Senior Retirement Consulting Analyst (DC Pensions)
Mercer Wealth Defined Contribution (DC) Consulting
Mercers Defined Contribution (DC) 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 Mercers 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.
Senior Retirement Consulting Analyst (DC Pensions)
You will be joining Mercers specialist DC team and will be responsible for working alongside consultants in the delivery of DC services.This is an office-based role with home working flexibility (2/3 days in office each week). Ideal locations are London, Bristol, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, and Leeds.
What can you expect?
Provide input and support in the advice provided to both trustee and employer clients
Liaising with providers and/or investment managers to obtain data, and subsequently analysing data received. Review work produced by colleagues using Mercer software/toolsCommunicating effectively to external and internal clients in a non technical manner. Produce material in plain-speak language with correct spelling and grammar. Manage budgets and workflow for clients
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
Whats in it for you?
We offer and embrace a hybrid working model that nurtures a collaborative working environment in the office 3 days per week allowing 2 days per week to be spent working on a remote basis.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:
Provide support to senior colleagues and attend client meetingsStudy and complete your professional qualifications
Be self motivated and work collaboratively within the DC and wider client team
What you need to have:
4+ years DC consulting based experienceGood communication skills, verbal and written
What makes you stand out?
Project management experienceAbility 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 skillsBe studying, or prepared to study for a professional qualification (CFA, IMC etc)
About Mercer
Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercers more than 20,000 colleagues are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries.Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the worlds leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with more than 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of $23 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment.
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