Pension Technical and Research Associate Consultant

6 months ago

Remote, United Kingdom Mercer Full time

**Pension Technical and Research Associate Consultant - MMB (Mercer Marsh Benefits) - Homebased**

**The role**:
We are looking for an associate pension consultant with at least 2 years’ pensions experience preferably in the contract-based Defined Contribution (‘DC’) market although other pensions experience will be considered and experience of drafting employer/member communications on technical matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for somebody who is looking to further develop their technical knowledge of pensions and who would like to gain an insight into the developments and innovations taking place with pension providers.

**The company: Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB)**
- MMB provides insights, advice and technology-driven solutions to help build brighter futures for our clients, colleagues and communities.
- Together, we are redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being.

**What can you expect**:
As a Pension Technical and Research Associate Consultant based in our Technical, Research & Investment (TRI) team, you will play a vital role in this busy central team providing assistance with supporting MMB pension colleagues in relation to technical issues on their contract-based DC clients and general research of the DC pension provider market.

You will also be heavily involved in producing and updating both client and member communications, with the opportunity to develop our service offering in this space.

This is a non-client facing role. Support and training will be provided within the TRI team to the successful applicant to help them develop into the role.

The role includes:

- Review of new legislation and relevant industry consultations, and assisting with the production of legislation updates for external clients and MMB colleagues
- Production of member communication material which can cover a broad range of pension topics, and in particular, salary exchange. This will involve giving input on both content and design, liaising with the internal marketing team and project managing delivery within deadlines
- Assist with the production of detailed technical guides for use with external clients and/or MMB colleagues
- Assist with the production of thought-leadership articles, looking at topical issues
- Dealing with ad-hoc technical queries
- Involvement in the provider research process including ad-hoc research projects
- Production of more complex provider recommendation reports

**What is in it for you?**
- The opportunity to develop your technical pensions’ knowledge and to be part of a team which meets regularly with pension provider strategy teams gaining an insight into future thinking and product changes
- Good work life balance with a competitive salary
- Competitive Benefits Package including: 25 days annual leave, up to 4 days of flexible bank holidays, excellent pension contributions, private medical cover, life assurance, income protection, employee assistance program, plus a range of flexible benefits including the option to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year, cycle to work, dental insurance, health assessments plus many more.

**We will count on you to**:

- Be motivated and resourceful in researching technical issues and topical issues within the pensions industry with the ability to write internal guidance for consultants or external communications as needed
- Have the ability to focus on detail in your research and also when producing and reviewing communications, with an enquiring mind and a willingness to challenge existing thinking to improve the performance of the team and wider business
- To have strong writing and project management skills
- Be a trusted and reliable member of the TRI team and also in your support to your colleagues in the MMB pensions business
- Adhere to MMB processes, procedures and compliance standards
- Meet all reasonable internal deadlines, and assist MMB pension consultants in meeting client deadlines as required
- Meet all agreed communication protocols
- Ensure accuracy in all aspects of work and record keeping

**What you need to have**:

- At least 2 year’s pensions experience
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Good presentation and writing skills, and proficient in the use of Word and PowerPoint
- Strong project management skills.
- Must be enthusiastic, motivated and committed to providing high quality service to clients through the central services and support provided by the TRI team.
- Must be proactive, willing to undertake thorough research into technical issues and have the ability to analyse details.
- Experience of working with clients on automatic enrolment would be an advantage.

**What makes you stand out**:

- Pensions experience, ideally in the contract-based Defined Contribution (‘DC’) market although other pensions experience will be considered
- A degree within Law
- A stro

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