Christopher Swanston

Christopher Swanston

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Relationship Manager at Standard Life

  • Education

    • Peebles High School

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  • Experience

    • AT Mays

      Jun 1991 - Jun 1992
      Travel Agent
    • Lunn Poly

      Jun 1992 - Sept 1995
      Travel Agent
    • Thomas Cook

      Sept 1995 - Jul 1997
      Travel Agent
    • Carlson Worldchoice

      Aug 1997 - Dec 1999
      Travel Agent
    • Standard Life UK

      Jan 2000 - now

      I support our key clients to ensure good member outcomes. I have Indepth knowledge of DC pensions which includes, Group Personal Pensions, Group Flexible Retirement Plans, Occupational and Trust Based Pension schemes, Stakeholder and Group Flex.I work directly with an employer to make sure they are taking full advantage of Standard Life’s proposition, this includes information on our Retirement journey, supporting them through Auto enrolment, Employee engagement (campaigns via our free campaign material),governance reporting, investments and default changes and restructures to new pension products.I will support an employer when they are looking to grow their pension scheme through consolidation/harmonisation. I am the link between the different areas within Standard Life e.g. I will work across different areas within Standard Life to make sure I deliver on key client and business objectives. I am the dedicated relationship manager with the objective to make sure the journey with Standard Life is as smooth and streamlined as possible• To oversee the smooth running of the pension scheme• Ultimately responsible for the relationship between Standard Life, and the client• Understanding the requirements of the client• Point of escalation• Retain and GrowI will provide Video conferencing calls, conference calls and WebEx Presentations and in addition to this I have hosted face to face client visits in head office. Show less

      • Senior Workplace Relationship Manager

        Mar 2019 - now
      • Workplace Relationship Manager

        Jul 2016 - Mar 2019
      • Telephony Relationship Manager

        May 2013 - Jul 2016
      • Customer Service Representative - Pension administration for key clients

        Jun 2011 - May 2013
      • Customer Service Representative - Retention Team and Most Valuable client project

        May 2009 - Jun 2011
      • Customer Service Representative - Administration team

        Apr 2007 - May 2009
      • Customer Service Representative -Telephony

        Jan 2000 - Apr 2007
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Currently working towards my R01 Financial Services, Regulations & Ethics

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Scout Leader (Cubs section)

      Issued by Scouting on Oct 2012
      ScoutingAssociated with Christopher Swanston
    • Chairman

      Issued by Peebles High School Learning Support Fund Rasing Committee on Jun 2016
      Peebles High School Learning Support Fund Rasing CommitteeAssociated with Christopher Swanston