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DC Pensions Consultant

Isio, City Centre, Manchester

DC Pensions Consultant

Salary Not Specified

Isio, City Centre, Manchester

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted today, 8 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 6e2ac70a840b49dda40a16513e75e61c

Full Job Description

  • Pension provider reviews, analysis of tender responses and drafting of high quality summaries and reports.
  • Cost benefit analysis for companies and/or trustees when they are considering changing pension vehicle/structure.
  • Member communication materials working in conjunction with senior colleagues, clients, providers and other third parties.
  • Provider proposition research and future developments across the market.
  • Regular trustee reporting and Governance committee materials.
    • We will entrust you to:
  • Effectively delegate and review work produced by junior colleagues, ensuring it is technically excellent.
  • Prepare for and attend client meetings including presenting advice.
  • Take responsibility for and manage small projects, including scoping and invoicing.
  • Manage your own time effectively to consistently meet all deadlines.
  • Regularly monitor all aspects of risk compliance.
  • Help with identifying and researching business opportunities.
  • Share knowledge with colleagues throughout the department.
  • Support with wider reward and benefits consulting projects.

    Isio are looking for an experienced consultant to join our growing DC team as an Assistant Manager. You will have a strong DC pensions technical skillset and market knowledge, or broader experience as a Reward Consultant, with a commercial outlook and an entrepreneurial mindset., Good understanding of the UK DC pensions and/or Reward landscape and the issues facing our clients.
  • Organised and able to prioritise your own tasks and manage small projects.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • The ability to work effectively in a team.
  • Consistently able to work at a high level of intensity whilst maintaining a professional and positive approach.
  • Proactive and commercial mindset.
  • Willingness to contribute to the development of others.
  • Strong IT skills.
  • Whilst a specific qualification is not an essential requirement for this role, Isio will provide ongoing study support for those pursuing the CFA, PMI or CII exams.

    Our ideal applicant would work alongside our existing DC team in either Manchester, London or Birmingham. However, we can offer suitable applicants the opportunity to work from our other Isio offices.
    • We work on a hybrid basis, offering the opportunity for colleagues to split their working time between working in the office and at home. As a business we are great at building strong communities amongst our employees - both across locations and teams, hosting regular team building, charity, and social events. Demonstrated Commitment to our Core Purpose
  • Power in Partnership: We work in partnership with our clients & each other - building open and trusted relationships. Working together allows us to deliver the best for our clients.
  • Future Focus: We want to push our industry forward by solving problems in better ways that benefit both our clients & society.
  • Strength in Difference: We work with diverse perspectives to find better solutions. Working with differences makes us stronger.
  • People First: We recognise that pensions is a people business. People are the source of Isio's expertise and it is people's lives that we affect through our advice., Isio was 'born' in 2020 from the sale of KPMG UK's Pension Practice to a private equity firm. An industry-leading challenger, we provide diverse expertise spanning Pensions, Investment, Benefits and Wealth to give clients an integrated experience.
    • Isio is built by challengers, innovators and forward-thinkers, grounded around a vision which strives to deliver greater financial confidence for everyone. We empower and develop those who join us - valuing curious minds and giving people the freedom to outperform. Known and respected for our agility, we harness specialist experience, bold thinking and the desire to push the boundaries of what we can achieve for our clients, from small to blue chip, public to private. Isio is growing and we are looking for people who share our purpose and behaviours to join us on this journey, as we continue driving exceptional results for both our clients and people. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion - bringing your whole self to work every day. We have hubs across the UK and many of our roles are flexible in location to help create a work-life balance that works for you. Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

    On top, we also offer:
  • A competitive remuneration package, including a bonus scheme.
  • A defined contribution pension scheme.
  • Life insurance.
  • Healthcare benefits.
  • Income protection benefits.
  • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) as standard with the option to purchase additional days of holiday. As well as two additional 'Company' days - a celebration day for your birthday and an extra day over Christmas.
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) allowance
  • Flexible working opportunities.
  • A flexible benefits package.
  • Internal development programmes including (technical and non-technical) training support and mentor programmes.
  • Where required study support including study days, materials and exam entry support.