Pensions Pricing Analyst
Location: Reading
Grade: Consultant
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hybrid
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This role is hybrid working to any of XPS office locations.
About XPS Group:
XPS Pensions Group is no ordinary company. We've earned numerous awards and accolades, making us an industry leader in Pensions Consultancy. As the largest pure pensions consultancy in the UK, we are a team of approximately 2000 employees spread across 15 locations nationwide. Listed on the London Stock Exchange Main Market, we pride ourselves on our ability to think and act differently, offering expert advice to over 1600 pension schemes and administering pensions for over 1,000,000 members.
About the Team:
The Admin Pricing Group is responsible for reviewing and assessing fees for existing clients, including contract renewals, changes in scope, and overall profitability. The team also provides pricing for administration activities associated with exit, buy-in, and buy-out projects.
The Group brings together specialists from Client Management, Business Development, Operations, and Admin Financial to ensure a collaborative and commercially focused approach.
We are seeking a Pensions Pricing Analyst to support the Group’s activities, enabling efficient case management and driving positive commercial outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
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Coordinate cases and ensure all relevant information is prepared for weekly review meetings.
- Summarise key facts and decisions for the group.
- Improve and build on the group’s profitability tools, including modelling and pricing analysis.
- Foster effective cross-departmental relationships to support collaborative approach.
- Develop and circulate meeting agendas, ensuring consensus is achieved and decisions are tracked through to implementation.
- Challenge constructively to drive continuous improvement in pricing and case management.
- Monitor and document financial impact of pricing group decisions.
- Monitor contract end dates and engage client owners to ensure reviews are timely and considered.
- Work with the wider group and the Learning and Development team to establish a suite of Commercial Awareness training modules.
- Assist with preparing and delivering ongoing Commercial.
Due to the changing nature of the business, the job holder may from time to time be required to undertake other activities of a similar nature that fall within their capabilities.
Your Profile:
Essential:
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Exceptional organisational skills, with proven experience managing projects or cases.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation of concise summaries and agendas.
- Ability to deliver accurate modelling and analysis to support pricing decisions.
- Experience working both independently and collaboratively across teams.
- Demonstrable ability to track decisions and ensure implementation.
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across departments.
Desirable:
- Pensions knowledge, preferably within a third-party administration environment.
- Confident in challenging and contributing to strategic discussions.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs.
What We Offer:
Enjoy a competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus, and 25 days’ holiday with buy/sell flexibility. Benefits include pension matching, healthcare plans, life assurance, and retailer discounts. We support our team with a flexible benefits scheme, employee assistance, and digital GP service. Participating in volunteering events is encouraged with paid volunteer days available. Referral bonuses are offered for introducing suitable candidates to XPS.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit applications below or contact
[email protected]. Join XPS Group and contribute to a dynamic and inclusive workplace.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
XPS Group is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure accessible and supportive work settings for all employees.
Eligibility:
Any employment offer made will be conditional upon you satisfying DBS Disclosure checks, Employment or educational references, Satisfactory credit checks and eligibility to work in the UK before an offer can be made. XPS Group is not able to provide sponsorship to employees.
Who are we:
To find out more please visit: www.xpsgroup.com
