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    Actuarial Director - Leeds, United Kingdom - WTW

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    Transactions

    The WTW Transactions team advises trustees and companies on their de-risking strategy and advises on the implementation of longevity hedging transactions (buy-ins, buyouts and longevity swaps) as well as evolving propositions in this area, including superfund transactions and third-party capital solutions.

    Overview of the role:

    WTW's Transactions team advises clients on transactions ranging in size from £1m to £16bn. Our team has experience of successfully completing over 750 pension de-risking transfer transactions, and is at the forefront of this market, having led the advice on around 35% of pension risk transfer over Our team prides itself on its history of being a driver for innovation in the market. We work across the market with bulk annuity deals led over 2023 (to date) ranging from below £2m up to the largest bulk annuity transaction of 2023 for RSA, the 1st external deal for M&G, multiple longevity swaps (including the largest) as well as being at the forefront of the emerging superfund market.

    We have an increasing demand for individuals to support our continued growth in this market, as a result, we are looking for a Director to join our team. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of our transactions services with a focus on increasing the volume of de-risking transactions led by WTW whilst maintaining our reputation for client-focused consulting.

    Working closely with the relevant market and Line of Business leaders within both WTW's retirement and investment advisory teams the candidate will be responsible for winning appointments and delivery of de-risking transactions.

    Building relationships across our clients and target market organisations will be key, along with raising the profile of WTW in this area.

    The role includes:

  • Developing business from both WTW's existing client base and from prospects.
  • Leading and implementing de-risking transactions (buy-ins, buyouts, longevity swaps, superfund transfers, and other capital backed journey plans).
  • Initiating and participating in a client's overall risk management planning and strategy.
  • Ensuring an efficient and customer centric delivery of de-risking projects.
  • Organising relevant sales campaigns and marketing efforts around longevity hedging.
  • Developing relationships at all levels across WTW, clients and market participants.
  • Working collaboratively within the team of transactions specialists in order to ensure excellent project delivery at all times.
  • Building and developing our consulting tools and solutions.

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