Richard Connolly Dip Pfs
About Richard Connolly Dip Pfs
Richard Connolly is the DC Asset Transition Manager at Legal & General Investment Management, with over 20 years of experience in pension services and asset transitions. He specializes in managing large-scale asset transitions and is recognized for his strong technical knowledge in pensions and investment funds.
Work at Legal & General
Richard Connolly has been employed at Legal & General since 2001, holding various roles that showcase his expertise in pensions and asset management. He began as a Corporate Pensions Administrator from 2001 to 2003, followed by a position as a Pension Technical Consultant from 2006 to 2013. Since 2013, he has served as the DC Asset Transition Manager at Legal & General Investment Management in London. His responsibilities include managing large-scale asset transitions and ensuring efficient movement of members' assets.
Education and Expertise
Richard Connolly has a solid educational background in finance and business management. He studied at Southampton Solent University, earning a degree in Business Management from 1998 to 2001. Prior to that, he completed A levels in Accountancy, Maths, Computing, and General Studies at Nescot from 1996 to 1998. He also achieved GCSE qualifications at Glyn School from 1990 to 1996. His educational foundation supports his strong technical knowledge in pensions and investment funds.
Background
Richard Connolly's career in the pensions industry spans over two decades, with a focus on asset transitions and pension management. He has developed expertise in handling contract-based bulk transfers, occupational scheme wind-ups, and deferred member sweep-ups. His experience includes mitigating out-of-market risk and reducing transaction costs during asset transitions, making him a recognized figure in the field.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Richard Connolly has demonstrated a commitment to excellence in asset management and pension transitions. He is recognized as a thought leader in the pensions sector, with a strong ability to communicate complex solutions effectively. His work has contributed to the efficient management of large-scale asset transitions into trust-based and contract DC schemes, utilizing methodologies such as in-specie, re-registration, and pre-funding.