Assistant DC Pensions Consultant

As an Assistant DC Pensions Consultant with XPS you will…

• Under direction, provide high quality consultancy support to the DC Consulting team and its clients/trustees.
• Be involved with client work, people and work management and development.
• Assist senior colleagues with scheme transitions, employee communications, preparation of value for money assessments and draft Chair statements.
• Participate in general pensions consultancy, undertake research on topical issues and legislative change and present on these matters and contribute to business development when required.
Your profile The Most suitable candidate for this role will..., If you feel XPS could be the next step on your career ladder, please apply directly via the links provided and we look forward to learning more about you. We will consider all applicants and respond swiftly. XPS is committed to making our opportunities accessible to all and would welcome you getting in touch to let us know if an adjustment can be made to support with your application. This may be extra time for assessments, pre-interview site visits, interview structure, or asking us about building accessibility. Whatever it may be, please get in touch with us to discuss how we can support you with your application. If you do not feel ready to apply or still have questions, please email us by clicking here The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following requirements:
• Right to Work confirmation
• DBS Disclosure check
• Employment or educational references covering five years
• Satisfactory credit check
  
  Most likely already in an Assistant Consultant position with relevant experience of Defined Contribution arrangements.
• Have strong IT skills competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Most likely already be part way through PMI or FCA approved advisor (e.g. CII or equivalent) qualifications; but we will consider those who are yet to start study but are keen to commence these.
• Have the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, as our consulting team work closely with both our actuarial, investment, administration and support teams.
• Be able to demonstrates positive personal impact qualities such as leadership, influencing and motivating skills.
• Have an aptitude for working with people both internal and external of the organisation.
• Have excellent interpersonal abilities, able to forge strong working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Have a client focused approach, able to develop trusting and credible partnerships with clients both face to face or via the telephone.
• Have sound commercial awareness.
• Have a high degree of professional integrity.
• Be a confident communicator, able to communicate effectively, professionally and concisely in writing, face to face and/or over the telephone.
  
  XPS Group is a leading UK consulting and administration business specialising in the pensions and insurance sectors. At XPS, our vision is to create a vibrant place to work where difference is recognised as a strength and where talented people can flourish and achieve their highest potential.
Our Pensions Consulting business continues to grow and we are now looking for an Assistant Pensions Consultant to join our vibrant London office with hybrid working. This is an exciting role and would most likely suit someone with previous experience in a similar role or someone with signicant experience of Defined Contribution Penion Schemes. A FTSE 250 company, XPS combines expertise and insight with advanced technology and analytics to address the needs of over 1,400 pension schemes and their sponsoring employers on an ongoing and project basis. We undertake pensions administration for over one million members and provide advisory services to schemes and corporate sponsors in respect of schemes of all sizes, including 88 with assets over £1bn. We also provide wider ranging support to insurance companies in the life and bulk annuities sector. Our people drive our success and as an XPS employee you can bring your whole self to work - Everyone is treated equally and with respect. We will provide you with the support and training you need to grow and be at your very best. It's about inclusion and diversity, ensuring all our people feel included, that they belong to XPS and that they're happy. Above all, it's about ensuring everyone has a voice and feels valued. Because they are. The Team The DC Consulting team are responsible for working with colleagues and other internal teams who are committed to providing a first-class service to our clients. The team is responsible for supporting Defined Contribution pension schemes, both trust based, and contract based, and ensure these schemes are well run and have market leading governance arrangements in place.

Find out more about Life at XPS Find out more about Our People Approach We offer an attractive reward package, including:
• Competitive salary
• Participation in a Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• 25 days holiday
• A set of core benefits including pension plan, life assurance, employee assistance programme, access to a qualified, practicing GP 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• A comprehensive range of voluntary and flexible benefits to suit you and your lifestyle including holiday trading, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, critical illness cover, private medical cover for self and family, travel insurance and a broad range of discounts at hundreds of retailers.