Employee Benefits Associate Consultant

Fram Search; Royal Leamington Spa; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established firm in the employee benefits sector is seeking a dedicated consultant to support a director in managing an existing client portfolio. This role offers the flexibility of hybrid working, with the opportunity to work remotely while attending the office once a month. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employee benefits, particularly in corporate pensions and group risk, and will play a vital role in preparing client meetings, conducting market research, and drafting communication materials. This is a fantastic opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in employee benefits or corporate IFA support roles.
• Strong knowledge of corporate pensions and group life arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in advising clients and preparing for meetings.
• Research corporate pensions and risk benefits solutions.
• Prepare clear recommendation reports and maintain client communication.

Skills

Employee Benefits Administration

Knowledge of Group Risk

Corporate Pensions

Client Communication

Job description

Job Description

• Development to an EB consultant
• Hybrid - Will consider office once a month for the right candidate
• Knowledge of group risk

If you are an employee benefits administrator or associate consultant with experience in the EB space, then this role might be for you. It involves providing support to a director by assisting in advising an existing book of clients. This firm is an established provider of Employee Benefits advice, known in the market, offering hybrid working arrangements, and considering remote work with one day in the office per month for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ability to understand and articulate the Directors’ requirements, flagging any concerns where appropriate.
2. Preparing for client meetings in good time and identifying relevant issues.
3. Completing actions resulting from meetings.
4. Attending selected client meetings with the Director.
5. Researching the marketplace for corporate pensions and risk benefits solutions.
6. Preparing recommendation reports that are clear, written in plain English, and include any necessary compliance information.
7. Dealing with client technical queries and issues.
8. Preparing draft employer and employee communications as needed.
9. Maintaining communication with the relevant Director throughout the process.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in an employee benefits or corporate IFA support role and possess a strong working knowledge of corporate pensions, group life, and group income protection arrangements. This is an excellent opportunity with an established firm, offering significant development potential.