Senior Pensions Risk Transfer Consultant

Alexander Lloyd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Pensions Consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Consultant to join their dynamic Risk Settlement Group. In this role, you will advise clients on a variety of pension risk settlement transactions and manage key stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in pension settlements, strong technical skills, and excellent communication abilities. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and supports continuous development in an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working environment

Support for wellbeing and work-life balance

Continuous development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering Pension risk settlement transactions.
• Broad industry experience with strong technical capability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advise on a wide range of settlement transactions.
• Ensure timely and within-budget delivery of transactions.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders in transactions.
• Guide clients on their strategic journey towards settlement.
• Build strong relationships with trustees and advisors.
• Champion new business initiatives and market solutions.
• Contribute to the strategic growth of the Risk Settlement Group.
• Mentor and develop colleagues for future roles.

Skills

Delivering Pension risk settlement transactions

Technical capability in the industry

Communication and relationship-building

Self-motivated mindset

Collaborative teamwork

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Job description

This is an outstanding opening for an experienced Pensions professional keen to join a market leading Pensions Consultancy and their incredibly strong dynamic Risk Settlement Group where you will have the opportunity to lead high-profile transactions, influence the development of new propositions, and have a broader impact beyond your immediate client portfolio.

About the role

As a Senior Consultant within this Risk Settlement Group, you will be a key contributor to a large, specialist team advising clients across the Pension risk transfer market. You will play a senior role in delivering complex settlement transactions and shaping strategic outcomes for clients.

What you’ll be doing, your responsibilities will include :

• Acting as senior support or lead transaction adviser on a wide range of settlement transactions, including buy-ins, buy-outs, wind-ups, longevity swaps, and consolidation or capital solutions
• Taking responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of transactions, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget
• Leading and managing relationships with key transaction stakeholders
• Advising clients on their strategic “Journey to Settlement”, including preparation, feasibility and market readiness
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with trustees, sponsors and other professional advisers to develop new settlement opportunities
• Playing a central role in new business initiatives, both internally and externally
• Using deep market knowledge to develop innovative settlement solutions
• Supporting marketing activity and thought leadership, including campaigns, events and conferences
• Contributing to the growth and strategic direction of the Risk Settlement Group
• Coaching, mentoring and developing colleagues to help build future leaders

Skills and experience required :

• A proven track record of delivering Pension risk settlement transactions
• Broad industry experience with strong technical capability
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A self-motivated, ambitious mindset
• The ability to develop and support colleagues within collaborative teams
• Strong attention to detail alongside the ability to think strategically

Why this opportunity?

This firm will reward you with a comprehensive benefits package alongside a flexible, inclusive working environment that supports wellbeing and work life balance. You will become part of a strong learning culture which supports continuous development, enabling colleagues to grow, share knowledge and achieve their full potential.