Our client, a market leading Consultancy, is looking for a Post Transaction Specialist to join its growing Pension Risk Transfer team.

This role sits within a specialist team that supports Trustees and Sponsors as they move from buy-in through to buy-out and ultimate wind-up. Working closely with insurers, legal advisers, administrators and wider de-risking specialists, you will help ensure a smooth and successful transition for schemes at a key stage of their journey.

You’ll be involved in a broad range of projects, supporting clients through post-transaction activities, developing detailed project plans and helping to navigate the practical, technical and legislative requirements associated with buy-out and wind-up.

The role would suit someone from a Pensions Consulting, Risk Transfer or Bulk Annuity background who enjoys project management, stakeholder engagement and delivering successful client outcomes.

Why Join?

• Join a market-leading Pension Risk Transfer team with a strong reputation in the de-risking market.
• Work on a wide range of buy-out and wind-up projects for Trustee and Sponsor clients.
• Be part of one of the fastest-growing areas of the Pensions market.
• Develop expertise in post-transaction processes, insurer requirements and legislative aspects of wind-up.
• Work closely with insurers, advisers and other stakeholders across complex projects.
• Gain exposure to new business initiatives, networking opportunities and wider team strategy.
• Join a collaborative and supportive team with strong opportunities for career development.

Key Responsibilities of the Post Transaction Specialist:

• Support clients through the transition from buy-in to buy-out and ultimate wind-up.
• Build relationships with Trustees, Sponsors, insurers and other advisers.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, ensuring projects progress to agreed timescales.
• Coordinate and manage post-transaction activities across multiple stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve issues as they arise, finding pragmatic solutions to keep projects moving.
• Support client meetings and presentations.
• Monitor project risks, budgets and delivery milestones.
• Contribute to new business activity and client development initiatives where appropriate.
• Support and mentor more junior colleagues as your experience develops.

About You

We’re looking for someone with experience in Pensions Consulting, Pension Risk Transfer or a Bulk Annuity provider.

• Strong UK pensions technical knowledge.
• An understanding of Pension scheme wind-up requirements and post-transaction processes.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Experience presenting to clients or supporting client meetings.
• A collaborative approach and a desire to build strong client relationships.

Project management qualifications would be advantageous, but are not essential.

Benefits

• 26 days holiday, with option to buy or sell days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Competitive Pension Plan
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Range of additional benefits
• Hybrid working, typically 2-3 days a week in the Central London office

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