Description: What you can expect:Mercer's pension risk management consulting team are looking to hire a senior actuarial/risk consultant to join their team to support strategic risk management advice to our pension clients.
This role is likely to be suitable for somebody who may want the flexibility of working 3/4 days per week (or other flexible arrangements which will be considered).The risk management consulting team is a small team of subject matter experts which focuses on providing pension and risk management advice to trustees.
This role involves providing strategic consulting advice to trustees on their risk management of their pension scheme either as a consultant or as a nominated pension Risk Management Key Function Holder.
The role offers a wide variety of exposure and career opportunities, including:Developing close relationships with trustee groups and corporate clientsWorking within a team to provide pro-active strategic advice on a wide range of pension and risk management related issuesSupported by a dedicated team of analysts and mid-level colleaguesContributing to design Mercer's overall consulting ideas in key growth areas including pension risk management servicesSupport to strengthen your consultancy skills and pensions industry knowledgeA training plan to support upskilling to a pension risk management role can be supportedWhat you will be rewarded with:Our employees enjoy excellent benefits such as:Competitive salary with annual reviewUp to 12% pension contributionFull healthcare coverFlexible working/potential to work from homeSports & Social clubs/Wellness ProgrammePaid annual leave and ability to purchase additional leave daysTravel ticket/bike to work/dental are optionalSubsidised canteenWhat we will rely on you for:The role can be tailored to your strengths and will facilitate the development of skills and experience over time, with a view to covering the following areas:Provide strategic advice to a diverse range of trustees and employers.Develop a pension risk management framework for pension schemes and provide relevant advice to a diverse range of trustee groups.Contribute to the evolution of the area of pension risk management as part of a panel of subject matter experts.Manage the delivery of a range of projects with support from junior colleagues.Develop in-depth knowledge of Mercer's best ideas in order to provide valuable advice and communicate effectively with clients.Liaise with colleagues across teams and business lines to achieve successful outcomes for clients.What you will need to have:Proven ability to deliver excellent client service and build strong working relationships with clients and colleagues.Comfortable in a client facing role, with experience presenting and managing client meetings.Proven ability to manage simultaneous projectsA comprehensive understanding of market developments, pension themes, and the key issues facing our clients.Pro-active and goal orientated.Possess a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.What makes you stand out:A background in pension/investment consulting in particular defined benefit pension schemesA relevant pension, actuarial, investment or risk management qualification (including but not limited to actuarial, CFA, accounting, or other risk management qualifications)8+ years of relevant experienceMERCER
