Description: We are seeking a talented individual to join our Specialist DC team at Mercer.Our DC team is one of the largest , fully integrated teams in the UK and we offer both agile and flexible working, including fully home based.Mercer's Defined Contribution (DC) team is unrivalled and is the largest group of DC experts (including governance, scheme design, investment consultants, provider and technical researchers and technicians) in the UK.
This exciting growth area of Mercer's UK business is a key strategic focus and delivers both successful pension and savings solutions for clients and career opportunities for our talented colleagues.
Our collaborative culture within the team drives and naturally promotes our successful growth of winning new business and maintaining strong existing relationships.At Mercer, we understand that the market landscape is changing at an unprecedented pace.
Customer and client expectations are constantly evolving.
Companies are merging at historic rates.
Technology is developing faster than the market can keep up with.
That's why we need to ensure we are leading by example and we do this by being true drivers of change through educating, providing tools and services to optimise employer retirement outcome.
This role has been hand crafted to do just that!Mercer can help design, plan, and manage customised defined contribution plans both globally and locally.
We align organisational objectives with workforce demographics and employee behaviours to identify how employers can help improve retirement outcomes for their employees while meeting workforce management needs.What can you expect?Serves as the DC governance consultant on mid-size to large clients delivering and promoting our servicesProvides support to lead consultant on our largest and more complex clientsReview work produced by analysts and junior consultants using Mercer software/toolsRole may include wider client relationship management for some clientsManage budgets and commercial relationships with clients Provide support and advise internal Mercer teams regarding defined contribution issuesHave responsibility for proactive revenue generation of existing clients and aim to extend the range of services provided by other lines of business as appropriateAssist trustees and sponsors to run their DC pension arrangements.
Clients will include corporate sponsors, trustee boards of trust-based schemes and governance committees of contract-based schemesExpand understanding of client needs and start assisting more senior colleagues in formulating plans to grow revenue and strengthen relationships with clientsAttend client meetings to support senior colleagues and assist in preparation including production of meeting papers, and supporting management of actionsWe will count on you to:Provide support to senior colleagues and attend client meetingsBe self-motivated and work collaboratively within the DC and wider client teamPromote Mercer in the market placeWhat you need to have: DC Pensions consulting experience (or similar)Be studying, or prepared to study for a professional qualification (eg PMI, CII, CFA, IMC)Excellent communication skills, verbal and writtenProject management experience (not essential)What makes you stand out?Ability to develop strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and provider contacts at all levelsShow initiative and enjoy working in a dynamic team environmentGood analytical skillsWhy join our team:We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people.
Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman.
With annual revenue of $23 billion and more than 85,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective.
For more information, visit mercer.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment.
We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process.
If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office.
All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week.
Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.