Benefits Specialist, EMEA

EMEA Benefits Specialist ~6 Month FTC (potential extension) ~ Central London - 3 days per week in the office ~ Our client is a financial services organisation with a significant footprint across EMEA, currently investing in the development of a more structured and scalable reward function. As part of this evolution, they are building out a specialist team to enhance the design, governance, and delivery of employee benefits across the region. The EMEA Benefits Specialist will lead the review and optimisation of existing programmes, many of which require greater structure and consistency. Lead the review and improvement of benefits and pensions programmes across multiple European locations. Lead the annual benefits review cycle across EMEA, introducing structure and consistency to existing programmes. Manage relationships with brokers, insurers, and external vendors, driving improved performance and accountability. Oversee benefits renewals, including negotiations, cost analysis, and implementation of more effective frameworks. Strong understanding of benefits design, renewals processes, and vendor management, ideally across EMEA. Experience in market benchmarking and cost analysis, with the ability to translate data into practical recommendations.