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Chris Roberts

Associate and SIPP Systems Manager
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Chris oversees the maintenance of existing business systems that enable continuous administration of Self Invested Personal Pensions, ensuring a high level of service is delivered.  

For over a decade, Chris has been working between IT and the SIPP Business Area – having a role between the two, he can communicate to both stakeholders in non-technical language, and technical language to IT specialists. 

Main area of expertise:

  • SIPP

Clients: 

  • Supporting third party administration services to co-branded products, investment managers and financial advisers.  

Significant experience:

  • In-depth understanding of core administration for SIPPs and their system requirements e.g. RTI, CASS, Commercial Property, Investments, HMRC & FCA reporting 
  • Lead on several large data migrations - both managing the migration and writing data specifications 
  • 10+ years’ experience with various SIPP/Platform software applications  
  • 10+ years’ experience of working with software development teams with strong understanding of Agile software development practices - Scrum, Kanban, testing, release management 

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Career

Chris joined Barnett Waddingham in 2008 as a SIPP Client Administrator. He quickly progressed to being a Senior Client Manager, before moving into a Systems Analyst role for systems-based projects.  

For the last few years, Chris has been responsible for managing our SIPP Systems and their support.  

Interests

Chris is a keen table tennis player having played since the age of eight, including playing at county level. 

When he is not spending time with his wife and two children, Chris enjoys playing and watching darts.