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Job Description:

They are looking for a talented and experienced Manager to join their team, who will be responsible for working closely with colleagues in the area of defined contribution pensions.

Job Responsibility:

  • Helping to develop junior colleagues, including delivering technical training, improving technical knowledge, and developing consulting skills
  • Lead contact with clients on key pensions engagements, with overall responsibility for stakeholder relationships
  • Contributing to developing streamlined and efficient procedures, whilst maintaining an absolute focus on quality
  • Strong financial management, setting and agreeing budgets for work, delivering to budgets and timely billing and debt collection

Requirements:

  • Pensions Management (PMI)
  • Relevant experience working in pensions advisory at Manager level, at either an employee benefit consultancy or other Big 4 firm
  • Technical knowledge of defined contribution schemes, auto-enrolment legislation and compliance, DC provider landscape, understanding of the wider UK pensions landscape, and the issues facing stakeholders
  • Proven track record of advising on DC scheme design, investment fund ranges, suitable default funds, charging structures

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Job Posted:
February 10, 2026

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