Bundespensionskasse AG announced the upcoming vacancy of two positions on its Executive Board.
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The appointments, which will begin following the Annual General Meeting scheduled for June 26, 2026, mark a significant leadership transition for one of Austria’s key pension institutions.
The Bundespensionskasse AG, which manages over €1.4 billion in assets (as of December 2024), supplements the Austrian state pension system with funded additional benefits for federal employees and other beneficiaries.
Dual Roles to Be Filled
The two positions are designed to balance the organization’s operational and investment functions:
- One board member will assume responsibility for asset management, including portfolio strategy, finance, and accounting.
- The other will oversee risk management, administration, customer service, compliance, ICT, data protection, actuarial matters, and communication.
Both roles will be full-time appointments with a maximum contract duration of five years.
Candidate Profile
Applicants must demonstrate compliance with the Pension Fund Act and possess a degree in law, business administration, or mathematics, or equivalent professional experience. The fund is seeking leaders with strong management experience, preferably within the regulated financial sector, along with expertise in finance, accounting, and relevant legal frameworks.Additional qualifications include:
- For asset management: proven track record in institutional portfolio and fund management, asset allocation across equities, bonds, commodities, and real estate, fluent English skills, and experience in residential real estate project development.
- For administration/risk management: experience in financial and administrative processes, customer communication, ICT and digitalization in regulated environments, risk management, actuarial knowledge, and large-scale project leadership.
Professional experience in pension funds and knowledge of Austria’s public service are considered advantageous.
Application Process
The recruitment process is being managed by Sigismund GmbH, with Dr. Raymond Steiner serving as the contact person.
Applications may be submitted by email (office@sigismund.eu) or post (Schwarzenbergpromenade 28B, 5026 Salzburg).
Please send your detailed application by October 13, 2025
