Pension De-Risking Project Lead

Responsibilities

• Managing the de‑risking client relationship for high‑profile and escalated client projects.
• Supporting the client director and acting as the central point of contact for guidance.
• Preparing costings for new or pipeline project work across the De‑risking teams.
• Assessing and managing flagged risks in pension scheme data that may impact project delivery.
• Constantly reviewing processes to identify opportunities for change and discussing these with the De‑risking Operational Director.
• Assessing budget risks and escalating promptly with a clear explanation of the risks and proposed remedial action.
• Leading high‑profile and escalated projects, ensuring that assigned tasks are completed in line with timescales set in project plans or otherwise agreed with the client at the required level of quality.
• Agreeing appropriate requirements, deadlines, and budgets with client directors for assigned projects.
• Attending project review meetings and project kick‑off calls, where required.
• Developing a flexible method of communication to support client reporting.

• Strong DB/DC pension knowledge and experience.
• Relevant experience in leading client projects.
• Ability to develop and implement processes and improvements.
• Advanced process awareness.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Analytical aptitude.