Pensions Consultant- Buy-out and Wind-up Transition Services

Oliver James Associates Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable mid-sized consultancy is seeking a Pensions Consultant to join their growing team. The role focuses on managing client portfolios through wind-up processes, requiring strong project management skills and technical knowledge of UK defined benefit pensions.

Qualifications

• Experience in consultancy with strong UK defined benefit pensions knowledge.
• Technically astute pensions professional with an actuarial background.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients through their wind-up journey.
• Work with Trustee Boards and Supporting Employers of UK DB pension schemes.

Skills

Project Management

Actuarial Background

UK Defined Benefit Pensions Knowledge

Education

FIA/PMI Qualification

Job description

Reputable mid-sized consultancy seeking a technically astute pensions professional to join them as a Pensions Consultant, working predominantly on buy-outs and wind-up scheme services.

Oliver James is pleased to be working with a reputable mid-sized consultancy seeking a technically astute pensions professional to join them as a Pensions Consultant, focusing on buy-outs and wind-up scheme services.

With a significant number of pension schemes looking to de-risk, this business aims to strengthen its wind-up team with a pensions professional skilled in project management and supporting the strategic and technical aspects of scheme wind-ups. You will manage a portfolio of clients through their wind-up journey, working with Trustee Boards and Supporting Employers of UK DB pension schemes, including comparing scheme factors to insurer factors, conducting wind-up lump sum exercises, inputting into funding reserves, and providing surplus balance sheets.

Role requirements:

• FIA/PMI part/qualified would be beneficial but is not essential
• Technically astute pensions professional with an actuarial background (part/qualified or exam stopper)
• Experience working in consultancy with strong UK defined benefit pensions knowledge

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading consultancy in a growing team, aligned with the evolving pensions market. The role is well suited for those who enjoy project management while maintaining a technical and strategic focus.

For further details or to discuss how your experience compares in the market, please contact [e-mail] or call 0203 861 9173.