Investment Consultant (DC Pensions)

About the role

Marsh's DC Consulting Practice is looking for a DC Investment Consultant to advise a diverse portfolio of clients on their defined contribution investment strategies. The role covers performance monitoring, strategy reviews, default investment design, investment changes and governance documentation, while ownership of client relationships grows with experience. It is based in one of the London, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, Glasgow or Edinburgh offices, with hybrid working (3 days in the office).

Key responsibilities

• Lead DC investment consulting work for mid-size to large clients and promote Marsh's services.
• Support senior investment consultants on complex clients, including performance monitoring, strategy reviews, default strategy advice, investment changes and updates to statutory documents.
• Review and quality-check the work of analysts and junior consultants using Marsh tools and approaches.
• Manage parts of client relationship management, including budgets and commercial oversight for assigned clients.
• Drive revenue by retaining existing clients and expanding the range of services offered.

Required profile

• Circa 5 years' experience in a DC investment consulting role (UK DC preferred; comparable experience considered).
• A relevant professional qualification or progress toward one (IMC, FIA/FFA and/or CFA).
• Proven experience supporting and/or leading investment advisory work (monitoring, governance and implementation).
• Demonstrated commercial mindset, including business development through existing and new client opportunities.

What makes you stand out

• Experience advising UK DC schemes on default strategy design, performance oversight and investment change implementation.
• Confidence building relationships internally and externally at all levels.
• Proactive, initiative-taking style and project management capability (helpful but not essential).
• Track record of contributing to thought leadership and client materials.

What we offer

• Hybrid working (3 days in the office) across multiple UK locations.
• Study support toward IMC/FIA/FFA/CFA qualifications.
• Professional development, interesting work and supportive leaders.