Post Transaction Senior Consultant Business area Pensions Actuarial and Pension Risk Transfer Location London Job ID 326130 Location • London with hybrid working in line with departmental requirements At LCP we love what we do, and it shows. We help our clients make good decisions based on insightful analysis, industry expertise, and game-changing technology Our award-winning specialist Pension Risk Transfer team is the largest and most experienced de-risking team in the market. With the significant increase in pension risk transfer activity, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior consultant who is enthusiastic about risk transfer projects and passionate about achieving good outcomes for trustees, sponsors and members alike, to join our highly successful Post Transaction Team as we expand our capabilities. Who are the team? Our market-leading Post Transaction team consists of over 40 experienced practitioners who support trustees and sponsors to plan and execute the successful transition of their pension schemes to buy-out and wind-up. The team is unique in the market in its range of skills, depth of experience and robust project management capabilities, including strong, trusted relationships with insurer teams and detailed understanding of insurer processes and wider legislative requirements. Our clients are a mixture of existing LCP clients, and clients with incumbent advisers seeking LCP’s independent de-risking expertise to meet their strategic objectives. Some of the work you will be involved with will include: 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 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 Utilising your project management skills, depth of experience and collaborative approach, you will support clients as they move their schemes to ultimate wind-up within their desired timescales Contributing to the strategy of the wider team, attending networking events/conferences and contribute to new business tenders What skills, qualities and experience are we looking for? Demonstrable experience in a pensions consulting environment, or possibly with a bulk annuity provider Excellent UK pensions technical knowledge and understanding of legislative requirements around wind-ups Excellent project management skills with the ability to develop detailed project Ability to establish strong collaborative working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including other advisers, insurers, trustee boards and sponsoring employers Excellent Experience in leading and delivering presentations at client meetings Proactive and solutions-driven approach and ready to ‘hit the ground running’ Capable of strategic thinking and suggesting solutions, whilst also recognising potential risks and issues Enjoy taking an active role to guarantee client satisfaction for the Evidence of overseeing financial aspects and managing risks associated with projects Experience of new business tenders is desirable Dedication to achieving client satisfaction, while also considering the requirements of the business Desire to develop, coach and mentor less experienced team members What’s in it for Take a look at our and Career stories pages to see why our people love being here! As well as joining a multi-award winning, fun, collaborative, people first organisation where your personal and professional skills will be developed to make you the best you can be, we offer an attractive benefits package designed to promote your overall wellbeing so that you are able to perform to your full potential both in and out of work. Currently our core benefits package includes: For you: professional study support (where applicable) For your family: Life assurance Income protection Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption and shared parental leave For your health: 26 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time working) plus bank holidays of which can be taken flexibly!) with options to buy & sell holiday Private medical insurance Discounted gym memberships, critical illness and dental insurance through Eye care vouchers Cycle to work scheme Digital GP services Competitive pension scheme Discretionary bonus scheme High street discounts For others: Volunteering opportunities For the environment: Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (qualifying period applies) And much more! 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