Senior Transition Consultant - Defined Benefits

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Transition Consultant to enhance their Pension Risk Transfer business. In this hybrid role, you will collaborate with Employee Benefit Consultants and Trustees to create tailored transition plans and ensure accurate benefit administration. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including generous pension contributions and a modern workspace. If you are passionate about pensions and have a knack for project management, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying a flexible work-life balance.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Generous pension contributions

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday plus options to buy/sell

Family leave

Electric car scheme

Employee discounts

Collaborative workspace

Qualifications

• Pension qualification or equivalent experience is essential.
• Strong risk awareness and proactive risk mitigation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop scheme-specific transition plans and manage project documentation.
• Analyze benefits and data to draft legal agreements for administration.
• Support team development through training and mentorship.

Skills

Pension Qualification (CII or PMI)

Knowledge of pension regulations for DB schemes

Understanding of benefit structures in DB schemes

Project management experience

Excellent communication skills

Customer-focused relationship management

Education

Pension Qualification (CII or PMI)

Job description

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Senior Transition Consultant - Defined Benefits, Glasgow

Client: Legal & General

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category: Consulting

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

00075863dd44

Job Views:

2

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

We’re recruiting for a Senior Transition Consultant to join our Award Winning Pension Risk Transfer business.

We’re offering a competitive base salary, great benefits, and the opportunity to work with Employee Benefit Consultants and Trustees of Defined Benefit Pension Schemes to develop scheme-specific transition plans, reconcile scheme member data, and accurately record benefits.

This is a Hybrid Working opportunity, allowing you to work between your home and our offices to find a work-life balance that works for you.

What you'll be doing:

• Developing scheme-specific transition plans for transactions, providing documentation to demonstrate project management and efficient scheme transition control.
• Analyzing scheme benefits and data to draft legal agreements for proper benefit administration.
• Performing peer reviews to ensure benefit specifications and data accuracy.
• Managing progress of schemes, including reviews, customer communications, and information provision.
• Supporting new business and Transition Managers with administration advice and site visits.
• Ensuring timely communication and maintaining an audit trail of benefit and data items.
• Contributing to continuous improvement via MI reporting.
• Keeping internal and external stakeholders updated on key information.
• Supporting team development through training and mentorship.
• Providing customers with clear, tailored information about actions and next steps.

Qualifications:

• Pension Qualification such as CII or PMI or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of pension regulations for DB schemes, especially de-risking processes.
• Understanding of benefit structures and administration in Defined Benefit schemes.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to deliver accurate, cost-effective services.
• Strong risk awareness and proactive risk mitigation skills.
• Organizational skills and project management experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Customer-focused with relationship management skills.

Benefits:

• Performance-related bonus and share schemes.
• Generous pension contributions, life assurance, private medical insurance.
• At least 25 days holiday, plus options to buy/sell holiday.
• Family leave, electric car scheme, employee discounts.
• Modern, collaborative workspace designed for wellbeing.

Additional Information:

At L&G, we foster an inclusive culture, support flexible working, and value diverse backgrounds and experiences. We focus on outcomes and are open to flexible arrangements. Don’t worry if you don’t meet every criterion—bring your strengths and potential to our team.