Senior Pensions Consultant – DB Consulting

Home Based

We are looking for a Senior Pension Consultant to join the Pensions Consulting team and provide scheme secretary and governance consultancy to a portfolio of corporate and trustee clients.

You will own client relationships and build strong internal relationships with our actuarial, pensions administration and investment teams to provide an outstanding service to our clients.

Job title:

Senior Pensions Consultant – DB Consulting

Job Description:

Responsibilities Include:

Chairs strategy and client development meetingsLeads and peer reviews advice on strategic or major issues that could result in substantial riskResponsible for the delivery of high risk/value client projectsDevelops and agrees strategic plans to implement new benefits, de-risking or major change programmes for clientsWork as part of a team to ensure appropriate procedures are in place to support clientsDevelops and maintains excellent relationships with all clients at key decision-maker levelWorks as part of a team ensuring effective communication between clients and the client servicing teamsActs as a role model for consultants in the way they perform their responsibilities and as an ambassador for the PracticeManages escalated client queries and dispute claims in a timely mannerAble to effectively communicate complex and technical issues at board director level, constructing business case/risk analysis where appropriateProduces timely and accurate advice, written to a high standard and in accordance with brand guidelinesReadily assists the wider team in achieving its objectivesAdhere, review and contribute to budget setting and project cost monitoringRisk ManagementManagement of Errors and OmissionsAchieves client chargeable billable hours target as agreed.Carries out research, development and special project work as agreed by managers and to deliver outputs within agreed timescales

Additional responsibilities:

Lead sales targets and create and build a network to identify opportunitiesPitch for new business by conducting competitive market reviews and presenting to clientsProduce tender documentsSeek new business opportunities in a consultative styleLead the development of cross-practice opportunities

What we looking for:

Extensive consulting experience of DB pension schemes and the employee benefits sectorExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsClient facing experience managing key client accounts, developing relationships at Board Director and Trustee levelStrong negotiation and influencing skills (internal and external) and evidence of strong business development skillsAbility to manage significant pipeline of opportunities and revenue.Excellent communication reporting and presentation skillsExcellent knowledge of pension legislation

About Capita Pension Solutions

At Capita Pension Solutions (CPS) we continue to grow and evolve our Strategy & Product function.  We are at another exciting point in that evolution, defining and executing CPS’s strategic goals as well as developing the next generation of market leading Products and Services.  We have ambitious objectives and plans for 2025 and beyond.

What’s in it for you?

 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leaveCompany matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty moreVoluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technologyThe opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choiceAccess to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

We’re an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email Iqbal at reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.  

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Location:

Home-Based - GBR

,

United Kingdom

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent