Senior Defined Contribution Manager (Pensions Advisory)

The Emerald Group; Greater London, Manchester, Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Emerald Group in the United Kingdom seeks a talented Manager to join our pensions team, focusing on defined contribution schemes and auto-enrolment issues. You will lead client engagements, manage stakeholder relationships, and contribute to process improvements to ensure high-quality delivery.

Ideal candidates will have manager-level pensions advisory experience within an employee benefits consultancy or a Big 4 firm, with strong knowledge of DC scheme design, investment fund ranges, and

Qualifications

• Relevant experience working in pensions advisory at Manager level, at either an employee benefit consultancy or other Big 4 firm.
• Technical knowledge of defined contribution schemes, auto-enrolment legislation and compliance, DC provider landscape, understanding of the wider UK pensions landscape, and the issues facing stakeholders.
• Proven track record of advising on DC scheme design, investment fund ranges, suitable default funds, charging structures.
• Lead contact with clients on key pensions engagements, with overall responsibility for stakeholder relationships.
• Helping to develop junior colleagues, including delivering technical training, improving technical knowledge, and developing consulting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead contact with clients on key pensions engagements, with overall responsibility for stakeholder relationships.
• Develop junior colleagues, including delivering technical training, improving technical knowledge, and developing consulting skills.
• Contribute to streamlined procedures while maintaining a focus on quality.
• Strong financial management, setting and agreeing budgets for work, delivering to budgets and timely billing.
• Oversee pensions management and advise on DC schemes and related regulatory requirements.

Skills

Client relationships

Technical training delivery

Pensions advisory experience

Job description

The Emerald Group in the United Kingdom seeks a talented Manager to join our pensions team, focusing on defined contribution schemes and auto-enrolment issues. You will lead client engagements, manage stakeholder relationships, and contribute to process improvements to ensure high-quality delivery.

Ideal candidates will have manager-level pensions advisory experience within an employee benefits consultancy or a Big 4 firm, with strong knowledge of DC scheme design, investment fund ranges, and