Company: Mercer
Description:
We are seeking a talented individual to join our Defined Contributions (DC) team at Mercer.
Please note, whilst we are looking for an element of previous pensions consulting experience, this is not a senior level role.
The team is unrivalled and is the largest group of DC experts (including governance, scheme design, investment consultants, provider and technical researchers and technicians) in the UK. This exciting growth area of Mercer’s UK business is a key strategic focus and delivers both successful pension and savings solutions for clients and career opportunities for our talented colleagues. Our collaborative culture within the team drives and naturally promotes our successful growth of winning new business and maintaining strong existing relationships.
At Mercer, we understand that the market landscape is changing at an unprecedented pace. Customer and client expectations are constantly evolving. Companies are merging at historic rates. Technology is developing faster than the market can keep up with. That’s why we need to ensure we are leading by example and we do this by being true drivers of change through educating, providing tools and services to optimise employer retirement outcomes. This role has been hand crafted to do just that!
Mercer can help design, plan, and manage customised defined contribution plans both globally and locally. We align organisational objectives with workforce demographics and employee behaviours to identify how employers can help improve retirement outcomes for their employees while meeting workforce management needs.
What can you expect?
* Provides support to lead consultant on our mid-size to our largest and more complex clients
* Review work produced by analysts using Mercer software/tools
* Manage budgets for clients
* Provide support to internal Mercer teams regarding defined contribution issues
* Assist trustees and sponsors to run their DC pension arrangements. Clients will include corporate sponsors, trustee boards of trust-based schemes and governance committees of contract-based schemes
* Expand understanding of client needs and start assisting more senior colleagues in formulating plans to grow revenue and strengthen relationships with clients
* Attend client meetings to support senior colleagues and assist in preparation including production of meeting papers, and supporting management of actions
We will count on you to
* Provide support to senior colleagues and attend client meetings
* Be self-motivated and work collaboratively within the DC and wider client team
* Promote Mercer in the marketplace
What you need to have:
* DC Pensions consulting experience (or similar)
* Be studying, or prepared to study for a professional qualification (eg PMI, CII, CFA, IMC)
* Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
* Project management experience (not essential)
What makes you stand out?
* Ability to develop strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and provider contacts at all levels
* Show initiative and enjoy working in a dynamic team environment
* Good analytical skills
Why join our team
* We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
* We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
* Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.
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