SIPP Technical Lead (Fintech)

TL;DR

SIPP Technical Lead (Fintech): Ensuring the technical integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence of hirify.global’s SIPP proposition with an accent on UK pension legislation, bridging complex regulatory requirements with operational processes and scalable investment API. Focus on analyzing legislative changes, solving complex technical pension queries, and implementing governance solutions to mitigate risks.

Location: Hybrid from hubs in Berlin, London, or Tallinn or remote across Europe.

Company

hirify.global empowers businesses to offer investment products including retirement planning via an easy-to-integrate Investment API, partnering with leading European fintechs like Revolut and N26.

What you will do

• Lead regulatory oversight by monitoring FCA, DWP, and HMRC developments and assessing their impact on SIPP offerings.
• Solve complex technical queries as escalation point for client pension cases.
• Drive product compliance by analyzing legislative changes like Pensions Dashboard and implementing procedural updates.
• Enhance governance by identifying SIPP market risks and delivering mitigation solutions.
• Coach staff through technical training and developing training materials to build pension expertise.
• Manage external relationships with partners, advisors, and represent at industry events.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in HMRC and FCA rules for SIPPs and UK pensions market.
• Proven experience analyzing legislative changes into operational procedures.
• Skills in handling and resolving complex SIPP technical issues in fast-paced settings.
• Strong stakeholder communication with engineering, product, compliance, and operations teams.
• Self-starter with organizational skills to prioritize and thrive under pressure.

Nice to have

• Relevant certifications like DipPFS, APMI, or equivalent pension qualifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work: hybrid from Berlin, London, Tallinn hubs or remote across Europe; remote abroad up to 183 days/year.
• 30 days annual leave, sports benefits, UpRest sabbatical after 4 years.
• Personal development budget, coaching, and growth opportunities.
• Competitive above-market salary and employee equity program.
• Team events like UpFest, offsites, and inclusion-focused Employee Resource Groups.
• Culture of empowerment, trust, openness, and values like simplifying complexity and owning outcomes.