Senior Implementation Manager Job in South East

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Senior Implementation Manager Job in South East

Job Description
Location: Reigate – hybrid – 40% office based

Full time – 35 hours

About Us

We're a specialist UK financial services group focusing on attractive segments of the UK retirement income market. But guess what, we're not your traditional financial services company, and we're not just looking for traditional financial services people. We need agile operators who can quickly find solutions and are committed to doing the right thing for our customers.

We are passionate about our strong purpose of helping people achieve a better later life, and our culture is built around our identity of being Just. We do the right thing in the right way. Collaborating and valuing differences makes us a successful team in which everyone feels included. Our culture, combined with our strong purpose, is one of our key competitive advantages and helps us to make Just an inclusive and great place to work.

In 2021 we were named as one of the UK's 100 Best Large Companies to Work For and accredited as a 2-star organisation, representing outstanding levels of engagement. Alongside these, we were also recognised in the following Best Companies categories: Financial Services' 30 Best Companies to Work For, London's 75 Best Large Companies to Work For, South East's 100 Best Companies to Work for and Northern Ireland's 10 Best Companies to Work For. We're extremely proud to have achieved this against the backdrop of the pandemic and the many challenges it posed to our colleagues and customers.

Role Responsibilities

Responsible for managing our existing buy-in clients achieve their de-risking ambitions and moving their scheme to buy-out. Covering all elements of the buy-out planning journey ensuring all aspects of data cleanse, scheme preparations are aligned and agreed. Provide data set requirements to Data & Onboarding team to prepare files and client agreed templates for Individual Policy production.

Working with wider Implementations Services area to agree true up, proposed on boarding and IP timetable work for all internal key stakeholders ensuring Clients and TPA commitments are met and issues are escalated accordingly.

The role will involve working on a number of transactions at once ensuring all parties are aware of their responsibilities and agree timescales.

Examples of Key Activities

Oversee the project managing of all buyout implementations, agreeing project plans with internal and Trustee/Administrator stakeholders updating, as required, any key deliverables change or are delayed
Support the Trustee's, their administrators or in house Pensions teams throughout the data cleanse process as required, providing advice and support for final data requirements and any administration queries
Agree the flow of all scheme implementations in to Mercer with the Implementation Services area, ensuring adequate planning and preparation time works for all parties.
Drive through scheme implementations to a satisfactory conclusion, dealing with Mercer queries as required and providing regular updates to all interested parties
Prepare all scheme data for transition to Mercer, templates are agreed for IP's and papers for approval area ready and signed off as per agreed DB Governance matrix.
Calculate funding requirements (cash flows) during JLT set up process ensuring information provided to BAU team within agreed timeframes
Oversee all operational tasks for schemes in transition such as payroll funding and member calculations, working with Operational team as required
Support Operational team with any queries from clients and members in the immediate period post implementation and handover
Provide MI for central pack and to enable the Operational Services teams to understand timeline to buy-out, resource expectations and plan for the onboarding activities with Mercer.Skills and Knowledge

Professional qualifications such as PMI would be beneficial, but not required if relevant "Industry" experience has been gained. Project and stakeholder management qualifications are also desirable.
Proven planning and organisational skills with the ability to plan scheme implementations and manage a diverse workload
Excellent understanding of DB de risking administration requirements and how they differ from standard pensions administration essential
Self-starter, able to work on own and to tight deadlines, maintaining exceptional standards of accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent understanding of life and pensions industry essential, in particular DB Pensions and the DB de risking market
Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to work with both Trustees and EBCs to drive scheme transactions through to conclusion
Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels and present our capability externally in a clear and concise manner
Excellent problem analysis and resolution skills
Proven project management skills
Previous experience in DB Pensions De Risking
Experience of working with both Trustees and EBCs and evidence of driving scheme transitions through to conclusionWorking for us, you get your Just Rewards

A Competitive Salary, amazing Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
Along with 25 Days Annual Leave plus an Additional Day on us for your Birthday
Private Medical Cover and Income Protection, just in case
A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme – paid annually based on individual and company performance against targets
Opportunity to progress within your career both in-role and within the company
FREE access to the Headspace App, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline and Trained Physical & Mental Health First Aiders (On-Site)
A variety of Employee Funded Benefits available to you via our Online Benefits Portal
Plus several additional purchase options available for you and your loved ones

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: South East
Category: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
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