Ken Anderson
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Gurmukh Hayre
I work with Ken as part of the National Pension Trust . He is very experienced and knowledgeable across the whole pension spectrum. Huge knowledge of the master trust regime . Always calm and very considered in his approach. Great team player . If I was still in a large consultant firm , I would hire him straightaway!
Gregg McClymont
Ken is a very experienced pensions professional who combines technical expertise accrued over decades with an ability to see the big picture and explain concepts simply. His honesty and clarity I always found refreshing when working together across industry wide issues.
Gurmukh Hayre
I work with Ken as part of the National Pension Trust . He is very experienced and knowledgeable across the whole pension spectrum. Huge knowledge of the master trust regime . Always calm and very considered in his approach. Great team player . If I was still in a large consultant firm , I would hire him straightaway!
Gregg McClymont
Ken is a very experienced pensions professional who combines technical expertise accrued over decades with an ability to see the big picture and explain concepts simply. His honesty and clarity I always found refreshing when working together across industry wide issues.
Gurmukh Hayre
I work with Ken as part of the National Pension Trust . He is very experienced and knowledgeable across the whole pension spectrum. Huge knowledge of the master trust regime . Always calm and very considered in his approach. Great team player . If I was still in a large consultant firm , I would hire him straightaway!
Gregg McClymont
Ken is a very experienced pensions professional who combines technical expertise accrued over decades with an ability to see the big picture and explain concepts simply. His honesty and clarity I always found refreshing when working together across industry wide issues.
Gurmukh Hayre
I work with Ken as part of the National Pension Trust . He is very experienced and knowledgeable across the whole pension spectrum. Huge knowledge of the master trust regime . Always calm and very considered in his approach. Great team player . If I was still in a large consultant firm , I would hire him straightaway!
Gregg McClymont
Ken is a very experienced pensions professional who combines technical expertise accrued over decades with an ability to see the big picture and explain concepts simply. His honesty and clarity I always found refreshing when working together across industry wide issues.
Credentials
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Fellow of the Pension Management Institute
Pensions Management Institute (PMI)Jan, 2003- Nov, 2024 -
Diploma in Financial Planning
Chartered Insurance InstituteJan, 2002- Nov, 2024 -
Investment Management Certificate
CFA InstituteJan, 2002- Nov, 2024 -
Diploma in International Employee Benefits
Pensions Management Institute (PMI)Jan, 2000- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Mercer UK
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United Kingdom
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Professional Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Principal, DC MOT Lead
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Nov 2021 - Present
Senior member of DC team, responsible for key client relationships. Lead Mercer's DC MOT service - supporting employers to save money, increase value and reduce risk. Senior member of DC team, responsible for key client relationships. Lead Mercer's DC MOT service - supporting employers to save money, increase value and reduce risk.
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XPS Pensions Group
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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DC Take to Market and Growth Lead
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Oct 2020 - Aug 2021
Developing and articulating new propositions and campaigns for DC consulting and Mastertrust. Lead advisor to DC Mastertrust Trustees. Responsible for key client relationships.
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Head of Mastertrust Propositions, National Pension Trust
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Jun 2017 - Oct 2020
Governance, operational and propositional management, development and take to market. Lead Trustee advisor. Responsible for key client relationship management and growth - including new business, implementation and asset transition. Regulatory authorisation and supervision.
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Head of DC Solutions, Xafinity
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Jun 2009 - Jun 2017
Lead Xafinity DC Solutions, including consulting, investment and administration. Developed and launched XPS Mastertrust - and supported other Mastertrusts to launch in UK. Delivered series of market firsts - notably first UK Mastertrust to offer full retirement flexibilities in 2015.
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Principal Consultant, Xafinity Consulting
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Sep 1997 - Jun 2009
Trustee and Corporate advisor to DC, DB, flexible benefits and risk benefits clients. Developed new propositions and managed take to market.
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Education
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1994 - 1997
The University of Birmingham
BCom (Hons), Commerce -
1988 - 1994
South Hunsley School
4 A-levels, 10 GCSEs
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