Retirement Scheme Management & Pension Sustainability

Build Expertise in Pension Design, Fiduciary Oversight, and Sustainable Retirement Income Solutions

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Course Overview

The Retirement Scheme Management and Pension Sustainability Masterclass is a practical, management-focused program designed to strengthen the capabilities of professionals responsible for overseeing and operating retirement schemes. The course concentrates on how retirement schemes are managed in practice, covering governance structures, fiduciary responsibility, compliance obligations, and ongoing sustainability challenges.

Participants will develop a clear understanding of retirement scheme management within pension governance frameworks and social security governance environments. The course emphasizes how fiduciary responsibility in pension schemes is applied in real decision-making, how pension regulatory frameworks shape operational management, and how pension compliance and oversight are maintained throughout the scheme lifecycle.

Rather than focusing on theoretical design models, the program links retirement scheme design and pension system design concepts only where they support effective management, performance monitoring, and long-term pension sustainability. Through applied discussions and management scenarios, participants will gain the skills needed to manage pension risk frameworks, support retirement scheme sustainability, and ensure that pension fund design continues to meet organizational and member expectations.

Target Audience

Retirement scheme managers and administrators
Pension fund operations managers
Governance and compliance officers
Risk management professionals
Senior HR and finance managers responsible for retirement planning systems

Targeted Organizational Departments

Retirement and benefits administration
Pension operations and fund management
Risk management and internal control
Governance, policy, and compliance units
Finance and treasury departments

These departments are directly involved in managing pension schemes, applying pension governance frameworks, ensuring fiduciary responsibility, and maintaining pension compliance and oversight across the organization.

Targeted Industries

Pension and retirement services
Financial services and asset management
Insurance and long-term savings institutions
Large organizations managing occupational retirement schemes
Regulatory and supervisory environments

Course Offerings

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Manage retirement schemes in line with established pension governance frameworks
Apply fiduciary responsibility principles in pension scheme management decisions
Monitor and manage pension risk frameworks affecting scheme performance
Ensure compliance with pension regulatory frameworks and oversight requirements
Oversee operational, financial, and demographic risks within retirement schemes
Support long-term pension sustainability and retirement scheme sustainability

Training Methodology

This course uses a management-oriented learning approach combining expert-led instruction, operational case discussions, group exercises, and scenario-based analysis. Participants will examine real-life challenges related to social security governance, pension compliance and oversight, and pension risk management. Interactive sessions focus on applying governance and fiduciary responsibility concepts to day-to-day retirement scheme management, while reflection sessions reinforce learning through practical interpretation of management decisions and outcomes.

Course Toolbox

Retirement scheme management frameworks and models
Pension risk monitoring examples
Compliance and oversight workflow examples
Case-based management scenarios

Note: The course provides insights and examples of management tools rather than physical or licensed tools.

Course Agenda

Day 1: Retirement Scheme Management Foundations

Topic 1: Roles and responsibilities in retirement scheme management
Topic 2: Structure and operational components of retirement schemes
Topic 3: Managing contributions, benefits, and member records
Topic 4: Day-to-day administration of pension and retirement schemes
Topic 5: Coordination between HR, finance, and scheme administrators
Topic 6: Linking scheme rules to effective operational management
Reflection & Review: Reviewing core management responsibilities and operational challenges

Day 2: Governance, Fiduciary Responsibility, and Oversight

Topic 1: Governance structures in retirement and pension schemes
Topic 2: Fiduciary responsibility and accountability of scheme managers
Topic 3: Board roles, committees, and decision-making processes
Topic 4: Managing conflicts of interest and ethical obligations
Topic 5: Oversight mechanisms and reporting lines
Topic 6: Governance failures and lessons learned from practice
Reflection & Review: Strengthening governance effectiveness in scheme management

Day 3: Risk Management and Operational Control

Topic 1: Identifying financial and demographic risks in retirement schemes
Topic 2: Managing longevity, funding, and sustainability risks
Topic 3: Operational and administrative risk control measures
Topic 4: Monitoring scheme performance and key risk indicators
Topic 5: Managing service provider and outsourcing risks
Topic 6: Handling unexpected shocks and stress situations
Reflection & Review: Applying risk-aware decision-making in scheme management

Day 4: Compliance, Regulation, and Performance Monitoring

Topic 1: Regulatory obligations affecting retirement scheme management
Topic 2: Compliance responsibilities of scheme managers
Topic 3: Internal controls, audits, and documentation practices
Topic 4: Monitoring performance and management reporting
Topic 5: Managing regulatory change and reform impact
Topic 6: Ensuring transparency and accountability in scheme operations
Reflection & Review: Aligning compliance and performance oversight

Day 5: Strategic Management and Long-Term Sustainability

Topic 1: Strategic oversight of retirement scheme sustainability
Topic 2: Managing long-term financial and demographic pressures
Topic 3: Integrating governance, risk, and compliance into strategy
Topic 4: Improving efficiency and effectiveness of scheme operations
Topic 5: Continuous improvement in retirement scheme management
Topic 6: Building resilient and adaptable retirement schemes
Reflection & Review: Developing a management roadmap for sustainable retirement schemes

FAQ

What specific qualifications or prerequisites are needed for participants before enrolling in the course?

Participants should have professional experience in HR, finance, governance, compliance, or pension administration. No actuarial background is required.

How long is each day's session, and is there a total number of hours required for the entire course?

Each day's session lasts approximately 4–5 hours. The full course duration is around 20–25 hours over five days.

What aspects of retirement schemes does this course focus on most?

The course focuses on management, governance, risk control, compliance, and sustainability rather than technical scheme design.

How This Course is Different from Other Retirement Scheme Courses

This program is specifically focused on managing retirement schemes rather than designing them. It emphasizes governance execution, fiduciary responsibility, pension compliance and oversight, and long-term pension sustainability. Participants gain practical insight into how retirement schemes are operated, monitored, and sustained in real organizational environments, enabling confident and informed management decision-making.

credits: 5 credit per day

Course Mode: full-time

Provider: Agile Leaders Training Center

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Location	Dates	Duration	Mode	Price
London	Week 40, 2026 28 September – 2 October 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€5,700
Kuala Lumpur	Week 41, 2026 5 – 9 October 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€5,200
Rome	Week 41, 2026 5 – 9 October 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€5,700
Barcelona	Week 42, 2026 12 – 16 October 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€5,700
Madrid	Week 42, 2026 12 – 16 October 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€5,700
Abu Dhabi	Week 42, 2026 12 – 16 October 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€4,500
Manama	Week 42, 2026 18 – 22 October 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€4,700
Kuwait	Week 42, 2026 18 – 22 October 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€5,500
Dubai	Week 43, 2026 19 – 23 October 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€4,500
Istanbul	Week 43, 2026 19 – 23 October 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€4,500
Doha	Week 43, 2026 25 – 29 October 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€5,500
Casablanca	Week 44, 2026 26 – 30 October 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€4,100
Milan	Week 44, 2026 26 – 30 October 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€5,700
Amman	Week 44, 2026 1 – 5 November 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€4,100
Paris	Week 45, 2026 2 – 6 November 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€5,700
Tokyo	Week 45, 2026 2 – 6 November 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€10,000
Seoul	Week 45, 2026 2 – 6 November 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€10,000
Johannesburg	Week 45, 2026 8 – 12 November 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€6,000
Cairo	Week 46, 2026 9 – 13 November 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€4,100
Amsterdam	Week 46, 2026 9 – 13 November 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€5,700