Standard Life, part of Phoenix Group, has announced four senior appointments within its Defined Benefit Solutions division.

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

Hill will be responsible for the development, origination and execution of Defined Benefit Solutions, including BPA transactions and other de-risking options.

Oakley, Haswell and Haylock will be responsible for leading BPA origination and transaction execution.

All three previously worked as BPA Pricing Actuaries at Standard Life.

Kunal Sood, Managing Director Defined Benefit Solutions at Standard Life, 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.”