At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex pension transitions and ensure clients receive top-notch service.
- Company: Join an award-winning Pension Risk Transfer business with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hybrid working, generous holidays, and a performance-related bonus plan.
- Other info: Be part of a sustainable workplace aiming for net-zero carbon by 2030.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the pensions sector while shaping client servicing propositions.
- Qualifications: Pensions qualification and strong experience in Defined Benefit schemes are essential.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
We're looking for a Transitions Director to join our Award‐Winning Pension Risk Transfer business. This is a senior, client‐facing role where you'll bring deep Defined Benefit pensions knowledge, strong implementation experience and the confidence to work with Trustees, Sponsors, Advisers and Internal Stakeholders. You'll play a key part in shaping client servicing propositions, leading on complex implementation activity and making sure that customers receive consistently good outcomes. This is a hybrid working opportunity, which will allow you to work flexibly between your home and the office, to help you find a work‐life balance that works for you.
What you'll be doing:
- Providing technical expertise across legal, regulatory, reinsurance, product development and operational matters
- Owning tailored servicing responses for RFQs and supporting new business opportunities
- Leading client and customer servicing content in pitches and finals presentations
- Understanding prospective clients, their de‐risking plans and scheme‐specific onboarding needs
- Managing end‐to‐end implementation activity for large and complex PRT transactions
- Producing clear documentation and MI to support governance, progress tracking and decision making
- Completing post‐implementation reviews with Trustees, Advisers and Administrators
- Supporting with the development of pensions technical, transition and onboarding capability across the team
Who we're looking for:
- Pensions qualification (such as PMI) or equivalent practical experience is essential.
- Project Management Qualification (such as PRINCE2) also highly desirable
- Strong experience administering, transitioning or onboarding Defined Benefit pension schemes
- In‐depth knowledge of Pension Risk Transfer, including buy‐ins and buy‐outs
- Strong understanding of DB pension regulations, wind‐up requirements and related customer impacts
- Experience presenting to Trustees, Advisers and other Senior External Stakeholders
- Strong project management, organisation and prioritisation skills
- Ability to work confidently with complex data, benefit calculations and operational processes
- Clear communication skills, with the ability to influence across complex Stakeholder groups
Benefits:
- The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance‐related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
- Generous pension contribution
- Life assurance
- Healthcare Plan
- 30 days holiday, plus public holidays
- Competitive family leave
- Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand‐new electric car through tax‐efficient salary sacrifice
- Discounts we offer – both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online
- We're creating net‐zero carbon workplaces by 2030 by investing in our sustainable, modern offices across the UK, all designed to bring people together and elevate the in‐person experience
PRT - Transitions Director in London employer: Legal And General Group
Legal & General (L&G) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee growth, L&G provides numerous benefits including a competitive pension scheme, healthcare plans, and flexible working options, all within a culture that values diversity and inclusion. Located in the UK, employees can enjoy modern, sustainable offices designed to enhance the workplace experience while contributing to a net-zero carbon future.
