Post-Transaction Lead

XPS Pensions Group; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the pensions sector seeks a Post-Transaction Lead to join their expanding Risk Settlement team. The role entails managing complex de-risking projects and fostering relationships with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have significant experience with Defined Benefit pensions and project management, ready to thrive in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Participation in annual discretionary Bonus Scheme

25 days holiday plus flexibility to buy or sell holiday

Flexible Bank holidays

Flexible Benefits Scheme

Life Assurance cover, four times basic salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to a digital GP service

Paid volunteering day

Staff referral scheme

Qualifications

• Significant DB pensions experience required.
• Strong technical background and buy-in experience needed.
• Experience in project-based work is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support Risk Settlement Broking team during buy-in/buyout process.
• Project manage and lead buy-in to buyout/wind-up projects.
• Liaise and manage internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

DB pensions experience

Project management skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

MS Project

Job description

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XPS Group is a leading UK consulting and administration business specialising in the pensions and insurance sectors. At XPS, our vision is to create a vibrant place to work where difference is recognised as a strength and where talented people can flourish and achieve their highest potential.

Our Risk Settlement team continues to grow and we are now looking for an experienced Post-Transaction Lead to join our vibrant offices in Belfast, Manchester, Edinburgh, Reading, Bristol, London, Leeds or Guildford with hybrid working.

This is an exciting role and would most likely suit someone with previous experience in a similarrole where they have gained knowledge and experience of Defined Benefit (DB) pension schemes.

A FTSE 250 company, XPS combines expertise and insight with advanced technology and analytics to address the needs of over 1,400 pension schemes and their sponsoring employers on an ongoing and project basis. We undertake pensions administration for over one million members and provide advisory services to schemes and corporate sponsors in respect of schemes of all sizes, including 88 with assets over £1bn. We also provide wider ranging support to insurance companies in the life and bulk annuities sector.

Our people drive our success and as an XPS employee you can bring your whole self to work - Everyone is treated equally and with respect. We will provide you with the support and training you need to grow and be at your very best. It’s about inclusion and diversity, ensuring all our people feel included, that they belong to XPS and that they’re happy. Above all, it’s about ensuring everyone has a voice and feels valued. Because they are.

The Team

The XPS Risk Settlement team is one of the fastest growing business areas, working alongside trustees and insurers to help navigate schemes through buy-in, buyout and wind-up.

Due to this growth, we are looking for ambitious, experienced individuals to work within our post-transaction team, overseeing the activities required for schemes once a buy-in transaction has completed, through to buyout and eventually wind-up.

This is a fantastic role for an individual experienced in de-risking activities, with a strong DB background, looking to expand into project and client management.

The Role

As a Post-Transaction Lead with XPS you will:

• Support Risk Settlement Broking team as needed during the buy-in and buyout process
• Project manage and lead buy-in to buyout/wind-up projects efficiently and within budget.
• Liaise with and manage a range of internal and external stakeholders including Trustees, Sponsors along with their wider advisory teams.
• Build, develop and maintain relationships with insurers, independent trustees and legal firms.
• Contribute to new business initiatives, possibly as part of new business tenders and presentations
• Prepare and deliver papers/advice to clients.

Your profile

• Significant DB pensions experience with a strong technical background.
• Some buy-in, buyout and wind-up experience and a good understanding of the key workstreams and their interactions.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise effectively
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills to all levels.
• Ability to influence, multi-task and respond to changing priorities.
• Able to take ownership and responsibility for own work.
• Flexible approach to work pressures.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong belief in adhering to deadlines and quality service.
• Effective interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and build long-term working relationships at all levels, both internal and external of the organisation.
• Experience in project-based work is desirable.
• Proficient in use of MS Project

What we offer:

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We offer an attractive reward package, typical benefits can include:

• Participation inannual discretionary Bonus Scheme
• 25 days holiday plus flexibility to buy or sell holiday
• Flexible Bank holidays
• Flexible Benefits Scheme to support you in and out of work, helping you look after you and your family covering Security & Protection, Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
• Life Assurance cover, four times basic salary
• XPS Rewards (offersHigh Streetdiscounts and savings from retailers and services providers as well as offers available via phone)
• Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household
• Access to a digital GP service
• Paid volunteering day when participating in Company organised events
• Staff referral scheme when you introduce a friend to XPS

What next:

If you feel XPS could be the next step on your career ladder, please apply directly via the links provided and we look forward to learning more about you. We will consider all applicants and respond swiftly.

Please discuss with the recruitment team, via phone or email, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process. For example, we can provide materials in an alternative format, or give you extra time in interviews or tests.

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The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following requirements:

• Right to Work confirmation
• Employment or educational references covering five years
• Satisfactory credit check

We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued, including age, background, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Please note we reserve the right to close our vacancies early and we only accept CVs direct from candidates or our preferred supplier list.

XPS try wherever possible to respond to all applicants if for any reason you have not heard from us within 28 days of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.