Pension Consultant

The Emerald Group Ltd, Search and Selection; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + profit share scheme

Hybrid working (2-3 days in office per week)

Flexible working hours (7am–7pm)

Strong mentoring and career development support

Wellbeing support

Volunteering days

Birthday day off

Job summary

The Emerald Group Ltd is looking for an Associate Risk Transfer Consultant to join their team in the United Kingdom. This role involves working on UK defined benefit pension risk transfer projects, preparing actuarial calculations, managing client relationships, and supporting project delivery. Ideal candidates will have experience in pensions consulting and progress in IFoA exams, with opportunities for mentorship and career development. The position includes hybrid working, competitive salary, and a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in DB pensions, pensions consulting, or risk transfer.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities are vital.
• Confident in Excel and IT tasks, managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review actuarial calculations and advice.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and internal teams.
• Help manage project delivery and timelines.
• Support post-transaction work and wider actuarial consulting.
• Deliver client training sessions and ensure accuracy.

Skills

DB pensions experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Excel and IT skills

Ability to manage priorities

Education

Progress through IFoA exams

Job description

Associate Risk Transfer Consultant | UK DB Pensions

We’re working with a Top 5 Risk Transfer Consultancies on an exciting opportunity for an Associate Risk Transfer Consultant to join their growing Risk Transfer team.

This is a great chance to be part of a high-performing team working on UK defined benefit pension risk transfer projects, helping Trustee Boards and Sponsoring Employers manage and reduce pension risk through transactions with the insurance market.

You’ll be involved in a mix of technical work, client delivery, and project coordination, supporting a wide range of interesting and varied projects across this fast-growing area of pensions consultancy.

What you’ll be doing:

• Preparing and reviewing actuarial calculations and advice
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and internal teams
• Helping manage project delivery and timelines
• Supporting post-transaction work and wider actuarial consulting
• Getting involved in governance, propositions, and new business activity
• Delivering client training sessions
• Ensuring accuracy, audit trails, and strong attention to detail
• Keeping up to date with pensions legislation and market developments

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in DB pensions / pensions consulting / risk transfer
• Progress through IFoA exams
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Confident Excel and IT skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Interest in building a career in pension risk transfer

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary + profit share scheme
• Hybrid working (2-3 days in office per week)
• Flexible working hours (7am–7pm)
• Strong mentoring and career development support
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Wellbeing support + volunteering days + birthday day off

Hymans are also open to speaking with candidates who may not meet every requirement but have strong potential and the right motivation to grow within the role.