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Graduate Pension Consultant - Bristol

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XPS Pensions Group

May 10, 2023

Applications are closed

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Consulting
    Banking & Finance
  • Bristol

Requirements

  • To thrive in this role, we would expect the most suitable candidate to be a graduate with GCSE (Grade 5+) Maths (or equivalent):
  • A keen interest the wider pensions industry and financial landscape
  • 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
  • Highly motivated and driven to succeed
  • Enjoy thinking independently and able to make decisions
  • Analytical mind-set, with a high level of numeracy
  • Ability to problem solve and come up with solutions
  • Outstanding accuracy and attention to detail
  • Outstanding communication skills, written, oral and in presentation form
  • Desire and ability to build great relationships with colleagues and clients
  • Adaptable and a team-player
  • Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office
  • Conscientious with an appetite to learn and develop skillsRight to work in the UK without restriction
  • Able to demonstrate XPS values

Responsibilities

  • We want to help you reach your potential and be the best that you can be. By joining XPS you will be involved in a wide variety of work.  If you choose, we will support you through the APMI exams and you’ll be supported by on-the-job training, resulting in you developing your knowledge and abilities quickly. We know that it’s a real challenge completing professional qualifications whilst progressing in a new job, so we’ll help you every step of the way - we’ll equip you with study materials and time to study.
  • As a Graduate Pension Consultant in the TGS team at XPS, no day will ever be the same, but you will:
  • Promote and adhere to the XPS values.
  • Work as part of a team to assist clients solve their challenges and best meet their objectives. This includes but is not limited to:
  • Adherence to new legislation and regulations
  • Member or employee communications (e.g. retirement support, annual newsletters).
  • Scheme buyout and wind up projects.
  • Provider assessments / oversight
  • Provide general support to the wider consulting team.
  • Assist senior colleagues prepare for, attend, and follow up from client meetings.
  • Collate and publish meeting papers for client meetings.
  • Draft minutes from client meetings within agreed timescales and ensure that action points are communicated to relevant parties and followed up.
  • Attend and participate at internal technical training sessions.
  • Assist with scheme governance matters such as monitoring statutory deadlines, setting up and maintaining scheme business plans, maintaining scheme document libraries.
  • Work and liaise with internal departments at XPS and external advisors.
  • Undertake, with assistance of senior colleagues, all or some of the following; drafting for pension scheme annual reports, member newsletters, and other specific member communications.
  • Undertake, with assistance of senior colleagues, management of key client projects.
  • Work as part of a team, initially to assist client team leaders but progressing to reviewing the work of others and communicating directly with clients at the appropriate time for you.
  • Study for PMI exams.

We believe that everyone should expect more from the pensions industry

Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2018
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

XPS Pensions Group is a consulting and actuarial services company that specializes in providing pension advice and solutions to both corporate clients and pension scheme trustees. They offer a range of services, including actuarial consulting, pension administration, investment consulting, and pension scheme management. XPS Pensions Group's ultimate mission is to help their clients navigate the complexities of the pension landscape and ensure the security and sustainability of pension schemes. Their purpose is to provide expert guidance and tailored solutions to effectively manage pension obligations, optimise pension scheme performance, and mitigate risks associated with pension liabilities. XPS Pensions Group aims to empower their clients with the knowledge and support needed to make informed decisions about their pension arrangements, ultimately ensuring the financial well-being of pension scheme members and the organisations they serve.