At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting De-Risking projects and manage data for pension schemes.
- Company: Join XPS Group, a leading UK consultancy with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible holidays, healthcare plans, and more.
- Other info: Remote work with occasional office visits and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the pensions sector while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management and DB pensions is essential.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
At XPS, we don't just value the work you do - we value you.
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Whether you're looking for your next challenge, greater flexibility, or a place where you can make a real impact, you'll find opportunities to thrive at XPS.
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Pensions Project Consultant - De-Risking (RST)
Job type: Permanent, Full Time. Grade: Consultant. Location: Remote.
About XPS Group
XPS Group is a prominent and growing UK consultancy and administration firm within the pensions and insurance sectors.
As a FTSE 250 company with over 2000 employees, we leverage expertise alongside advanced technology to serve over 1,400 pension schemes and their sponsors.
About the Role
Remote working with occasional office visits. Our teams provide services to a wide range of scheme types.
- GMP Rectification & Equalisation
- Buy-In/Buy-Out related De-Risking
- Data cleansing
- Ad hoc projects such as scheme closures, benefit rectifications and liability reduction exercises
Key Responsibilities
- Lead as Scheme Lead for De-Risking (Buy-In/Buy-Out) projects, maintaining responsibility for all data related items.
- Attend and lead meetings with stakeholders, ensuring effective planning and communication.
- Deliver tasks against agreed deadlines and manage resources, providing feedback and authorisation of work.
- Conduct project management meetings, acting as the main point of contact for the De-Risking team.
- Review and query Benefit Specifications and scheme data; extract, interpret, analyse and process data from multiple sources.
- Perform bulk manual calculations such as CSP Calculations, Benefit Rectification & Benefit Audits.
- Set up and lead "Kick off" calls with relevant parties.
- Monitor overall project scope and budget, communicating changes and additional costs promptly.
- Provide ad hoc training to team members where required.
- Ensure all projects/tasks are completed in an auditable manner, including feedback on best practice.
- Maintain regular updates to the team manager and stakeholders.
- Occasional travel may be required as the business changes.
Your Profile - Essential
- Client/Project Management experience from conception to implementation.
- Thorough understanding of DB Pensions with significant manual calculation experience.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and written, verbal and presentation skills.
- Ability to multi task and respond to changing priorities.
- Ownership and responsibility for own work.
- IT proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
- Experience creating and managing documentation.
- Team player in a multi disciplined environment.
- Flexible approach to work pressures and problem solving.
- High accuracy and attention to detail in documentation.
- Strong commitment to deadlines and quality service.
- Effective interpersonal skills and customer focused delivery approach.
What We Offer
Competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus and 25 days holiday with flexibility, pension matching, healthcare plans, life assurance, and retailer discounts.
We also support flexible benefits, employee assistance, digital GP service, paid volunteer days and referral bonuses.
Equal Opportunities Statement
XPS Group is committed to diversity and equal opportunities, welcoming applications from all candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.
As a Disability Confident employer, we provide accessible and supportive work settings.
Eligibility
Any employment offer is conditional upon DBS disclosure, employment or educational references, credit checks, and eligibility to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.
Who Are We
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At XPS, we prioritise your growth and well-being, offering a collaborative and flexible work environment that empowers you to shape your career while making a meaningful impact. As a remote Pensions Project Consultant, you'll enjoy competitive benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, healthcare plans, and opportunities for professional development, all within a supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in a role where your expertise in pensions can thrive, and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence.
