Mercer’s Governance and Scheme Management team are recruiting a Senior Retirement Consulting Analyst. This role is suitable for someone with experience working with trustees within a scheme management/governance or administrative role and can be based in any of our UK locations.
What you can expect
* This is an opportunity to further your career and to join a great multi-disciplinary team which provides clients with leading edge advice across all key disciplines such as DB funding, DB and DC governance, investment, risk transfer and covenant advice
* You will be a key part of a team supporting our trustee clients in their scheme management and governance objectives
* Whilst your primary focus will be on DB governance, this is an opportunity to work with other specialists such as scheme actuaries and investment consultants, and on a range of client teams
* We tailor the client mix to support and develop an individual’s skills now and into the future
* Central to your role will be governance consulting and scheme secretary responsibilities to trustee boards and/or sole trustees, and as such you will be key to the client relationship and interactions with the wider team
* We actively encourage our consulting Analysts to develop, and provide numerous opportunities for personal growth and development as a result of the very broad range of skills and expertise our Wealth business and the wider Mercer has to offer
We will rely on you to
* Attend client meetings, support all scheme secretarial services to the client and be involved in setting and monitoring budgets
* Provide governance and scheme secretarial support to trustee clients and/or supporting senior colleagues who are leading the relationship
* Take a central role in liaising with clients, other team members and other advisers
* Attend trustee meetings as trusted supporter to trustee chair and board
* Carry out all aspects of scheme secretarial work, including arranging meetings, drafting agendas and meeting papers, liaison with Mercer colleagues, trustees and other advisors
* Write minutes, manage action points, communicate with key stakeholders, implement and maintain governance and risk documents
* Set, agree and monitor budgets with support from senior colleagues
What you need to have
* Pensions experience of which some experience ideally will be in governance consulting and scheme management from either a consultancy or in house pensions team
* Technical pensions knowledge and knowledge of current regulatory regime
* A good understanding of current pension issues and how these impact clients
* A strong understanding of a range of ways in which UK pension schemes operate
* Proven ability to build relationships with colleagues and clients
* Excellent communication skills with strong attention to detail, natural proactivity, planning, organisation and project management skills
* A willingness to learn new skills and be adaptable in a changing environment
What makes you stand out
* Relevant pensions qualifications or studying towards, eg APMI or equivalent
* Pensions governance and scheme management experience
Why 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
We are an equal opportunities employer.
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