The Role
KPMG’s Pensions Advisory business continues to build its Defined Contribution (DC) pensions capability and is looking to expand its team with individuals who bring diverse skill sets and perspectives.
We are seeking a talented Consultant to join the Defined Contribution pensions team, working closely with colleagues to deliver high-quality advice to clients across a wide range of workplace pension arrangements.
Why Join KPMG as a Defined Contribution Pensions Consultant
As a consultant, you will play a key role in supporting client engagements, delivering technical analysis and contributing to project delivery across a broad range of DC pensions topics. You will work closely with senior colleagues while continuing to develop your technical capability and commercial awareness.
Key areas of focus (not exhaustive) include:
1. Scheme strategy and structure across workplace pensions
2. Member engagement and education
3. Investment policy
4. Governance, including the setup and operation of governance committees
5. Wider benefit and reward strategy
6. Financial coaching and wellbeing
7. Statutory auto-enrolment compliance and implementation
8. Compliance and regulatory adherence
What Will You Be Doing?
9. Gaining a strong understanding of Defined Contribution pension schemes and the wider UK pensions landscape
10. Analysing client data and information using agreed techniques and KPMG central models
11. Producing technical work in line with professional standards and KPMG quality procedures
12. Running checks to assess the reasonableness of assumptions and results using KPMG-developed tools
13. Using outputs to generate initial draft reports, papers and client communications
14. Supporting the team in the day-to-day running of client cases, including general administration and tracking procedures against timelines
15. Supporting end-to-end tasks for client projects and ensuring delivery within agreed timeframes
16. Developing specialist technical knowledge through on-the-job learning and formal training
17. Maintaining regular, open and honest communication while working collaboratively with the team
18. Supporting strong financial management, including timely billing and debt collection activities
What do you need?
Technical Core Competencies
19. Technical knowledge: Demonstrates an understanding of relevant DC pension concepts, regulations and legislation; stays up to date with industry developments and applies KPMG methodologies
20. Technology skills: Uses firm-approved tools and innovative technology solutions to improve quality, productivity and data insights
21. Professional scepticism: Applies objectivity, independence and professional judgement to all work
22. Documentation: Produces clear documentation and audit trails with a strong focus on quality and professional standards
People & Culture
23. Embraces and embeds KPMG’s culture of high challenge, high support, grounded in our values
24. Operates with a curious and sceptical mindset, applying this approach in everyday work
25. Contributes to a coaching-led environment, where individuals feel empowered to speak up and challenge appropriately
26. Acts professionally, ethically and in the public interest
27. Is inclusive and collaborative, working effectively with teams across the firm
28. Brings a sense of community, purpose and positivity to the team
Skills
29. Experience working in Defined Contribution pensions, either within an employee benefits consultancy or another Big 4 firm (Essential)
30. Basic knowledge of Defined Contribution pension schemes (Essential)
31. Understanding of the wider UK pensions and benefits landscape (Desirable)
32. Strong IT literacy, with experience using MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word (Essential)
Behavioural Attributes and Skills
33. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex matters clearly and concisely
34. Effective stakeholder management and relationship-building skills; confident engaging with stakeholders at varying levels
35. Strong organisational and time management skills, able to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
36. Self-driven and resilient, comfortable working under pressure
37. Pragmatic problem solver, drawing on technical expertise to deliver high-quality solutions
38. Strong analytical and numerical skills, with close attention to detail and accuracy
39. Collaborative team player, working effectively towards shared goals
Qualifications
40. Undergraduate degree with a mathematical, financial or analytical focus (Essential)
Our Locations:
We are open to talk to talent across the country but our core hubs for are: :
41. London Canary Wharf
42. Manchester
43. Birmingham
With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.
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