Transition Relationship Manager - Defined Benefit Pensions

Location: London/Reigate hybrid

Full time – 35 hours

Just Group plc is seeking a Transition Relationship Manager to join our Defined Benefits (DB) team. You will be responsible for smooth and successful transition and implementation of schemes that transact with us.

We are a fast-growing FTSE 250 company helping customers enjoy a better retirement. This role supports growth and ambition by delivering effective transitions and de-risking opportunities for clients.

You will manage client transitions from inception to handover, ensuring accurate data, clear stakeholder communication, and timely delivery.

• Work primarily with scheme administrators and manage a number of transitions at any one time, across different sizes and complexities.
• Ensure all parties involved in each project understand their responsibilities and deliverables.
• Provide strong stakeholder management, set clear timescales and expectations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze and collate accurate and validated data for transition purposes.
• Build relationships with clients such as EBCs, Trustees and Pensions Managers; support them with de-risking opportunities by attending Trustee meetings, meeting with clients face to face, and offering training.
• Collaborate with current Transition Relationship Managers and may travel within the UK to meet clients and colleagues.

• Project manage all transactions from appointment through to completion, ensuring timely delivery of data and items in line with client and business expectations.
• Obtain, validate and check data during the data cleanse period to ensure smooth handover to the Implementation team.
• Communicate progress, issues and next steps to trustees and administrators.
• Support the Senior Business Development Manager with client management and attendance at Trustee board meetings where appropriate.
• Work with the DB Operations team to handle trustee queries during transition, and support Implementation Managers with operational tasks such as payroll funding, member calculations and reinsurance reporting.

• Experience within the DB Pensions or DB De-risking market, with knowledge of buy-ins/buy-outs or general de-risking.
• Experience in relationship management and/or project management; qualifications such as Prince2, Agile, or APM are desirable.
• Ability to project manage transactions through to conclusion by partnering with Scheme Trustees and EBCs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; able to analyze and check data and explain issues clearly to clients.
• Strong negotiator with good influencing skills and the ability to manage conflicting priorities with internal and external stakeholders.

• Competitive salary, Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
• 25 days of annual leave plus a day for your birthday
• Private medical cover and income protection
• Bonus scheme based on individual and company performance
• Opportunities for progression within the role and the company
• Headspace app access, 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline, and trained health first aiders on site
• Employee funded benefits via the Online Benefits Portal
• Additional purchase options available

At Just you’ll develop your career while making a difference. We are ambitious, curious and collaborative, with decisions centered on being Just and delivering the best outcomes for our customers. We are committed to sustainability and DEIB initiatives and support a range of employee networks and events.

Be Bold. Be Brilliant. Be Just. We encourage a flexible and agile working environment; please discuss arrangements with us.