DC Pensions Specialist

5 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom GB035 Mercer (UK) Limited Full time
Company Overview

Mercer, a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work, and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. We are part of Marsh McLennan, a business that helps build confidence through the power of perspective.

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.

Job Description

This exciting role has been crafted to drive change in the pension landscape. As a DC Pensions Specialist, you will be part of our team of experts who design, plan, and manage customised defined contribution plans globally and locally.

You will align organisational objectives with workforce demographics and employee behaviours to identify how employers can improve retirement outcomes for their employees while meeting workforce management needs.

  • Serves as the DC governance consultant on mid-size to large clients delivering and promoting our services
  • Provides support to lead consultant on our largest and more complex clients
  • Review work produced by analysts and junior consultants using Mercer software/tools
  • Role may include wider client relationship management for some clients
  • Manage budgets and commercial relationships with clients
  • Provide support and advise internal Mercer teams regarding defined contribution issues
  • Have responsibility for proactive revenue generation of existing clients and aim to extend the range of services provided by other lines of business as appropriate
  • Assist trustees and sponsors to run their DC pension arrangements
Required Skills and Qualifications

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with experience in DC Pensions consulting or similar fields. You should have excellent communication skills, verbal and written, and be studying or prepared to study for a professional qualification such as PMI, CII, CFA, or IMC.

Project management experience is not essential but would be beneficial. You should be able to develop strong working relationships with colleagues, clients, and provider contacts at all levels.

  • 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
Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of £60,000 - £80,000 per annum depending on experience. In addition, we provide professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.

We also offer a range of benefits including flexible working, agile working, and home-based working options. 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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