The Role
KPMG’s Pensions Advisory business continues to grow its Defined Contribution (DC) pensions capability and is seeking individuals who bring diverse skill sets into the team.
We are now looking for a talented and experienced Assistant Manager to join our Defined Contribution pensions team. You will support the delivery of high-quality pensions advice across a broad range of DC pension schemes, primarily in the private sector, with some exposure to public sector schemes.
Why Join KPMG as a Defined Contribution Support Consultant – Assistant Manager
As an Assistant Manager, you will work closely with senior members of the DC pensions team, contributing to both client delivery and team development. You will play a key role in maintaining strong client relationships, managing day-to-day engagement delivery, and supporting the development of junior colleagues.
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 establishment of governance committees
5. Wider benefit and reward strategy
6. Financial coaching and wellbeing
7. Statutory auto-enrolment compliance and implementation
8. Compliance
What Will You Be Doing?
9. Acting as a key contact for clients, delivering DC pension engagements within agreed timelines
10. Maintaining day-to-day client relationships and ensuring delivery to agreed scope, quality and timescales
11. Collating and reviewing pension scheme data and information, raising queries and analysing responses
12. Drafting reports and client deliverables, with final sign-off at senior level
13. Directing and overseeing the work of junior team members, reviewing their outputs and providing coaching and mentoring support
14. Supporting the development of junior colleagues through technical training, skills development and on-the-job coaching
15. Managing financial aspects of engagements, including timely billing and debt collection
16. Identifying out-of-scope work and supporting appropriate fee discussions
17. Checking technical work in line with professional standards and KPMG quality procedures
18. Maintaining regular, open and honest communication across engagement teams
Technical Core Competencies
19. Technical knowledge: Demonstrates a sound understanding of relevant DC pension concepts, regulation and legislation; remains current on industry developments and applies KPMG methodologies
20. Technology skills: Uses firm-approved tools and innovative technology to improve quality, productivity and insights
21. Professional scepticism: Applies objectivity, independence and professional judgement
22. Documentation: Produces robust documentation and audit trails with an unwavering 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 in everyday work
25. Actively contributes to a coaching-led culture, empowering team members to speak up and challenge constructively
26. Acts professionally, ethically and in the public interest
27. Champions inclusion and collaboration across Audit, Tax and the wider firm
28. Brings a sense of community, purpose and enjoyment to the team
Skills
29. Experience working in pensions advisory within an employee benefits consultancy or another Big 4 firm
30. Core technical knowledge of DC pension schemes, auto-enrolment compliance and the UK pensions landscape
31. Understanding of different workplace pension structures and their advantages and disadvantages
32. Track record of delivering high-quality, complex projects
33. Experience supporting provider selection and provider transition exercises
34. Experience advising on DC scheme design, fund ranges, default strategies and charging structures
35. Experience drafting and delivering DC member communications
36. Experience coaching and mentoring junior staff
37. Strong IT literacy, particularly with MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Behavioural Attributes and Skills
38. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to explain complex concepts clearly
39. Confident and credible in stakeholder interactions at all levels
40. Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle competing priorities
41. Self-motivated, resilient and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
42. Pragmatic problem solver, drawing on technical expertise to deliver high-quality solutions
43. Strong analytical and numerical capability, with attention to detail and accuracy
44. Collaborative team player, working effectively towards shared goals
Amazing extras
45. Progress towards Pensions Management Institute (PMI) qualifications is desirable but not essential
Our Locations:
We are open to talk to talent across the country but our core hubs for are: :
46. London Canary Wharf
47. Manchester
48. 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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