Post Transaction Consultant

IGA Talent Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IGA Talent Solutions is supporting a leading pensions de-risking consultancy in London to appoint a senior professional for post-transaction delivery. The role drives projects from buy-in through to buy-out and wind-up, managing relationships with trustees, sponsors, insurers and advisers.

You will craft and manage detailed project plans, oversee milestones, identify risks, and provide strategic guidance on regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in pensions consulting or bulk annuity de-risking.
• Strong knowledge of post-transaction processes and wind-ups.
• Experience with trustees, sponsors, insurers relationships.
• Excellent client-facing communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead projects and manage deadlines.
• Interest in business development activities.
• Mentoring junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support post-transaction projects from buy-in through buy-out and wind-up.
• Act as a key contact for trustees, sponsors, insurers and advisers.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans with milestones and deadlines.
• Coordinate multiple stakeholders for smooth transition to buy-out.
• Identify risks and implement practical solutions to maintain momentum.
• Provide strategic guidance on post-transaction activities and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with de-risking, actuarial and administration teams to deliver outcomes.
• Support business development, tender submissions and market-facing activities.
• Contribute to growth of the wider post-transaction practice.
• Coach and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Pension risk transfer

Project management

Stakeholder management

Client communication

Business development

Post-transaction processes

UK pensions legislation

Education

Pensions qualifications (advantageous)

Job description

The Organisation

Our client is an award-winning consultancy providing advice across pensions, investment, insurance, energy, health, sport and analytics.

Its specialist Pension Risk Transfer practice is recognised as one of the most experienced de-risking teams in the UK market. As transaction volumes continue to grow, the firm has invested heavily in expanding its post-transaction capability, supporting schemes through every stage of the journey from buy-in to buy-out and eventual wind-up.

The team works closely with trustees, sponsors, insurers, administrators and legal advisers, combining deep technical expertise with robust project management and long-standing insurer relationships.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and support a variety of post-transaction projects, helping pension schemes transition from buy-in through to buy-out and ultimate wind-up
• Act as a key point of contact for trustees, sponsors, insurers and advisers throughout the process
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, ensuring milestones and deadlines are delivered efficiently
• Coordinate multiple stakeholders to ensure a smooth and successful transition to buy-out
• Identify risks and issues, developing practical solutions to maintain project momentum
• Provide strategic guidance to clients on post-transaction activities and regulatory requirements
• Work collaboratively with specialist de-risking, actuarial and administration teams to deliver successful outcomes
• Support business development initiatives, tender submissions and market-facing activities
• Contribute to the ongoing development and growth of the wider post-transaction practice
• Coach and mentor more junior team members across client and project work

Who We're Looking For

• Experience gained within pensions consulting, pension risk transfer or a bulk annuity provider
• Strong understanding of post-transaction processes, buy-outs and pension scheme wind-ups
• Excellent knowledge of UK pensions legislation and governance requirements
• Proven project management experience across complex pensions or de-risking projects
• Experience managing relationships with trustees, sponsoring employers, insurers and other advisers
• Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills
• Ability to lead projects, influence stakeholders and drive successful outcomes
• Commercial awareness and an interest in contributing to business development activities
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail
• Ability to think strategically whilst effectively managing day-to-day delivery
• Experience overseeing project budgets, financial management and risk controls is advantageous
• Previous involvement in new business tenders or proposition development would be beneficial
• A desire to mentor, coach and develop junior colleagues

Professional pensions qualifications are advantageous but not essential.