SENIOR CONSULTANT | POST TRANSACTION | 30139

The Emerald Group Ltd, Search and Selection; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Emerald Group Ltd, Search and Selection is seeking an experienced pensions consultant to lead wind-up projects, from buy-in through buy-out to wind-up closure. You will build strong relationships with trustees, sponsors, advisers and insurers, manage complex project plans, and ensure timelines are met with practical problem-solving to deliver successful outcomes for clients.

Strong UK pensions technical knowledge and the ability to present at client meetings are essential, as well as

Qualifications

• Evidence of overseeing financial aspects and managing risks associated with projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist schemes as they move from buy-in to buy-out and wind-up.
• Build relationships with clients, advisers and insurers to ensure smooth wind-up processes.
• Lead and participate in client meetings and presentations to support wind-up projects.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Pensions knowledge

Presentation skills

Education

PRINCE2 / PMP

Job description

Overview

Key responsibilities including but are not limited to:

• You will be working on a variety of projects to assist schemes as they navigate the move from completing a buy-in transaction to buy-out and ultimate wind-up.
• You’ll be building relationships with your clients, their advisers and insurers to ensure a smooth and successful transition to buy-out and wind-up, actively project managing the process to ensure it progresses in a timely fashion, giving peace of mind that the necessary steps have been undertaken and finding pragmatic solutions to any issues that arise.
• They are seeking an experienced consultant who is enthusiastic about risk transfer projects and passionate about achieving good outcomes for trustees, sponsors and members alike.
• You will utilise your project management skills, depth of experience and collaborative approach to support clients as they move their schemes to ultimate wind-up within their desired timescales.

Overview

Key responsibilities including but are not limited to:

• You will be working on a variety of projects to assist schemes as they navigate the move from completing a buy-in transaction to buy-out and ultimate wind-up.
• You’ll be building relationships with your clients, their advisers and insurers to ensure a smooth and successful transition to buy-out and wind-up, actively project managing the process to ensure it progresses in a timely fashion, giving peace of mind that the necessary steps have been undertaken and finding pragmatic solutions to any issues that arise.
• They are seeking an experienced consultant who is enthusiastic about risk transfer projects and passionate about achieving good outcomes for trustees, sponsors and members alike.
• You will utilise your project management skills, depth of experience and collaborative approach to support clients as they move their schemes to ultimate wind-up within their desired timescales.

Qualifications Required

• Evidence of overseeing financial aspects and managing risks associated with projects

Experience Required

• At least 7 years of experience in the consulting environment or with a bulk annuity provider
• Proven experience of insurer post transaction processes and wider aspects of pension scheme wind-ups
• Strong UK pensions technical knowledge and understanding of legislative requirements around wind-ups
• Ability to develop detailed projects plans and drive progress against timescales. Recognised project management qualifications desired but not essential
• Ability to establish strong collaborative working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including other advisers, insurers, trustee boards and sponsoring employers
• Experience in leading and delivering presentations at client meetings
• Proactive and solutions-driven approach and ready to hit the ground running
• Enjoy taking an active role to guarantee client satisfaction for the duration of projects and have a willingness to foster new client relationships
• Experience of new business tenders is helpful (but not essential)