CERN Pension Fund Governing Board External Professional Expert
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Job Description
Role and composition of the PFGB
The functions of the PFGB are laid down in Article I 2.05 of the Fund’s rules and, amongst other things, include monitoring the actuarial status of the Fund, reviewing the Annual Report & Financial Statements, approving the Statement of Investment Principles, Investment Guidelines, Risk Limit, and Strategic Asset Allocation, and approving the internal audit plan.
The composition of the PFGB is laid down in Article I 2.06 of the Fund’s rules. The PFGB is required to have at least ten members, comprising two members appointed by the CERN Council, one appointed by the ESO Council, one ex-officio member appointed by CERN Management, two appointed by the CERN Staff Association, one appointed by the ESO Staff Association, one appointed by the CERN and ESO Pensioner Association, and two professional members specialised in pension fund matters appointed by the CERN Council. The Chief Executive Officer attends all meetings in his capacity as Secretary to the board but is not a voting member.
The members of the PFGB are appointed for a maximum period of three years, renewable once for a further maximum consecutive period of three years.
Description of Work
The PFGB usually holds five meetings each year, including one joint meeting with the ATC and one with the IC, but additional meetings or conference calls may be scheduled if required. Typically, meetings last a full day and take place at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland, or exceptionally by videoconference. Professional members are expected to attend every meeting and are required to act in the best interests of the Fund and to abide by the CERN Code of Conduct and the Pension Fund Implementation Guidelines.
Qualifications
Candidates are required with deep and extensive experience of overseeing the assets and liabilities of large pension funds, or similar long-term institutional investors, such as endowments, foundations, and sovereign wealth funds.
Candidates should have academic and/or professional qualifications and experience in some of the following areas:
- Corporate/pension fund governance
- Actuarial science
- Asset management
- Portfolio construction
- Financial reporting
- Risk management
- Global custody
- Auditing
- Pensions administration
Appointments are made on an individual basis. Applicants employed by a firm may apply, but only in a personal capacity.
Additional Information
Fees
A market-competitive fee will be payable to external experts appointed. Further information will be provided during the selection process.
Applications
Interested persons should apply with a CV (.PDF format), by clicking "I'm interested" on this link.
Deadlines
Applications will be accepted until 30 August 2026. Interviews for selected candidates will take place by videoconference.
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