One of our key clients is seeking a BPA Transition Manager to support the ongoing growth of their Bulk Purchase Annuity (BPA) business and ensure the seamless onboarding of schemes onto their administration platform. This opportunity is ideal for pensions and BPA professionals who enjoy managing complex operational transitions, building strong stakeholder relationships, and delivering high-quality project outcomes in a collaborative environment.

The organisation is recognised for its strong presence in the BPA market and its focus on operational excellence. They offer a supportive culture, hybrid working, and the chance to play a meaningful role in shaping end-to-end transition activity. Whether you bring deep BPA transition experience or a broader DB pensions background with strong project skills, the role can be tailored to your expertise and progression goals.

Why join this organisation?

• A growing insurer with a strong reputation in the DB and BPA market
• Supportive, inclusive culture that prioritises wellbeing and professional development
• Hybrid working as standard
• Opportunities to represent the business at Trustee and EBC meetings
• A collaborative environment where your operational and project management strengths are valued

What you’ll be working on:

You will be part of a specialist transition function responsible for delivering smooth and effective buy-in and buy-out transitions. Depending on your experience, responsibilities may include:

• Building and driving project plans for each proposed buy-in execution
• Leading transition plans through to buy-out, including the true-up
• Managing operational relationships with Trustees, EBCs, and ceding administrators
• Representing the business in key stakeholder meetings
• Ensuring operational readiness for all new transitions
• Supporting the preparation of contractual and individual policy documents
• Monitoring industry developments and identifying emerging risks
• Supporting additional tasks aligned with the needs of the BPA transition team

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong knowledge of UK Defined Benefit Pensions and the BPA market
• Direct experience of the BPA transition process
• Proven track record in project management and client/stakeholder relationship management
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• Proactive, pragmatic, adaptable, and able to build productive relationships

Benefits

• Annual performance-based bonus (up to 25%)
• Competitive pension plan
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunities for ongoing development and progression

To ensure that all candidates have a fair opportunity to show their abilities during the recruitment process, adjustments may be required. If your physical or mental health or disability may require adjustments to be made to the process, please contact the team to discuss. All information will be treated in accordance with our data protection policy.