Pensions Consultant (Non Act)

Aon PLC.; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global market leader is seeking a Senior Pensions Consultant to manage an exciting portfolio of clients in a hybrid role. You will lead client relationships, direct investment projects, and develop the team's expertise while ensuring compliance with legislative requirements. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in DC consulting and excellent interpersonal skills. This position offers flexibility and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Global Wellbeing Days

Flexible working solutions

Qualifications

• FCA approved status required.
• Ability to advise Trustee Boards and senior roles.
• Experience with DC investment strategy and governance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with clients.
• Direct large investment projects and presentations.
• Mentor junior colleagues and enhance team expertise.

Skills

Leading client relationships

Previous DC investment consulting experience

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to encourage and develop colleagues

Job description

Overview

DC Senior Pensions Consultant. Do you want to work for a global market leader where you will manage your own exciting and varied portfolio of clients? Aon is hiring! We are seeking a Senior DC Pensions Consultant to join our UK team. This is a hybrid role with the opportunity to work both virtually and from the office (location is flexible).

Aon is in the business of better decisions. At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

• Understanding and focus on good member outcomes and working with clients to achieve this goal
• Leading relationships with clients with over £1bn DC assets, with accountability for developing those relationships, for example through introducing additional services
• Directing and presenting on large projects, e.g. investment strategy reviews, manager selection, provider review exercises and asset transitions
• Taking ultimate responsibility for quality of technical work delivered to clients
• Helping to further build the investment expertise within the wider DC team, through training and mentoring of more junior colleagues as necessary
• Driving new business, through maintaining and developing a pipeline of prospects
• This is a senior position within the DC Team and you will be expected to contribute to the thought leadership and future strategy of the team
• The DC team is represented in several offices around the UK, and it is expected that your role would involve working with teams and advising clients across all of them.

How this opportunity is different

At Aon, not only will you be able to have important conversations around pensions, you will also have exposure to the complete employee benefits client plan. Whatever clients are trying to achieve, whether it\'s to increase staff retention, be an employer of choice, or build a cost-effective benefits solution, our team of experienced, award-winning benefits experts can help them, and you could be part of that team.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Track record in leading client relationships
• Previous DC investment consulting experience
• FCA approved status
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and comfortable advising Trustee Boards and those in senior company roles at a strategic level
• Able to encourage and develop other colleagues, and work well within diverse teams
• Experience advising clients on some or all of:
  • DC investment strategy
  • DC products and investment platforms
  • Asset transitions
  • Fund manager recommendations
  • Ongoing monitoring
  • DC scheme governance
  • Compliance with regulatory requirements and changes in legislation

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. All colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, and we recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work — we call this Smart Working!

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. At Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on [e-mail]

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.