Growth Leader for Public Sector Pensions - LGPS
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UK Based – Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, London or any major Mercer office.
For client‑facing Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) professionals, Mercer offers unparalleled opportunities to lead strategic growth, build influential relationships, and drive impactful change in one of the UK’s most significant pension markets.
As the LGPS evolves towards larger, more powerful investment pools and embraces innovative strategies to meet future challenges, Mercer stands at the forefront – offering a comprehensive, expert‑led advisory service that combines deep LGPS sector knowledge with a commitment to shaping the future of public sector pensions.
Joining Mercer means becoming part of a team that does not only understand the complexities of LGPS governance, funding, and investment, but also actively influences policy and market developments.
If you are passionate about LGPS and want to be part of a team that shapes the sector’s future, Mercer is the place to be.
Role Highlights
* Lead Mercer’s growth and market presence in the UK LGPS sector, leveraging your deep expertise and network across funds, pools, and employers.
* Shape and execute innovative business development strategies tailored to the evolving LGPS landscape, including asset pooling, private market investments, and regulatory changes.
* Act as a trusted subject‑matter expert, providing strategic insights on LGPS governance, funding, investment strategies, and future challenges.
* Collaborate closely with Mercer’s multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions that meet client needs and support the broader public sector pensions agenda.
* Represent Mercer at key industry events, forums, and consultations, influencing policy and market developments.
* Support client teams with governance, benefits, and operational advisory, including training and governance documentation.
Candidate Profile
* Minimum 10 years’ experience in the pensions industry, with at least 5 years specializing in the LGPS.
* Proven track record of building and sustaining influential relationships across LGPS funds, pools, employers, and stakeholders.
* Strong consulting or business development experience within the pensions sector is highly desirable.
* Deep understanding of LGPS governance, funding, investment strategies, and regulatory environment.
* Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders.
* Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to anticipating sector challenges and opportunities.
* Outgoing personality with excellent interpersonal skills and a client‑centric mindset.
* Adaptable and resilient, able to thrive in a fast‑evolving market environment.
Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan, 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 $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective.
We are committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment and to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to candidates with a disability. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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