DC Pensions Senior Associate

PwC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking a DC & Benefits specialist to join the pensions team within the People & Organisation network in the UK. You will work with DB pension consulting and Reward & Employment teams to develop and implement retirement savings plans, improve employee wellbeing and engagement, and deliver best‑in‑class client service.

The role involves solving technical pension challenges, shaping offerings, and supporting business growth across portfolios, while ensuring regulatory compliance and strong

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of defined contribution pensions and employee benefits.
• Experience in shaping pension offerings and client-facing projects.
• Ability to manage client activity, reports, and communications across portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Support defined contribution pensions and wider employee benefits projects for a varied client base.
• Manage client activity, reports, communications, and provider terms across portfolios.
• Delegate work to Senior Associates and Associates, providing information, training and development.
• Contribute to business growth by shaping propositions and provider relationships.

Skills

Defined contribution pensions

Employee benefits

Client management

Pension design

Job description

About this role

PwC continues to invest and grow our People & Organisation business across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to join our rapidly growing pensions team as a Defined Contribution Pensions and Employee Benefits (DC&B) specialist, working closely with our DB pension consulting and Reward & Employment teams.

Our DC&B team sits within our People and Organisation (PO) network, as part of our wider Tax and Legal practice. PO is built up of specialist teams who provide advice and support to manage organisational and people challenges, delivering tailored solutions to each of our clients.

What your days will look like

• The DC pensions and benefits landscape is evolving, creating opportunities to help clients navigate complex rules and make informed decisions.
• You’ll support high‑profile organisations, entrepreneurs and family businesses to develop and implement pension and benefits strategies for their people.
• You’ll design effective retirement savings plans, improve employee wellbeing, and increase engagement and education around benefits and pensions.
• As a Senior Associate, you’ll solve technical challenges, shape pension offerings, influence propositions, contribute ideas and support business growth.

This role is for you If

• Share specialist knowledge and ideas to help the team deliver best‑in‑class client service.
• Support defined contribution pensions and wider employee benefits projects for a varied client base.
• Manage client activity, reports, communications, provider terms and regular client contact across portfolios.
• Delegate work to Senior Associates and Associates, providing information, training, support and development.
• Contribute to business growth by shaping propositions, initiatives, provider relationships and internal networks.
• Support risk management for new projects, working with Client Administrators to maintain compliance.

What you’ll receive from us

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.