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 leading consultancy in London is seeking a Pensions Consultant to join their growing team. The role focuses on managing pension scheme wind-ups, requiring a technically skilled professional with consultancy experience. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with clients and support their strategic decisions in the evolving pensions market.

Qualifications

• Experience in consultancy with strong UK defined benefit pensions knowledge.
• Technically astute pensions professional, part/qualified or exam stopper.

Responsibilities

• Project manage and support on strategic and technical aspects of scheme wind-ups.
• Support clients through their wind-up journey, working with Trustee Boards.

Skills

Technical Skills

Actuarial Background

Project Management

Education

FIA/PMI Qualification

Job description

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, working predominantly on buy-outs and wind-up scheme services.

With a significant number of pension schemes looking to de-risk, this business aims to bolster their wind-up team with a technically skilled pensions professional to project manage and support on strategic and technical aspects of scheme wind-ups. You will support a portfolio of clients through their wind-up journey, working with both Trustee Boards and supporting Employers of UK DB pension schemes to compare scheme factors to insurer factors, carry out wind-up lump sum exercises, input into funding reserves, and provide 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 of working in consultancy with strong UK defined benefit pensions knowledge

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

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