At a Glance
- Tasks: Build and lead the pension risk transfer proposition while supervising junior staff.
- Company: KPMG is a leading global consultancy with a rapidly growing Pensions Advisory team.
- Benefits: Opportunity to shape a new service and influence the team's direction.
- Other info: Positions available in London, Manchester, Birmingham, or Bristol.
- Why this job: Join a respected firm and develop a high-performing capability in pension risk transfer.
- Qualifications: UK qualified actuary with proven experience in pension risk transfer transactions.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
KPMG’s Pensions Advisory continues to build out its new pensions team and requires individuals that can bring different skill‑sets to the team. We are looking for a talented Director to join our team, who will be responsible for building and leading our pension risk transfer proposition.
As a Director, you will be responsible for effective collaboration within teams, supervising the work of junior staff, and providing coaching and development to assist them in the effective delivery of engagements.
Why join KPMG as a Pension Risk Transfer Specialist? KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of the rapidly growing Pensions Advisory team. In addition, the candidate will be able to shape and influence the team’s new pension risk transfer service.
What will you be doing?
- Building the proposition and the internal knowledge infrastructure around insurer research, pricing mechanisms, vendor selection material and client reporting.
- Leveraging internal networks and relationships to identify opportunities.
- Developing corporate and trustee networks, maintaining relationships and helping create the KPMG pensions brand and opportunities in the risk transfer space.
- Creating sales and marketing materials, building quality pipeline and leading presentations to win new business.
- Training other team members and passing on knowledge to create a high‑performing capability in the pension risk transfer market.
What will you need to do it?
- Proven track record in leading teams and building propositions.
- Hands‑on experience of delivering pension risk transfer transactions.
- Detailed knowledge of how pension risk transfer interacts with funding, investment and accounting, and an ability to drive and oversee data readiness.
- UK qualified actuary (or equivalent).
- A mature network of trustee contacts and relationships with insurers.
- Experience of managing and motivating teams, coaching and mentoring junior staff.
We pride ourselves on diversity and inclusion. KPMG is a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
Pension Risk Transfer Specialist in Manchester employer: Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
KPMG offers a diverse and inclusive workplace, being a member of the Disability Confident employer scheme. The Pensions Advisory team is expanding, providing opportunities for professional growth in major UK cities like London and Manchester.
Contact Details:
Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd Recruitment Team
