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Pensions Projects De-Risking Specialist Lead

1 month ago

Reading, United Kingdom XPS Pensions Group Full time
Contractual hours

36.25

Basis

Full time

Job category/type
  • XPS Administration
Date posted

20/12/2024

Job reference

REQ002719


Pensions Projects De-Risking Specialist Lead

Any XPS office location

Hybrid

Full Time

PermanentRef: REQ002719

XPS Group is a leading UK consulting and administration business specialising in the pensions and insurance sectors. At XPS, 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 APT business continues to grow and we are now looking for an experienced De-Risking lead to join one our vibrant XPS office locations with hybrid working. This is an exciting role and would most likely suit someone with significant experience of DB pensions in a de-risking role.

A FTSE 250 company, XPS combines expertise and insight with advanced technology and analytics to address the needs of over 1,400 pension schemes and their sponsoring employers on an ongoing and project basis. We undertake pensions administration for over one million members and provide advisory services to schemes and corporate sponsors in respect of schemes of all sizes, including 88 with assets over £1bn. We also provide wider ranging support to insurance companies in the life and bulk annuities sector.

Our people drive our success and as an XPS employee, you can bring your whole self to work - Everyone is treated equally and with respect. We will provide you with the support and training you need to grow and be at your very best. It’s about inclusion and diversity, ensuring all our people feel included, that they belong to XPS and that they’re happy. Above all, it’s about ensuring everyone has a voice and feels valued.

The Team

Our award-winning pensions administration business puts scheme members at the heart of everything we do. Our services include scheme administration, first-time outsourcing, member communications and scam protection.

The Role

As a De-risking Lead with XPS you will:
  • Ownership of the de-risking project. Drive the projects forward, ensuring action is taken and momentum is kept.
  • Ensure coordination between all APT teams.
  • Ensure coordination between all parties.
  • Feed in comments from the client and legal advisers, where relevant.
  • Keep actions and timescales on track, incorporate additional ad-hoc actions when required.
  • Lead client meetings; the de-risking lead is expected to be client-facing, presenting results and advice to the client.
  • Manage fees and quotations.

Your profile

Essential Criteria
  • Client/Project Management experience from concept to implementation.
  • Extensive understanding of DB Pensions with significant de-risking experience.
  • Effective interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and build long-term working relationships at all levels, both internal and external of the organisation.
  • Excellent stakeholder management.
  • Strong written, verbal and presentation skills to all levels.
  • Excellent organisational and planning skills.
  • Ability to create and manage documentation.
  • Able to work as part of a multi-disciplined team.
  • Able to recognise the need for a customer-focused approach to their delivery both in terms of quality and exceeding customer expectations.


What we offer:

Find out more about Life at XPS

Find out more about Our People Approach

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.

Please discuss with the recruitment team, via phone or email, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process. For example, we can provide materials in an alternative format, or give you extra time in interviews or tests.

If you do not feel ready to apply or still have questions, please email us by clicking here

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.

We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued, including age, background, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Please note we reserve the right to close our vacancies early and we only accept CVs direct from candidates or our preferred supplier list.

XPS try wherever possible to respond to all applicants if for any reason you have not heard from us within 28 days of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. #J-18808-Ljbffr