Robert Hawkes FIA

As the Finance Partner for Barnett Waddingham, Robert advises a number of trustees and sponsors on their pension schemes.  This includes Scheme Actuary duties, consultancy and investment advice for Defined Benefit arrangements.     

Robert’s experience and consulting skills help him navigate schemes of all sizes through the challenges of the pensions environment. Clear, pragmatic and proportionate advice is appreciated by both trustees and sponsors.

Robert has also worked closely with the Pension Protection Fund on a wide range of issues and has worked with the Global Actuarial Consultancy Services (GLOBACS).

Significant experience:

• assisting in funding negotiations
• investment strategy considerations including asset backed funding arrangements
• controlling costs and helping clients consider merging schemes within the same group of companies
• assisting schemes in distress and guiding clients through the PPF assessment period