Oliver James
BPA Pensions Manager
Location: Manchester / London
We are seeking an experienced BPA Pensions Manager to join a growing pensions operations team, supporting the implementation of BPA business through buy-in, transition, buy-out and post transaction. Ongoing management of complex defined benefit pension arrangements.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced DB Pensions professional who enjoys managing projects, stakeholder relationships and operational change initiatives within a fast-growing area of the pensions market.
The Role
You will play a key role in the successful implementation and transition of pension schemes, working closely with trustees, third-party administrators and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing end to end project delivery
- Managing scheme on boarding and implementation activities
- Supporting data due diligence, validation and quality reviews
- Coordinating scheme transitions and operational readiness activities
- Managing relationships with trustees, administrators and key stakeholders
- Overseeing data migration, cleansing and control processes
- Supporting payroll and member administration transition activities
- Producing management information, reporting and valuation extracts
- Identifying operational risks and ensuring appropriate governance controls are maintained
- Contributing to process improvement initiatives and operational best practice
About You
Essential:
- Strong Defined Benefit (DB) pensions experience
- Experience managing pension scheme implementations, transitions, projects or operational change activities
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex pension and member data
- Experience working with pensions administration systems and Microsoft Excel
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects to deadlines
Desirable:
- Experience within Bulk Purchase Annuities (BPA) or Pension Risk Transfer
- Experience of scheme on boarding, buy-ins, buyouts or data migration projects
- Knowledge of reinsurance arrangements
- PMI qualifications or a willingness to study towards professional qualifications
What's on Offer
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Opportunity to join a growing and evolving pensions business
- Exposure to high-profile pension scheme implementations and transitions
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Career development opportunities within a specialist pensions function
- Competitive salary and benefits package
If you are interested in discussing this opportunity further, or would like a broader conversation about the pensions market, please reach out to
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