Assistant Pensions Consultant

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Location: Leeds

Employment type: Permanent, Full Time

Grade: Associate

Hybrid

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.

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 clients and their members through the life cycle of the pension scheme—from scheme set up and benefit design through to eventual scheme wind‑up.
• Providing tailored advice on a variety of aspects including funding and member options.
• Analysing 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.
• Providing solutions to the complex area of GMP rectification & equalisation.
• We are very ambitious and want to continue our strong growth. As part of this we are committed to developing market‑leading tools and approaches for our clients. For example, our online funding software ‘Radar’ has been previously awarded Actuarial Software of the Year.

• Build new relationships and develop long‑term partnerships.
• Provide advice to support clients and solve problems.
• Manage existing relationships.
• Input into and set the agenda for trustee meetings, working in collaboration with appointed legal advisers, actuaries, investment advisers, auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Manage key projects—including attending regular project calls, updating project plans, progressing key actions, managing risk and reporting on project progress and key performance indicators.

• Experience of working in pensions consulting or a similar pensions‑related role (e.g., administration, in‑house pensions management). At least 1 year of experience is desired.
• Proficiency in pensions knowledge and willingness to utilise this.
• Experience with trust‑based pension arrangements.
• An understanding of the pensions industry.
• A strong academic background.
• An inquisitive mind and a desire to learn.
• An understanding of the value of good customer service.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Self‑sufficient, able to work with minimal supervision and show initiative.
• Highly motivated and driven to succeed.
• Enjoys thinking independently and able to make decisions.

• PMI qualified or part‑qualified.

Enjoy a competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus, and 25 days’ holiday with buy/sell flexibility. Benefits include pension matching, healthcare plans, life assurance, and retailer discounts. We support our team with a flexible benefits scheme, employee assistance, and digital GP service. Participation in volunteering events is encouraged with paid volunteer days available. Referral bonuses are offered for introducing suitable candidates to XPS.

Apply using the “Apply Now” option or email  for more information.

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.