contact information.Aptia is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment. At Aptia, fostering an equitable and inclusive environment for all our people to flourish is a priority. We are an equal opportunity employer and aim to attract and retain the best people without attention to age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, political affiliation, race, religion, gender and sexual orientation.If there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to ensure it is accessible to you, we encourage you to reach out to us.

Client DirectorApplylocations: UK Glasgowtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: JR104258 About Aptia Founded to shape the future of pensions, health, and insurance solutions, Aptia is a leading professional services firm dedicated to simplifying complexity for businesses and individuals. We bring together cutting-edge technology and deep industry expertise to help organisations navigate an evolving landscape with clarity and confidence.With a presence in the US, UK, India, and Portugal, we support over six million people and more than 1,100 clients, delivering solutions that drive efficiency, enhance financial security, and provide peace of mind.Our strength lies in the combination of smart technology and expert teams, ensuring that managing pensions, health, and insurance is more effective. By focusing on innovation, accessibility, and client success, we help businesses take care of their people, so they can focus on what they do best.And we are expanding. Aptia Group is not only fueled by our investors' backing but also by our commitment to foster the growth and success of our people. At Aptia, we're investing heavily in learning and development, paving unique career paths for our colleagues.Specialist. Responsive. Thoughtful. Our values aren't just words; they are the backbone of our business. Our team embodies our values daily, to surpass client expectations, evolve constantly and nurture genuine relationships for the long-term. Job requirements The Role Are you an experienced professional working within the Pensions Administration sector with a passion for getting things right for both our clients and members?If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you can combine strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, we could have the perfect next role for you.Joining us in a role that combines both client relationship and operational leadership responsibilities, as Client Director, you will play a pivotal role in the success of current and future client partnerships.You will champion service excellence, drive commercial growth and safeguard member satisfaction.This is a hybrid working role and could be aligned to our office in Glasgow. What you'll be doing: Own and nurture high-impact client relationships, ensuring alignment with service commitments and long-term objectives. Lead the delivery of day-to-day services of Pension Administration teams, driving performance against a defined set of KPIs. Identify opportunities for commercial growth and work closely with the Client Portfolio Owner to deliver revenue and contribution growth across your accounts. Collaborate with Operations Directors to implement operational improvement plans that boost efficiency and enhance client value. Ensure client work is compliant, controlled, and in line with internal policies and external regulatory expectations. Strengthen client trust and engagement, with a relentless focus on retention and satisfaction. Manage cost control, contribute to commercial planning, and support audit and financial reporting processes. Act as the commercial lead for clients, delivering creative, value-adding financial and contractual solutions. Here's what we're looking for: Deep understanding of defined benefit (DB) pensions and the complexities of scheme administration. A proven background in client-facing roles within third-party administration environments - you may have an operational background with some client facing responsibility looking to build on this in your next role Strong operational and commercial acumen, with a track record of delivering against financial and performance targets. Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills. A proactive, solutions-driven mindset and a desire to make a meaningful impact. How to apply If you are interested in this role, then we'd love to hear from you. Please go ahead and click apply and submit your resume with appropriate contact information.Aptia is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment. At Aptia, fostering an equitable and inclusive environment for all our people to flourish is a priority. We are an equal opportunity employer and aim to attract and retain the best people without attention to age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, political affiliation, race, religion, gender and sexual orientation.If there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to ensure it is accessible to you, we encourage you to reach out to us.

Head of Risk & Compliance - UK ConsultingApplylocations: UK Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR105780 About Aptia Founded to shape the future of pensions, health, and insurance solutions, Aptia is a leading professional services firm dedicated to simplifying complexity for businesses and individuals. We bring together cutting-edge technology and deep industry expertise to help organisations navigate an evolving landscape with clarity and confidence.With a presence in the US, UK, India, and Portugal, we support over six million people and more than 1,100 clients, delivering solutions that drive efficiency, enhance financial security, and provide peace of mind.Our strength lies in the combination of smart technology and expert teams, ensuring that managing pensions, health, and insurance is more effective. By focusing on innovation, accessibility, and client success, we help businesses take care of their people, so they can focus on what they do best.And we are expanding. Aptia Group is not only fueled by our investors' backing but also by our commitment to foster the growth and success of our people. At Aptia, we're investing heavily in learning and development, paving unique career paths for our colleagues.Specialist. Responsive. Thoughtful. Our values aren't just words; they are the backbone of our business. Our team embodies our values daily, to surpass client expectations, evolve constantly and nurture genuine relationships for the long-term. Job requirements Aptia are seeking a Head of Risk & Compliance (SMF16/17) to support with the build out and ongoing governance leadership of our new consulting entity.As our UK Consulting business (Aptia Pension Consulting) continues to evolve and expand its regulated service offering, you will play a pivotal role in establishing the governance, risk and compliance framework that will support the next phase of growth. You'll lead the development of our regulatory infrastructure, help drive FCA authorisation activity, and create a robust, scalable control environment fit for a modern consulting organisation.If you're energised by creating new frameworks, influencing strategy, and operating at executive level, this role offers a unique platform to make a lasting impact.This is a visible senior role with responsibility for shaping and embedding the governance, compliance and risk agenda across our UK Consulting business.This is a hybrid role which can align with any Aptia UK office, though travel to the London Head Office will be required.Key responsibilities: • Lead the design and implementation of a governance and risk framework for a newly established regulated consulting business. • Act as the senior compliance leader and, following authorisation, perform the FCA-approved SMF16 and SMF17 responsibilities. • Build and oversee compliance monitoring, risk management and assurance activities. • Establish policies, committees, reporting structures and controls that support long-term growth and regulatory excellence. • Own the financial crime framework, including AML, sanctions, fraud prevention and regulatory reporting obligations. • Lead regulatory engagement and act as a key point of contact with the FCA. • Oversee data privacy governance and ensure compliance with UK GDPR and associated regulatory requirements. • Provide expert guidance and constructive challenge to senior leaders, governance committees and boards. • Help shape a culture of accountability, customer focus and strong risk management across the business.We are interested in experienced compliance and risk leaders who combine strong technical expertise with a builder's mindset.Here's what we're looking for:• Significant experience within FCA-regulated financial services environments, ideally in build or growth environments. • Previous experience operating as an SMF16, SMF17, MLRO or equivalent senior compliance leader. • A proven track record of engaging directly with regulators and leading regulatory interactions. • Experience developing and embedding governance, compliance and risk frameworks. • Deep knowledge of FCA regulations, SMCR, conduct risk and financial crime requirements. • Strong leadership, influencing and stakeholder management skills. • The ability to thrive in a growing, evolving environment where you can balance strategy with hands-on execution.You will ideally come from a financial services background, and experience working within a PE backed business environment would be advantageous.This is an opportunity to take ownership, shape a new practice, and help create a governance framework that supports sustainable growth for years to come. How to apply If you are interested in this role, then we'd love to hear from you. Please go ahead and click apply and submit your resume with appropriate contact information.Aptia is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment. At Aptia, fostering an equitable and inclusive environment for all our people to flourish is a priority. We are an equal opportunity employer and aim to attract and retain the best people without attention to age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, political affiliation, race, religion, gender and sexual orientation.If there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to ensure it is accessible to you, we encourage you to reach out to us.

Aptia Group is seeking a Head of Risk & Compliance to lead the governance, risk and compliance framework for its UK Consulting arm. The role will involve establishing regulatory infrastructure, driving FCA authorisation, and embedding a scalable control environment. You will engage with regulators, oversee data privacy governance under UK GDPR, and shape a culture of accountability and risk management at executive level. Hybrid role with travel to London head office.

About AptiaFounded to shape the future of pensions, health, and insurance solutions, Aptia is a leading professional services firm dedicated to simplifying complexity for businesses and individuals. We bring together cutting-edge technology and deep industry expertise to help organisations navigate an evolving landscape with clarity and confidence.With a presence in the US, UK, India, and Portugal, we support over six million people and more than 1,100 clients, delivering solutions that drive efficiency, enhance financial security, and provide peace of mind.Our strength lies in the combination of smart technology and expert teams, ensuring that managing pensions, health, and insurance is more effective. By focusing on innovation, accessibility, and client success, we help businesses take care of their people, so they can focus on what they do best.And we are expanding. Aptia Group is not only fueled by our investors' backing but also by our commitment to foster the growth and success of our people. At Aptia, we're investing heavily in learning and development, paving unique career paths for our colleagues.Specialist. Responsive. Thoughtful. Our values aren't just words; they are the backbone of our business. Our team embodies our values daily, to surpass client expectations, evolve constantly and nurture genuine relationships for the long-term.Job requirementsWe're looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager with defined benefit pensions expertise to join our growing team.You'll lead complex, client-facing projects across pensions administration and consulting-covering areas such as implementations, GMP, de-risking, and the Pensions Dashboard. This is a UK-based, hybrid role aligned to any Aptia office.What you'll doDeliver large, complex projects end-to-end, on time and within budgetBuild strong relationships with clients and stakeholdersManage multiple third parties and project dependenciesLead governance, planning, risk management, and reportingSupport project team delivery and continuous improvementWhat we're looking forStrong pensions experience (DB focus essential)Proven track record in project managementConfident communicator with client-facing experienceOrganised, adaptable, and commercially awareHow to applyIf you are interested in this role, then we'd love to hear from you. Please go ahead and click apply and submit your resume with appropriate contact information.Aptia is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment. At Aptia, fostering an equitable and inclusive environment for all our people to flourish is a priority. We are an equal opportunity employer and aim to attract and retain the best people without attention to age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, political affiliation, race, religion, gender and sexual orientation.If there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to ensure it is accessible to you, we encourage you to reach out to us.