DC Pension Consultant

Lockton; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a proactive DC Pension Consultant to provide expert advice on managing UK-based DC pension schemes. The role involves advising corporate clients, conducting provider reviews, and developing member engagement strategies. Ideal candidates should have a solid understanding of UK pension legislation and experience in a DC-focused role. This position offers opportunities for growth within a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of the UK DC pensions landscape, legislation, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in a DC consulting or DC-focused pensions role.
• Ability to manage a portfolio of clients effectively.

Responsibilities

• Advise corporate clients on DC pension arrangements including compliance and reporting.
• Conduct provider reviews and support scheme design.
• Develop member engagement strategies and keep clients informed of regulatory developments.

Skills

Sales Experience

Direct Sales

Hyperion

Financial Services

Financial Concepts

Banking

Oracle EBS

Securities Law

Peoplesoft

Oracle

Financial Management

Workday

Education

APMI DipPMI or equivalent

Job description

General information

Reference

003821

Location

United Kingdom London London

Work Place

Hybrid

Region

UK

Job Profile

Lockton - Experienced Professional

Title

DC Pension Consultant

Description

We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Defined Contribution (DC) Pension Consultant to join our Pension & Workplace Savings Team to provide expert advice and strategic support to employers managing UK-based DC pension schemes. The ideal candidate will deliver tailored consultancy on scheme design governance member engagement compliance provider selection with the goal of helping our clients to achieve optimal retirement outcomes for their pension scheme members while meeting regulatory obligations. We are looking for someone who can play a key role in the continued development and growth of our Pensions and Workplace Savings Team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise corporate clients on all aspects of DC pension arrangements including master trust-based and contract-based schemes
• Assist with scheme governance compliance and regulatory reporting
• Conduct provider reviews and market benchmarking exercises
• Support scheme design including auto-enrolment solutions contribution design and structures and flexible retirement options
• Prepare and deliver client reports governance papers and governance committee training
• Develop and implement member engagement and communication strategies (e.g. financial wellbeing retirement planning tools)
• Liaise with third-party providers investment managers and internal teams
• Keep clients informed of legislative and regulatory developments affecting DC pensions
• Contribute to business development activities proposals and thought leadership within the DC space

Candidate Profile

Qualifications Experience and Desirable Skills:

• Solid understanding of the UK DC pensions landscape legislation and regulatory requirements
• Relevant professional qualifications preferred (e.g. APMI DipPMI or working towards)
• Experience in a DC consulting or DC-focused pensions role
• Experience with both contract- and master trust-based DC schemes
• Strong communication presentation and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable in delivering and promoting our Lockton Pension & Workplace Savings services
• Take responsibility for proactive revenue generation of existing clients and extending the range of pension services we provide to clients with other business lines within Lockton
• Ability to manage your own portfolio of clients ensuring you are taking a pro‑active approach and servicing our clients at the highest level
• Competence in interpreting and presenting investment and performance data though not expected to provide investment advice to clients
• Knowledge of financial wellbeing and digital member engagement platforms
• Awareness of FCA requirements where relevant (e.g. for group personal pensions)
• Experience with ESG considerations and sustainable investment strategy in DC schemes
• Familiarity with master trust arrangements and governance models

Scheduled

Full Time Permanent

Required Experience

Contract

Key Skills

• Sales Experience
• Direct Sales
• Hyperion
• Financial Services
• Financial Concepts
• Banking
• Oracle EBS
• Securities Law
• Peoplesoft
• Oracle
• Financial Management
• Workday

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1