Post-Transaction Lead; Pensions

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Job profile for Post-Transaction Lead (Pensions)

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Contractual hours 36.25 Basis Full time Job category/type - XPS Pensions Date posted 29/07/2026 Job reference REQ
003779

Post-Transaction Lead (Pensions)

Location: Edinburgh

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

Grade: Senior Consultant

Hybrid

REQ
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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 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and project manage buy-in, buyout, and wind-up projects efficiently, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines and budget.
• Stringent coordination across all work streams to ensure deliverables are met.
• Liaise with and manage a range of internal and external stakeholders, including Trustees, Sponsors, and their advisory teams.
• Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with insurers, independent trustees, and legal firms.
• Contribute to new business initiatives, including participation in tenders and presentations.
• Prepare and deliver clear and accurate updates and reports to clients
• 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.

Your Profile:

Essential:

• Extensive experience in DB pensions with a strong technical background.
• Knowledge of buy-in, buyout, and wind-up processes, with an understanding of key work streams and their interactions.
• Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise…