Covenant Consultant/Senior Consultant

Covenant Consultant/Senior ConsultantLocation - London with hybrid working in line with departmental requirementsLCP is an award-winning actuarial and analytics consultancy providing market-leading capabilities and advice across pensions and financial services, energy, health, and analytics. We use powerful analytics fused with human expertise to shape a more positive future.Who are we?Our rapidly growing Covenant & Financial Analysis consulting team at LCP is highly respected in the pensions industry and beyond. Our core work involves advising stakeholders on the employer covenant of sponsors to UK defined benefit pensions schemes, in relation to both periodic risk assessments and in the context of fast-moving corporate transactions. More recently we have started to provide non-pensions financial consulting services to some of LCP\'s exciting new and diversified business streams and now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Covenant Consultant/Senior Consultant to join them in our London office and continue our journeyWhat does the role involve?Providing financial advice to a portfolio of clients which will include.Leading the preparation of financial analysis and written advice regarding:Covenant assessments to support actuarial valuationsMonitoring assignmentsTransactional activity including M&A deals, refinancing\'s, restructuring and other events that impact on sponsor strengthLonger term journey planningInsurer diligence transactionsFinancial analysis assignments in conjunction with our colleagues at LCP Delta regarding the energy transition and/or other areas of LCP as requiredAgreeing scopes of work and client delivery timelines with clientsDiscussing financial data with finance teamsLiaising with colleagues at LCP who provide other services to existing clients as appropriateAttending meetings as appropriateMarketing LCP\'s covenant services, including:Assisting on the tendering process for new advisory appointments, both to existing LCP clients, and to clients where there is no existing advisory relationship with LCPTaking ownership of agreed areas of our business development strategyEngaging with colleagues to build team\'s brand within the firm, with the aim of maximising internal referralsPublicising the team with external stakeholders, including presenting at roundtables, attending networking events, preparing marketing materials etc.What experience, skills qualities are we looking for?Qualified Chartered Accountant (100% first time passes preferred) with demonstrable post qualified experienceExperience working in the pensions industry and, specifically within employer covenant areas (other backgrounds will be relevant if you do not have this experience, e.g. restructuring, corporate finance)Understanding of relevant pensions regulation and legislationAbility to analyse statutory and management accounts, forecasts, and other financial informationExcellent research skills, including in relation to the prospects for individual businesses and overall sectorsA demonstrable track record of delivering written advice to clients and an ability to create intuitive conclusions from relevant financial informationClear, accurate and concise communication skills, both written and spoken and being comfortable in communicating to clients and management teamsProactive in seeking guidance when planning or prioritising complex or conflicting tasksAbility to obtain the confidence of Partners in the team by taking responsibility to ensure work is done to a high standard, within budget and within agree deadlinesComfortable with working under pressureA collaborative approach to work within a team structureExcellent project management, planning and organisational skills, with the ability to record, store and present information in a systematic wayExcellent commercial awarenessDelegation of work to, and effective management of less experienced team members to ensure that work is delivered in a timely and efficient manner.A commitment to delivering high quality work to clients and developing your career at LCPExtensive experience with Microsoft Office applicationsWhat\'s in it for you?Take a look at our Glassdoor and Career stories pages to see why our people love being here As well as joining a multi-award winning, fun, collaborative, people first organisation where your personal and professional skills will be developed to make you the best you can be, we offer an attractive benefits package designed to promote your overall wellbeing so that you are able to perform to your full potential both in and out of work. Currently our core benefits package includes:For you:Professional study support (where applicable)Access to our internal Wellbeing, LGBTQ+, Multicultural and Women\'s networksFor your family:Life assuranceIncome protectionEnhanced maternity/paternity/adoption and shared parental leaveFor your health:26 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time working) plus bank holidays (most of which can be taken flexibly) with options to buy & sell holidayPrivate medical insuranceDiscounted gym memberships, critical illness and dental insurance through our flexible benefitsEye care vouchersCycle to work schemeDigital GP servicesFor your wealth:Competitive pension schemeDiscretionary bonus schemeHigh street discountsSeason ticket loansFor others:Volunteering opportunitiesAnd much moreWe 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.LCP is committed to making our opportunities accessible to all and would welcome you getting in touch to let us know if an adjustment can be made to help with your application. This may be extra time for assessments, pre-interview site visits, interview structure or questions, or asking us about building accessibility. Whatever it may be, please get in touch via our dedicated email address - accessibilityaware@lcp.uk.com to discuss how we can support you with your application.Recruitment agenciesLCP operates a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for recruitment agencies which is reviewed annually. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies who are not part of our current PSL. LCP only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place, and the agency has been instructed by a member of our recruitment team to supply CVs via the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for a legitimate, open vacancy. If this process is not adhered to, LCP reserve the right to contact these candidates directly and have discussions with them without paying any agency fees. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to any employee or Partner at LCP. #J-18808-Ljbffr