Assistant Post-Transaction Lead
1 day ago
Reading
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Job profile for Assistant Post-Transaction Lead Location: Reading Contractual hours 36.25 Basis Full time Job category/type - XPS Pensions Date posted 06/08/2026 Job reference REQ003815 Assistant Post-Transaction Lead (Pensions) Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time Grade: Senior Consultant Hybrid REQ003815 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. Our goal is to foster a workplace where diverse talents thrive. About the Role: The XPS Risk Settlement team is a fast and exciting growing business area, working alongside trustees and insurers to help navigate schemes through buy-in, buyout and wind-up. Due to increased demand for our services, we are looking for ambitious, organised individuals to work within our post-transaction team, supporting Post-transaction Project Leads in overseeing the activities required for schemes to true-up after buy-in, buyout and eventually wind-up. This is a fantastic role for an individual from a DB background looking to expand into project and client management. We provide a positive working environment with an emphasis on training and development with relationships at the very heart of our business. You can expect an exciting and fulfilling career in a growing business area and an industry that provides a consistent challenge. Our mission is to help our clients manage the complex issues which impact their pension scheme in a pragmatic and understandable way. Communication is a key part of this. We advise Trustees and Corporate clients on a wide range of actuarial-related areas, including: • Helping them to understand the risks within their pension schemes and how they can manage this., • supporting Post-Transaction Project Leads in overseeing the activities required following a buy-in transaction through to buyout and eventual wind-up, • Providing tailored advice on a variety of aspects including funding and member options., • Analyse new and changing legislation, regulation, and guidance to help clients understand what it means for their scheme and what actions they need to take., • Supporting the governance of the pension scheme to ensure it is effectively and efficiently run for the ultimate benefit of the members., • Advising Corporates on the pension’s elements of their statutory accounts and, • Providing solutions to the complex area of GMP Rectification & Equalisation. The main responsibilities of this role are supporting Project Leads with setting-up and maintaining project documentation e.g. Project Initiation Documents, Project Plans, Highlight Reports, Risk and Issue Logs. • Documenting/following up actions with internal and external parties., • Facilitating meetings, agendas and meeting minutes., • Managing workstreams within large projects/ your own smaller projects., • Producing management reporting. Due to the changing nature of the business, the job holder may from time to time be required to undertake other activities of a similar nature that fall within their capabilities. Essential: • Experience of working with Defined Benefit Pension, • IT proficient in MS Office, • Excellent organisational and planning skills., • Strong stakeholder management skills., • Strong written, verbal and presentation skills to all levels., • Ability to multi-task and respond to changing priorities., • Able to take ownership and responsibility for own work., • Ability to create and manage documentation., • Flexible approach to work pressures., • Good problem-solving skills., • A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail., • Strong belief in adhering to deadlines and quality service., • Effective interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and build long-term working relationships at all levels, both internal and external of the organisation. Desirable: • Experience in project-based work is desirable., • Proficient in use of MS Project, • Advanced MS Excel capabilities, • Enjoy a competitive salary, • annual discretionary bonus, • 25 days’ holiday with buy/sell flexibility, • pension matching, • healthcare plans, • life assurance, • retailer discounts, • flexible benefits scheme, • employee assistance, • digital GP service, • paid volunteer days available, • referral bonuses are offered for introducing suitable candidates to XPS. XPS Group is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure accessible and supportive work settings for all employees. Any employment offer made will be conditional upon you satisfying DBS Disclosure checks, Employment or educational references, Satisfactory credit checks and eligibility to work in the UK before an offer can be made. XPS Group is not able to provide sponsorship to employees. To find out more please visit: www.xpsgroup.com #J-18808-Ljbffr