Pensions Consultant
Pensions Consultant - Consulting Team We’re growing and want you to be a part of our journey. As part of this role you’ll be working in Isio’s Actuarial & Consulting team - over 400 pensions consultants and actuaries advising a diverse range of clients and stakeholders across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. We advise on everything from helping trustees and sponsors to manage their defined benefit plans, running large scale communications projects and implementing alternative reward and pension provision. The range of work we get involved with is vast and there’ll be opportunities for you to gain lots of great, new experiences and put your skills to the test. The consulting team at Isio is a group of dedicated professionals working collaboratively to deliver innovative, best practice solutions for each client's pension needs. Our consultants take a lead role in providing strategic advice to clients regarding their pension schemes, helping them navigate the complex world of pension regulations and operations. We work with Trustee boards so that they do not have to worry about the day to day running of the scheme and use our project management skills to ensure projects run smoothly and on time, co-ordinating different advisors and parties so that everyone is part of one team. Communication is key to establishing trusted relationships with our clients and the members that they represent. What’s the role? We’re looking for consultants with industry experience to join our team. As a challenger in the industry, we are looking for individuals with excellent pensions consulting and technical skills, a commercial outlook and an entrepreneurial mindset. Day to day you will be: Supporting in the delivery of advice to clients - this may include managing key client projects directly, and/or supporting our partners and directors to deliver to our clients.As well as being involved in the technical aspects of projects, this will also involve working with and building relationships with clients directly, working as part of a team and developing those around you.Assisting in the development of new business, both with existing and new clients. As part of your role, there will be a wide range of opportunities to get involved in a lot of different areas of pensions consulting and have access to a wide range of clients within the Consulting Team. Whatever you’re looking for, we can build a role to suit you and help you develop. An overview of the key skills and experiences we’re looking for from applicants can be found below. Where is the role? We can offer a range of locations for you to choose from - we have Isio offices in Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Croydon, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester and Reading. We work on a hybrid basis, offering the opportunity for colleagues to split their working time between working in the office and at home. As a business we are great at building strong communities amongst our employees - both across locations and teams, hosting regular team building, charity, and social events. Key skills and experience: We’re looking for new colleagues with the following skills and expertise - but, please do apply if you don’t hit every requirement and still think you would be great for the role. Our business is better with a diverse range of experience, so we’ll consider each application on its own merits. Experience - a pensions consultant with past relevant industry experience - actuarial / PMI qualifications useful but not necessary.A great communicator - someone who can explain complex problems in a simple way to help everyone around the table understand.Enthusiasm and motivation - a great deal of desire to solving problems and delivering excellent advice.Excellent project management and client delivery skills - especially when balancing multiple demands.A great team worker - this will either be as part of a team, or managing a team, depending on your experience.Commercial skills - to help us develop our business and look for new opportunities. What we offer you: Isio is a people business, and we’re committed to helping our great colleagues gain a wide variety of experience, significant development opportunities and progression through the business. The variety of work that’ll be available to you will enable you to do this. On top, we also offer: A competitive remuneration package, including a discretionary bonus schemeA defined contribution pension schemeLife insuranceHealthcare benefitsIncome protection25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and two 'Company’ days - a celebration day for you and an extra day over Christmas, and the option to purchase additional holidaysCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR) allowanceFlexible workingA flexible benefits packageDevelopment programmes including technical and non-technical training support and mentor programmesStudy support including materials, exam fees and study days. Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
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