DC Pensions Investment Consultant

About the role

Mercer is looking for a DC Pensions Consultant to join its specialist team delivering DC pension services to a large portfolio of clients. Mercer describes itself as having one of the largest fully integrated groups of DC experts in the UK, covering governance, scheme design, investment consulting, providers and technical research. The role is hybrid, with at least three days per week in the office, and can be based in London, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, Birmingham or Edinburgh.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as a lead investment consultant for mid-size to large clients, delivering and promoting services
• Support the lead consultant on the largest and most complex clients
• Review work produced by analysts and junior consultants using Mercer software and tools
• Wider client relationship management for some clients, including managing budgets and commercial relationships
• Advise internal Mercer teams on defined contribution investments
• Proactively generate revenue from existing clients and extend the range of services offered by other business lines where appropriate

Required profile

• Proven DC Pensions consulting experience
• Ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and provider contacts at all levels
• Client relationship management
• CFA qualification or studies towards CFA

What stands out

• Trust-based DC Pensions consulting experience
• Project management experience