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  • Standard Life announces four key appointments within its Defined Benefit Solutions team
  • The moves reflects the growing pool of talent and expertise available within Standard Life’s Defined Benefit Solutions team

Standard Life, part of Phoenix Group, today announced four appointments within its Defined Benefit Solutions division, reflecting the growing pool of talent within the team and range of insight and expertise offered to the wider market.

Jack Hill has been appointed as a Director of Defined Benefit Solutions, and Alex Oakley, Emma Haylock, and Joe Haswell have all been appointed as BPA Transaction Managers.

Jack Hill will be responsible for the development, origination and execution of Defined Benefit Solutions, including Bulk Purchase Annuity (“BPA”) transactions and other de-risking options. Jack has wide ranging DB and BPA experience and has held senior roles focused on running Standard Life’s annuity portfolio.

Alex Oakley, Joe Haswell and Emma Haylock will be responsible for leading BPA origination and transaction execution. All three previously worked as BPA Pricing Actuaries at Standard Life and bring a wealth of experience having supported some of Standard Life’s most significant BPA transactions, including those with the Gallaher Pension Scheme, Whitbread Group Pension Fund and WH Smith Pension Trust.

Kunal Sood, Managing Director Defined Benefit Solutions at Standard Life, part of Phoenix Group, said, “We are always looking for ways to develop our internal talent pool and harness their expertise and insight. These four internal appointments are very well deserved and reflect the deep level of talent and expertise that exists within our team. 

“In a busy BPA market, having the very best team to help meet the needs of Trustees and schemes is vitally important and these promotions further strengthen our position within the market. With the market set to remain busy, looking ahead, our focus continues to be on ensuring we work closely with schemes and trustees to support them on their derisking journeys, drawing on the expertise and insight of the team to help secure the very best outcome for members.”

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About Standard Life

  • Standard Life is a brand that has been trusted to look after peoples’ life savings for nearly 200 years.  
  • Today it proudly serves millions of customers who come to Standard Life directly, through advisers and through their employers’ pension scheme. 
  • Standard Life is part of Phoenix Group, the largest long-term savings and retirement business in the UK. We’re proud to be building on nearly 200 years of Standard Life heritage together. 
  • Our products include a variety of Pensions, Bonds and Retirement options to suit people’s needs, helping our customers to invest and save for their future. We’re proud to offer a leading range of sustainable and responsible investment options.
  • We support our customers on their journey to and through retirement with comprehensive, easy-to-understand guidance so they can invest in the right way for their needs and plan a future they feel confident about. 

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