Scheme Transition Consultant Up to £90,000 Move to a Provider

Scheme Transition Consultant Up to £90,000 Move to a ProviderLocation: London or SE England, hybridSalary: £, plus a generous bonus and wider benefits.I am working with a leading insurer to recruit a Scheme Transition Consultant into their Bulk Purchase Annuity (BPA) business.For an experienced DB pensions professional or Project Manager currently working within a consultancy or TPA, this is a rare opportunity to make the highly sought-after move to the insurer side. This role allows you to step away from traditional consulting constraints and leverage your technical risk-settlement, buy-in/buy-out, or complex implementation experience directly in-house.Acting as a key specialist within the firm, you will manage a portfolio of new bulk annuity business from exclusive appointment through to final settlement, ensuring a smooth transition experience for Trustees and clientsThis is an opportunity to move from a consultancy to a provider.The role:

• Lead the end-to-end onboarding and transition process for bulk annuity transactions, controlling delivery and timelines
• Act as the primary point of contact for your portfolio, attending "beauty parades", leading regular transition meetings, and managing queries between the firm and client
• Oversee data migration, payroll funding setups, and the data cleanse process; calculate scheme benefits in line with rules and manage the ultimate handover to Actuarial and Finance teams.
• Establish and document client controls during transition, complete regulatory checks to ensure a robust audit trail, and drive process improvements

The individual:

• Strong knowledge of DB pensions and DB pensions administration, with a particular focus on the risk transfer/ settlement and BPA/ Bulk Annuity market (GMP also useful)
• Proven experience working on implementations, data cleanse exercises, or large-scale pensions projects
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to organise work under pressure and build strong relationships across internal teams and TPAs

This is an excellent opportunity to make the highly sought-after move to the insurer side. This role allows you to step away from traditional consulting and leverage your technical skills with a provider. Please apply or contact me directly for full details on the client and package