Associate Pensions Consultant

Aon Hewitt; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Associate Pensions Consultant, where you will engage with market leaders and work on diverse projects that shape the pensions landscape. This role offers an exciting opportunity to deepen your expertise in the pensions industry while enjoying a flexible work environment. You will be responsible for building strong client relationships, managing projects, and utilizing your technical knowledge to deliver exceptional service. With comprehensive study support and a commitment to your professional growth, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Global Wellbeing Days

Professional Development Support

Qualifications

• Experience in pensions administration or actuarial consultancy is preferred.
• Willingness to learn about defined benefit pensions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Develop client action plans and manage projects efficiently.
• Produce clear and accurate reports and presentations.

Skills

Pensions Administration

Project Management

Actuarial Pension Consultancy

Client Relationship Management

Technical Analysis

Defined Benefit Pensions Knowledge

Education

Professional Qualification (e.g., APMI, FIA)

Tools

Aon’s Products and Tools

Job description

Associate Pensions Consultant (UK - Nationwide)

Do you have a background in the pensions industry and are looking to specialise further? Are you looking to work with market leaders on wide-ranging projects and clients? We may have the role for you!

Aon is recruiting for an Associate Pensions Consultant to join one of our market leading specialist consulting teams (part of our broader UK Retirement Consulting business). You could be based in any the following UK offices (Birmingham, Bristol, Epsom, Farnborough, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, St. Albans), with a mix of home and office working.

We will offer you a competitive total rewards package, provide you with comprehensive study support for professional exams, formal education & structured training and the potential to advance within a growing worldwide organisation.

We’re also happy to talk flexible working - if you need to flex your working pattern, Aon offers flexible and agile working policies, including part-time opportunities, and we’re happy to discuss options with you upon application.

What the day will look like

We are hiring for a number of roles but common responsibilities may include:

• Building strong relationships with each client, their administrators, and other stakeholders alongside ongoing client teams.
• Developing client action plans and ensuring timely and efficient project management of these.
• Using knowledge of pension practices to help design and implement efficient processes including taking ownership to improve parts of standard processes.
• Taking ownership of data issues including advising on appropriate formatting and transfer of data between parties.
• Using technical knowledge to carry out client specific calculations.
• Producing and delivering clear and accurate internal and client correspondence, reports, papers, presentations etc.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

We are hiring for a range of roles where individuals may have previous experience in pensions administration, project management, actuarial pension consultancy, insurance in pensions or working as an IFA. Key skills will include:

• Relevant industry knowledge and/or consulting knowledge.
• Good understanding of defined benefit pensions or a willingness to learn.
• Good knowledge of Aon’s products, people and tools or a willingness to learn.
• Ability to deliver effective client service to multiple clients within agreed financial and time budgets.
• Experience/track record in relationship management and/or project management and/or technical analysis.
• You may be part or fully qualified in a relevant Professional qualification (e.g. APMI, FIA etc.) although this is not a requirement.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.