Pension Risk Transfer Specialist
| Posting date: | 22 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, M2 3AE |
| Company: | KPMG UK |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 108987 |
Summary
Pension Risk Transfer Specialist - 108897
Base Location: London, Manchester, Birmingham or Bristol
KPMG’s Pensions Advisory continues to build out its new pensions team and requires individuals that can bring different skill-sets to the team. We are looking for a talented Director to join our team, who will be responsible for building and leading our pension risk transfer proposition.
As a Director, you will be responsible for effective collaboration within teams, supervising the work of junior staff, and providing coaching and development to assist them in the effective delivery of engagements.
Why join KPMG as a Pension Risk Transfer Specialist?
KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of the rapidly growing Pensions Advisory team. In addition, the candidate will be able to shape and influence the team’s new pension risk transfer service.
What will you be doing?
- Building the proposition and the internal knowledge infrastructure around insurer research, pricing mechanisms, vendor selection material and client reporting
- Leveraging internal networks and relationships to identify opportunities
- Developing corporate and trustee networks, maintain relationships and help create the KPMG pensions brand and opportunities in the risk transfer space
- Creating sales and marketing materials, building quality pipeline and leading presentations to win new business
- Training other team members and passing on knowledge to create a high-performing capability in the pension risk transfer market.
What will you need to do it?
- Proven track record in leading team and building propositions
- Hands-on experience of delivering pension risk transfer transactions
- Detailed knowledge of how pension risk transfer interacts with funding, investment and accounting, and an ability to drive and oversee data readiness
- UK qualified actuary (or equivalent)
- A mature network of trustee contacts and relationships with insurers
- Experience of managing and motivating teams, coaching and mentoring junior staff
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