Gavin Smith
About Gavin Smith
Gavin Smith serves as the Head of Pricing & Execution for PRT at Legal & General, a position he has held since 2020. He previously worked as a Senior Consultant at Towers Watson and as Business Development Director at Legal & General.
Current Role at Legal & General
Gavin Smith serves as the Head of Pricing & Execution for the Pension Risk Transfer (PRT) division at Legal & General. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the strategic pricing and execution of pension risk transfer solutions. His role involves overseeing pricing strategies and ensuring effective execution of PRT transactions. He operates from London, England, and has been instrumental in shaping the pricing framework within the organization.
Previous Experience at Legal & General
Prior to his current role, Gavin Smith worked at Legal & General as the Business Development Director from 2015 to 2020. In this capacity, he focused on expanding the business's reach and developing client relationships within the pension risk transfer market. His tenure in this role lasted for five years, during which he played a significant part in driving business growth.
Experience at Towers Watson
Gavin Smith was employed at Towers Watson as a Senior Consultant from 2000 to 2015. His role involved providing consulting services in the field of pensions and risk management. He worked in Reigate, Surrey, for a total of 15 years, where he gained extensive experience in the industry, contributing to various projects and initiatives related to pension schemes and risk assessment.
Education at Cambridge University
Gavin Smith studied Mathematics at Cambridge University, where he achieved a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. His studies took place from 1997 to 2000, covering a three-year period. This academic background provided him with a strong foundation in analytical and quantitative skills, which are essential in his current and previous roles in pricing and risk management.