Finance Project - Pensions (Part time or Full time)

Michael Page (UK); England; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading global recruitment firm is seeking a candidate to lead the buyout of the UK Defined Benefit scheme, ensuring stakeholder alignment. This role requires a strong financial background and experience in pension projects, particularly in DB scheme buyouts. The position offers flexibility in work arrangements, predominantly remote, and can be part-time or full-time over a contract duration of 9-12 months.

Benefits

Flexible work from home arrangements

Qualifications

• Previous experience working on pension projects involving buyouts.
• Proven track record of collaborating with stakeholders, lawyers, and advisers.
• Understanding of DB scheme closures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the buyout of the UK Defined Benefit scheme.
• Oversee assessment and potential closure of the DB scheme.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external advisers.

Skills

Strong financial background

Experience with Defined Benefit schemes

Stakeholder management

Project management

Job description

Project work offering flexibility: Part time or Full time

Flexible work from home arrangements

About Our Client

Global manufacturing and healthcare business based in the North west of England.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the buyout of the UK Defined Benefit (DB) scheme, ensuring smooth stakeholder alignment.
• Oversee the assessment and potential closure of the DB scheme
• Collaborate closely with key internal stakeholders and external advisers
• Support broader pensions activities

The Successful Applicant

You will have a strong financial background and experience working on pension projects, particularly those involving the buyout of Defined Benefit (DB) schemes and the assessment of scheme closures. Previous project experience in this area is essential, including a proven track record of collaborating with key stakeholders such as lawyers, advisers, and trustees to deliver successful outcomes

What's on Offer

• Duration: 9-12 months
• Working Arrangement: Flexible - open to part-time or full-time engagement
• Location: Can be mainly remote, site expectations can be as little as every other week
• Contract Type: Fixed-term contract or day-rate engagement will be considered