Pension Analyst

GB035 Mercer (UK) Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global benefits consulting firm in London is seeking a Pensions Analyst to support Workplace Savings Consultants. The role involves preparing governance materials, onboarding pension clients, and participating in change projects. The ideal candidate has a degree or relevant experience, proficiency in Microsoft applications, and a strong desire to develop in pensions. This position offers a hybrid work model with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Degree qualification or relevant administration experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Eagerness to learn about different insurers and products.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pension governance slides by gathering and analyzing data.
• Attend pension governance meetings and follow up on action items.
• Onboard new pension clients, ensuring correct setup on Darwin.
• Lead pension change projects with necessary updates on Darwin.
• Support consultants with auto-enrolment implementations.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft applications

Strong desire to learn about insurers

Proactive problem-solving

Collaborative mindset

Education

Degree qualification

Job description

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We are seeking a talented individual to join our Consulting Delivery team at MercerMarsh Benefits. This role will be based in London This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB) is part of the Marsh McLennan family, bringing together a broad spectrum of expertise to help clients navigate the complex world of people risks, cost management and employee benefits. We are a world leader in workplace health and benefits. Operating in 135 countries, our team of specialists design benefits solutions that meet the needs of businesses and their people, drawing from global intelligence and adapting that wealth of experience to local markets.

The role: Pensions Analyst

We are looking for a Pension Administrator to work with and provide support to our Workplace Savings Consultants and / or take the first step into a career in consulting.

This position would suit an experienced DC / DB / SIPP / SSAS / IFA Administrator looking for their next career move, or an Analyst /Associate wanting to widen their knowledge and experience of using a benefits management platform.

We will count on you to:

• Prepare pension governance slides by gathering and analysing data for Workplace Savings Consultants to present to clients.
• Attend pension governance meetings, writing minutes and following up on action items.
• Onboard and implement new pension clients, ensuring correct setup on Darwin and with pension providers, and producing employee-facing documentation.
• Lead or participate in pension change projects, including necessary updates in Darwin for scheme, provider, and contribution rule changes.
• Support consultants with auto-enrolment implementations and re-enrolment projects, maintaining employee-facing documents on Darwin and resolving client queries.
  

What you need to have:

• A degree qualification or relevant administration experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• A strong desire to develop within Group Personal Pensions, with an eagerness to learn about different insurers, products, and clients.
  

What makes you stand out?

• Previous experience as a DC/DB/SIPP/SSAS/IFA Administrator looking to advance your career.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a collaborative mindset to work effectively within a team.
  

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.
  
  #hybrid
Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit mercer.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Consulting Delivery team at MercerMarsh Benefits. This role will be based in London This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB) is part of the Marsh McLennan family, bringing together a broad spectrum of expertise to help clients navigate the complex world of people risks, cost management and employee benefits. We are a world leader in workplace health and benefits. Operating in 135 countries, our team of specialists design benefits solutions that meet the needs of businesses and their people, drawing from global intelligence and adapting that wealth of experience to local markets.

The role: Pensions Analyst

We are looking for a Pension Administrator to work with and provide support to our Workplace Savings Consultants and / or take the first step into a career in consulting.

This position would suit an experienced DC / DB / SIPP / SSAS / IFA Administrator looking for their next career move, or an Analyst /Associate wanting to widen their knowledge and experience of using a benefits management platform.

We will count on you to:

Prepare pension governance slides by gathering and analysing data for Workplace Savings Consultants to present to clients.

Attend pension governance meetings, writing minutes and following up on action items.

Onboard and implement new pension clients, ensuring correct setup on Darwin and with pension providers, and producing employee-facing documentation.

Lead or participate in pension change projects, including necessary updates in Darwin for scheme, provider, and contribution rule changes.

Support consultants with auto-enrolment implementations and re-enrolment projects, maintaining employee-facing documents on Darwin and resolving client queries.

What you need to have:

A degree qualification or relevant administration experience.

Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

A strong desire to develop within Group Personal Pensions, with an eagerness to learn about different insurers, products, and clients.

What makes you stand out?

Industry-recognized qualifications (not essential but a plus).

Previous experience as a DC/DB/SIPP/SSAS/IFA Administrator looking to advance your career.

A proactive approach to problem-solving and a collaborative mindset to work effectively within a team.

Why join our team:

We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.

We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.

Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

#hybrid

Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit mercer.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.