Course Overview

The Pension Desk Officers and Pension Committee Board Members Course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively carry out their roles in managing pension schemes and serving on pension committee boards. The course covers essential topics related to pension administration, regulatory compliance, governance, investment strategies, and fiduciary responsibilities. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the key principles and best practices in pension management, enabling them to make informed decisions and fulfill their duties with competence and integrity.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the legal and regulatory framework governing pension schemes and the roles of desk officers and board members in ensuring compliance.
• Gain knowledge of pension administration processes, including enrollment, contributions, benefit calculations, and disbursements.
• Develop an understanding of investment strategies and asset allocation techniques for pension funds.
• Explore fiduciary responsibilities, risk management, and governance principles for effective pension scheme management.
• Learn how to analyze and evaluate pension scheme performance using key performance indicators and benchmarks.
• Develop communication and stakeholder engagement skills to effectively serve pension scheme members and other stakeholders.
• Enhance decision-making skills and ethical standards to act in the best interests of pension scheme members.

Course Outline:

• Module 1: Introduction to Pension Schemes and Regulations
• Overview of pension schemes and their importance
• Legal and regulatory framework governing pension schemes
• Roles and responsibilities of desk officers and board members
• Compliance requirements and reporting obligations

Module 2: Pension Administration Processes

• Enrollment procedures and member records management
• Contribution management and monitoring
• Benefit calculations and disbursement methods
• Handling pension-related disputes and inquiries

Module 3: Investment Strategies and Asset Allocation

• Investment objectives and risk appetite
• Asset classes and diversification strategies
• Investment policy statement and fund performance evaluation
• Monitoring investment managers and performance benchmarks

Module 4: Fiduciary Responsibilities and Governance

• Fiduciary duties and legal obligations
• Code of ethics and conflicts of interest
• Risk management and internal controls
• Effective governance structures and board responsibilities

Module 5: Performance Evaluation and Reporting

• Key performance indicators and benchmarks for pension schemes
• Performance evaluation methodologies
• Reporting requirements and transparency
• Communicating performance results to stakeholders

Module 6: Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

• Effective communication strategies for pension scheme members
• Engaging with employer organizations and trade unions
• Handling member inquiries and complaints
• Education and awareness programs for pension scheme participants

Course Fee

₦165,000

Date & Location

• Date: 11th Mar - 13th Mar, 2025
• Location: Lagos
• Virtual Learning: Available

• Date: 3rd Jun - 5th Jun, 2025
• Location: Lagos
• Virtual Learning: Available

• Date: 2nd Sep - 4th Sep, 2025
• Location: Lagos
• Virtual Learning: Available