Pensions Transition Manager - Defined Benefit

Transition Relationship Manager - This role would suit a Senior Pensions Administrator looking to move into the Bulk Purchase Annuity / Defined Benefit Buy In/Out /De-Risking space

Location: London or Reigate – hybrid 50%

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours

Purpose

This role is responsible for project planning and managing scheme transitions from contract negotiations through to the end of data cleanse, including the collation and validation of accurate data providing the cornerstone of the transaction and implementation of the contact. Agreeing process and timescales with the trustees and internal key stakeholders ensuring client commitments are met and issues are escalated accordingly, with excellent stakeholder management throughout the process.

Delivering strong and consistent stakeholder management setting clear and agreeable timescales and expectations; the engagement experience and journey we deliver to our clients paves the way for future business opportunities.

The role will involve working on a number of transactions at once and the transition manager is responsible for ensuring all parties involved in the initial transition activities are aware of their responsibilities. The role will also provide direction and support for the development of the Transition Consultant and Transition Support roles.

About Just

We help people achieve a better later life. That’s our purpose and it’s the reason we exist. We are a fast-growing company helping customers enjoy the retirement they deserve. We do this through a variety of market leading, award-winning products and services, delivered by a diverse team of over 1,400 purpose-led colleagues who genuinely put the customer at the heart of everything we do.

This is a brilliant time to join our business. We are on an exciting growth journey to become the UK’s most loved retirement expert.

Key responsibilities

You will be responsible for smooth and successful transition and implementation of schemes that transact with us. This role has been created to support the growth and ambition of our business; you would do this by:

• Working primarily with scheme administrators and will be responsible for a number of transitions at any one time, of varying sizes and complexity, ensuring that all parties involved in each project are aware of their responsibilities and deliver accordingly.
• Providing strong and consistent stakeholder management, setting clear and agreeable timescales and expectations with both internal & external stakeholders.

What we’re looking for

• Experienced within the DB Pensions OR the DB De-risking Market, with knowledge of buy-ins and buy outs or general de-risking
• Experience of relationship management and/or project management
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; with the ability to analyse and check data accordingly and efficiently whilst explaining issues to clients in a clear and appropriate manner.

What’s in it for you

• A competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus an additional day on us for your birthday
• Private medical cover and income protection, just in case
• A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme
• Opportunities to progress your career in-role and within the company
• Free access to the Headspace app, 24/7 employee assistance helpline and trained physical and mental health first aiders
• A variety of employee funded benefits available via our online benefits portal
• Plus, several additional purchase options available for you and your loved ones

Explore our full range of benefits on our dedicated benefits page.

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