• This is an outstanding opening for an experienced Pensions professional keen to join a market leading Pensions Consultancy and their incredibly strong Risk Settlement Group where you will have the opportunity to lead high-profile transactions, influence the development of new propositions, and have a broader impact beyond your immediate client portfolio.

  About the role

  As a Senior Consultant within this Risk Settlement Group, you will be a key contributor to a large, specialist team advising clients across the Pension risk transfer market. You will play a senior role in delivering complex settlement transactions and shaping strategic outcomes for clients.

  What you’ll be doing, your responsibilities will include:

  • Acting as senior support or lead transaction adviser on a wide range of settlement transactions, including buy-ins, buy-outs, wind-ups, longevity swaps, and consolidation or capital solutions
  • Taking responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of transactions, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget
  • Leading and managing relationships with key transaction stakeholders
  • Advising clients on their strategic “Journey to Settlement”, including preparation, feasibility and market readiness
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with trustees, sponsors and other professional advisers to develop new settlement opportunities
  • Playing a central role in new business initiatives, both internally and externally
  • Using deep market knowledge to develop innovative settlement solutions
  • Supporting marketing activity and thought leadership, including campaigns, events and conferences
  • Contributing to the growth and strategic direction of the Risk Settlement Group
  • Coaching, mentoring and developing colleagues to help build future leaders

  Skills and experience required:

  • A proven track record of delivering Pension risk settlement transactions
  • Broad industry experience with strong technical capability
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • A self-motivated, ambitious mindset
  • The ability to develop and support colleagues within collaborative teams
  • Strong attention to detail alongside the ability to think strategically

  Why this opportunity?

  This firm will reward you with a comprehensive benefits package alongside a flexible, inclusive working environment that supports wellbeing and work life balance. You will become part of a strong learning culture which supports continuous development, enabling colleagues to grow, share knowledge and achieve their full potential.

  Please quote 52658 when calling Richard at Alexander Lloyd or email them at rdo@alexanderlloyd.co.uk. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling, Alexander Lloyd is a specialist within Financial Services recruitment. Areas of expertise include Employee Benefits, Compliance, Pensions, Group Risk, Paraplanners, Sales Support, T&C etc.

  Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website www.alexanderlloyd.co.uk for any other roles which may be of interest.

  

  Senior Pensions Consultant

• DC Operations Manager

  A highly regarded organisation within the pensions sector is seeking a DC Operations Manager to join its Operations team.

  This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Defined Contribution pensions professional to take ownership of DC operational delivery, lead a small team, and help shape the future direction of administration services. The position combines people leadership, supplier management, operational oversight, and strategic involvement, offering significant scope to make an impact.

  Whether you’re an established pensions manager looking for your next challenge or a Senior Pensions Administrator ready to step into management, this role offers exceptional career development potential.

  Role & Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop a small DC Operations team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
  • Manage relationships with outsourced administration providers to ensure excellent service delivery and member outcomes.
  • Act as a key escalation point for complex casework, complaints, and operational issues.
  • Monitor service standards, controls, and compliance requirements.
  • Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies across the DC function.
  • Participate in business projects, change initiatives, and system testing activities.
  • Produce and analyse management information to support decision-making.

  Essential Criteria:

  • Strong Defined Contribution pensions administration experience.
  • A strong understanding of pensions legislation and regulatory requirements.
  • Excellent stakeholder and supplier management skills.
  • Strong organisational and leadership capabilities.
  • Experience in either mentoring, guiding or managing team members with a desire to move into management..

  This role would be hybrid, 2 days per week, in their London office.

  Reach out or click apply to learn more today!

  Please quote 52656 when calling Collette Cardy at Alexander Lloyd or email them at cca@alexanderlloyd.co.uk. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling, Alexander Lloyd is a specialist within Financial Services recruitment. Areas of expertise include Employee Benefits, Compliance, Pensions, Group Risk, Paraplanners, Sales Support, T&C etc.

  Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest.

  

  DC Operations Manager

• We are working with our London-based client during an exciting period of growth to hire a Balance Sheet & Finance Process Accountant on a 6-month fixed term contract and we are looking for someone who is immediately available.

  They are a fast-growing, private equity-backed hospitality group and the business is scaling rapidly across key European gateway cities. With significant investment in process and systems to support this growth, this role offers genuine scope for personal development within a fast-paced, energised environment.

  Salary: £60,000-£70,000

  Working arrangement: Full-time, office-based 5 days a week (London Bridge)

  Availability: Must be immediately available

  The Role

  Reporting into the VP Finance, you will take ownership of the Group’s balance sheet integrity and drive process improvement across the finance function during a period of rapid growth. Core responsibilities include:

  • Leading a full review and clean-up of the balance sheet, resolving historic reconciling items and aged balances
  • Ownership of monthly balance sheet reconciliations across the Group, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of variances
  • Identifying and implementing process improvements across close, reconciliation and reporting cycles
  • Documenting and standardising balance sheet control procedures to support the wider finance team
  • Partnering with the finance team to embed sustainable controls ahead of continued scaling
  • Supporting system and process enhancements alongside the VP Finance as the Group grows

  What We’re Looking For

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) or equivalent, with strong technical balance sheet reconciliation experience
  • Track record of leading balance sheet clean-up or remediation projects
  • Excellent systems skills (NetSuite, MS Excel or similar)
  • Process-improvement mindset, comfortable identifying and fixing root causes rather than just clearing backlogs
  • Strong organisational skills, able to manage a varied workload against a fixed-term deadline
  • Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced, scaling environment

  Please quote 52655 when calling Hayley at Alexander Lloyd. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is the leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Finance and Accountancy space. From part to fully qualified accountants within Financial Reporting, Management Accounts, FP&A, Commercial Finance up to Director level throughout Surrey, Sussex, London & Kent.

  Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest.

  

  Balance Sheet and Finance Process Accountant (6-month FTC)

• SIPP & SSAS Business Development Manager

  We’re partnering with a highly respected and growing UK financial services organisation looking to appoint an experienced SIPP & SSAS Business Development Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused professional with a strong understanding of the financial adviser market to play a pivotal role in driving sales growth and developing strategic relationships across London and the South of England.

  Working remotely, you’ll be responsible for expanding adviser relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and promoting a market-leading range of SIPP and SSAS solutions.

  The Opportunity

  As a key member of the Business Development team, you’ll work closely with financial advisers, key account partners, investment providers and internal stakeholders to increase new business and strengthen the company’s presence in the self-invested pensions market.

  This role offers significant autonomy and would suit an ambitious individual who enjoys building lasting relationships, winning new business and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Promote and develop SIPP and SSAS solutions to financial advisers across your designated region.
  • Build and maintain strategic partnerships with adviser firms, discretionary fund managers, platform providers and investment partners.
  • Manage and grow existing key accounts while identifying new revenue opportunities.
  • Generate new business through networking, outbound business development activity and relationship management.
  • Analyse market intelligence, adviser data and industry trends to identify sales opportunities.
  • Maintain an accurate pipeline and CRM database, ensuring consistent follow-up and reporting.
  • Collaborate closely with administration, technical, property and operations teams to deliver an exceptional client and adviser experience.
  • Support marketing initiatives, communications campaigns and thought leadership activity.

  About You

  We’re keen to speak with candidates who possess:

  • Strong knowledge of the UK financial adviser market.
  • Proven experience within business development, sales or relationship management.
  • Excellent networking and stakeholder management skills.
  • A track record of generating and converting new business opportunities.
  • Strong presentation, communication and influencing abilities.
  • A self-motivated and resilient approach with excellent organisational skills.
  • The ability to work independently while contributing to wider team objectives.

  Desirable Experience

  • Experience within the SIPP and/or SSAS market.
  • Knowledge of pensions, investment products or retirement solutions.
  • Exposure to marketing, product development or adviser engagement initiatives.
  • Effective use of LinkedIn and digital networking platforms to generate business opportunities.

  If you’re an experienced business development professional looking to join a forward-thinking organisation with ambitious growth plans in the pensions market, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to learn more.

  

  SIPP & SSAS Buisness Development Manager

• Senior Finance Manager – London

  £85,000-£100,000 + 20% bonus

  Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days home after probation

  We’re recruiting for a Senior Finance Manager to join a growing, privately owned, multi-entity business based in London.

  This is a broad, hands-on leadership role with responsibility for the financial management of a portfolio of UK legal entities. You’ll lead a small finance team, take ownership of reporting, controls, tax and statutory compliance, and act as a key finance partner to senior stakeholders across the business.

  Key responsibilities include:

  * Leading and developing the UK finance team

  * Owning month-end management accounts and external reporting

  * Ensuring timely statutory and interim financial statements

  * Managing UK GAAP / FRS 102 accounting matters

  * Leading statutory audits across multiple entities

  * Overseeing tax compliance including corporation tax, VAT and WHT

  * Producing and reviewing Board-level reporting

  * Maintaining strong financial controls across the general ledger, AP and AR

  * Supporting finance transformation, automation and systems improvement

  * Partnering with senior management on financial insight and decision-making

  We’re looking for:

  * ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant

  * 3+ years PQE, ideally practice trained

  * Experience within a complex, multi-entity environment

  * Sector experience within areas such as asset management, leasing, transport, infrastructure or similar would be advantageous

  * Strong UK GAAP / FRS 102 knowledge

  * Good UK tax and statutory reporting experience

  * Experience managing multiple legal entities

  * Strong team leadership and stakeholder management skills

  * Experience of Xero or a similar accounting system

  * Exposure to structured finance would be advantageous

  This would suit someone who enjoys combining technical accounting, team leadership and commercial business partnering within a growing and entrepreneurial environment.

  Please quote reference 52654 when emailing in the first instance: jri@alexanderlloyd.co.uk

  This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is a leading recruiter across a range of roles within Finance and Accountancy.

  Due to the high level of interest we receive for our roles, unfortunately we are unable to respond to every application individually. If you do not hear from one of our consultants, you have not been shortlisted for this particular position. Please continue to check our website for other opportunities that may be of interest.

  

  Senior Finance Manager

• Principal Pensions Administrator

  Are you an experienced pensions professional looking to take the next step in your career? Our client, a highly respected and award-winning pensions consultancy, is seeking a Principal Pensions Administrator to join their growing pensions administration team.

  Working within a collaborative and client-focused environment, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding pension administration services across Defined Benefit (DB), Defined Contribution (DC) and CARE pension schemes while supporting the development of colleagues and driving operational excellence.

  The Opportunity

  As a Principal Pensions Administrator, you will act as a technical specialist and senior member of the administration team, overseeing complex cases, supporting workflow management and ensuring exceptional service delivery to both clients and scheme members.

  Working closely with the Team Leader, you’ll help manage team performance, mentor colleagues, maintain high-quality standards and contribute to the overall commercial success of the team.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee day-to-day team workflows and workload allocation.
  • Act as a technical escalation point for complex and non-standard pension administration queries.
  • Deliver a high-quality service to clients and members in line with agreed service levels.
  • Support quality checking and review processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Mentor, coach and develop junior team members.
  • Deputise for the Team Leader when required.
  • Assist with recruitment, onboarding and performance development activities.
  • Prepare and present service updates to clients, trustees and internal stakeholders.
  • Monitor chargeability, time recording, invoicing and commercial performance.

  About You

  We’re keen to speak with pensions professionals who have:

  • Strong UK pensions administration experience across DB, DC and/or CARE schemes.
  • Previous experience managing workloads, processes or team activities.
  • Excellent technical pensions knowledge and understanding of current legislation.
  • A client-focused approach with strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements including HMRC, GDPR and The Pensions Regulator.

  This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading pensions consultancy known for its supportive culture, commitment to professional development and long-term career opportunities.

  Interested in learning more, apply today!

  

  Principal Pensions Administrator

• Pensions Administration Manager

  Are you an experienced pensions professional with a passion for client delivery, team leadership and driving service excellence? We’re partnering with a leading UK consultancy seeking a Pensions Administration Manager to join their growing pensions admin team.

  This is an excellent opportunity for an established pensions administration professional to take ownership of a portfolio of clients while leading and developing high-performing teams. You’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional service across a range of Defined Benefit (DB), Defined Contribution (DC) and CARE pension schemes.

  The Opportunity

  As a Pensions Administration Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing client relationships, overseeing service delivery, supporting commercial objectives, and ensuring administration teams consistently deliver a first-class experience for clients and scheme members.

  You’ll work closely with trustees, advisers and internal stakeholders, acting as a trusted adviser on pensions administration matters while driving operational improvements and supporting business growth.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of pension administration clients, ensuring exceptional service delivery.
  • Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
  • Lead, develop and motivate administration teams to achieve high performance.
  • Oversee service standards, quality controls and client expectations.
  • Manage projects, annual service plans and scheme-related initiatives.
  • Act as an escalation point for complex administration and client service issues.
  • Support commercial performance, including profitability, fee reviews and billing activity.
  • Identify opportunities to expand services and contribute to business development activities.

  About You

  We’re keen to speak with candidates who have:

  • Strong UK pensions administration experience, ideally within a Third Party Administration environment.
  • Experience managing workflows, projects and client service delivery.
  • A solid understanding of pensions legislation, regulatory requirements and industry best practice.
  • Proven leadership experience with a passion for coaching and developing others.
  • Strong commercial awareness and client relationship management skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach.

  This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected organisation that genuinely invests in its people and offers clear opportunities for long-term career development.

  Interested in hearing more, apply today!

  

  Pensions Administration Manager

• 12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT – PAYROLL SPECIALIST – INTERNATIONAL / EMEA

  Working initially on a Fixed Term basis this opportunity does have the potential to ultimately end in a permanent role.

  Based in the City, London, hybrid working

  You will work as part of a team to manage an allocated portfolio of Southern European country payrolls.

  Our client is seeking someone that has solid experience end to end of EMEA payrolls and will challenge and question when necessary.

  It would be an advantage if you have gained experience in the insurance or financial services sector but is not an essential if you can demonstrate the relevant payroll experience.

  Due to the nature of this role 1 month maximum notice period is required.

  There is a real opportunity not just to manage your allocated payrolls but get involved with ongoing and future planned growth/ systems and more projects.

  Please quote 52610 when calling Alexander Lloyd. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is the leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Finance and Accountancy space. From part to fully qualified accountants within Financial Reporting, Management Accounts, FP&A, commercial finance up to Director level throughout Surrey, Sussex, London & Kent.

  Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website www.alexanderlloyd.co.uk for any other roles which may be of interest.

  

  Payroll Specialist – International

• Senior Consultant – Group Risk & Healthcare

  A leading UK professional services and employee benefits consultancy is seeking an ambitious Senior Consultant – Group Risk & Healthcare to join its growing Workplace Health & Wellbeing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a varied portfolio of clients, including large and complex organisations, while playing a key role in driving business growth and delivering exceptional client outcomes.

  Our client operates a flexible hybrid working arrangement of two days a week in the office, three days working from home, and can be aligned to any of their UK offices.

  The Role

  As an Employee Benefits Consultant, you will manage and develop a portfolio of clients, providing strategic advice and expert consulting across risk and healthcare arrangements.

  Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing and growing relationships with existing clients, ensuring high levels of service, retention, and satisfaction.
  • Providing strategic consultancy across health and risk benefit programmes.
  • Leading scheme reviews and delivering tailored recommendations aligned to clients’ reward and wellbeing strategies.
  • Managing renewal and broking activities, ensuring compliance and smooth delivery throughout the process.
  • Identifying and securing new business opportunities through networking, tender participation, and client presentations.
  • Producing high-quality reports, benefit specifications, and strategic recommendations.
  • Keeping up to date with market developments, legislation, and emerging industry trends.
  • Collaborating with colleagues across wider employee benefits disciplines to deliver holistic solutions.
  • Contributing to thought leadership initiatives and sharing market expertise.

  Key skills and experience:

  • Proven experience within Employee Benefits, specifically Group Risk & Healthcare market.
  • Experience managing client relationships within a consultancy, advisory, or broker environment.
  • Strong commercial awareness and a track record of developing and growing client accounts.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • A collaborative approach and a passion for supporting team success.

  If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact, work with a diverse client base, and further develop your career within a thriving employee benefits consultancy, we’d love to hear from you.

  Don’t miss out, apply today! Or reach out directly for a confidential chat.

  

  Senior Consultant – Group Risk & Healthcare

• Senior Consultant – Group Risk & Healthcare

  A leading UK professional services and employee benefits consultancy is seeking an ambitious Senior Consultant – Group Risk & Healthcare to join its growing Workplace Health & Wellbeing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a varied portfolio of clients, including large and complex organisations, while playing a key role in driving business growth and delivering exceptional client outcomes.

  Our client operates a flexible hybrid working arrangement of two days a week in the office, three days working from home, and can be aligned to any of their UK offices.

  The Role

  As an Employee Benefits Consultant, you will manage and develop a portfolio of clients, providing strategic advice and expert consulting across risk and healthcare arrangements.

  Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing and growing relationships with existing clients, ensuring high levels of service, retention, and satisfaction.
  • Providing strategic consultancy across health and risk benefit programmes.
  • Leading scheme reviews and delivering tailored recommendations aligned to clients’ reward and wellbeing strategies.
  • Managing renewal and broking activities, ensuring compliance and smooth delivery throughout the process.
  • Identifying and securing new business opportunities through networking, tender participation, and client presentations.
  • Producing high-quality reports, benefit specifications, and strategic recommendations.
  • Keeping up to date with market developments, legislation, and emerging industry trends.
  • Collaborating with colleagues across wider employee benefits disciplines to deliver holistic solutions.
  • Contributing to thought leadership initiatives and sharing market expertise.

  Key skills and experience:

  • Proven experience within Employee Benefits, specifically Group Risk & Healthcare market.
  • Experience managing client relationships within a consultancy, advisory, or broker environment.
  • Strong commercial awareness and a track record of developing and growing client accounts.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • A collaborative approach and a passion for supporting team success.

  If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact, work with a diverse client base, and further develop your career within a thriving employee benefits consultancy, we’d love to hear from you.

  Don’t miss out, apply today! Or reach out directly for a confidential chat.

  

  Senior Consultant – Group Risk & Healthcare

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