Senior Pensions Post-Transaction Lead: Buy-In/Buy-Out Projects

XPS Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension matching

Healthcare

25 days holiday

Job summary

XPS Group in London is seeking a Senior Consultant for the Risk Settlement team. You will oversee post-transaction activities to align schemes after buy-in, buyout, and wind-up, working closely with trustees, sponsors and advisers.

The role suits a DB pensions expert who can manage complex client work, coordinate multiple workstreams and deliver high-quality results in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in DB pensions with a strong technical background.
• Knowledge of buy-in, buyout, and wind-up processes and related workstreams.
• Organised with strong prioritisation and stakeholder influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and project manage buy-in, buyout, and wind-up projects within timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate across all workstreams to ensure deliverables are met.
• Manage Trustees, Sponsors and advisory teams; build relationships with insurers and legal firms.
• Support new business initiatives including tenders and client updates.
• Prepare clear, accurate client updates and navigate changing priorities.

Skills

DB pensions

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Delivery ownership

Education

Experience in DB pensions (required)

Tools

MS Project

MS Excel

Job description

XPS Group in London is seeking a Senior Consultant for the Risk Settlement team. You will oversee post-transaction activities to align schemes after buy-in, buyout, and wind-up, working closely with trustees, sponsors and advisers.

The role suits a DB pensions expert who can manage complex client work, coordinate multiple workstreams and deliver high-quality results in a fast-moving environment.