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Post-Transaction Lead
Reading
Hybrid
Full Time
Permanent
Ref: REQ002703
XPS Group is a leading UK consulting and administration business specialising in the pensions and insurance sectors. Our vision is to create a vibrant place to work where difference is recognised as a strength and where talented people can flourish and achieve their highest potential.
Our Risk Settlement team continues to grow, and we are now looking for an experienced Post-Transaction Lead to join our vibrant London office with hybrid working. This is an exciting role and would most likely suit someone with previous experience in a similar role where they have gained knowledge and experience of Defined Benefit (DB) pension schemes.
The Team
The XPS Risk Settlement team is one of the fastest growing business areas, working alongside trustees and insurers to help navigate schemes through buy-in, buyout and wind-up.
Due to this growth, we are looking for ambitious, experienced individuals to work within our post-transaction team, overseeing the activities required for schemes once a buy-in transaction has completed, through to buyout and eventually wind-up.
The Role
As a Post-Transaction Lead with XPS you will:
* Support Risk Settlement Broking team as needed during the buy-in and buyout process
* Project manage and lead buy-in to buyout/wind-up projects efficiently and within budget.
* Liaise with and manage a range of internal and external stakeholders including Trustees, Sponsors along with their wider advisory teams.
* Build, develop and maintain relationships with insurers, independent trustees and legal firms.
* Contribute to new business initiatives, possibly as part of new business tenders and presentations
* Prepare and deliver papers/advice to clients.
Your profile
Essential Criteria
* Significant DB pensions experience with a strong technical background.
* Some buy-in, buyout and wind-up experience and a good understanding of the key workstreams and their interactions.
* Highly organised with the ability to prioritise effectively
* Strong stakeholder management skills.
* Strong written, verbal and presentation skills to all levels.
* Ability to influence, multi-task and respond to changing priorities.
* Able to take ownership and responsibility for own work.
* Flexible approach to work pressures.
* Good problem-solving skills.
* A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Strong belief in adhering to deadlines and quality service.
* Effective interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and build long-term working relationships at all levels, both internal and external of the organisation.
Desirable Criteria
* Experience in project-based work is desirable.
* Proficient in use of MS Project
* Advanced MS Excel capabilities
What we offer:
We offer an attractive reward package, typical benefits can include:
* Competitive salary
* Participation in annual discretionary Bonus Scheme
* 25 days holiday plus flexibility to buy or sell holiday
* Flexible Bank holidays
* Pension scheme, matching contribution structure
* Healthcare cash plan
* Flexible Benefits Scheme to support you in and out of work, helping you look after you and your family covering Security & Protection, Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
* Life Assurance cover, four times basic salary
* XPS Rewards (offers High Street discounts and savings from retailers and services providers as well as offers available via phone)
* Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household
* Access to a digital GP service
* Paid volunteering day when participating in Company organised events
* Staff referral scheme when you introduce a friend to XPS
What next:
If you feel XPS could be the next step on your career ladder, please apply directly via the links provided and we look forward to learning more about you. We will consider all applicants and respond swiftly.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following requirements:
* Right to Work confirmation
* DBS Disclosure check
* Employment or educational references covering five years
* Satisfactory credit check
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