Pension Consultant, Client Manager

Due to sustained growth of the team, our award winning client have a rare new job vacancy for a defined benefit pensions consultant / client manager to work at the forefront of their Edinburgh office to manage a portfolio of schemes. In the role whilst reporting to Edinburgh, they are returning to a hybrid work model and can offer flexible/part time working if required. This is a first class and rare opportunity for either an experienced consultant to work with an industry leader, or someone with a strong grounding in technical work to make the next step in their career from admin to consultancy.

This job being available is due to steady new business wins and the successful applicant will be in a client facing role. Previous technical senior defined benefit pensions experience is essential, in addition to experience in client management within pensions. Professional qualifications such as PMI are desirable, but not essential.

You will be working with clients who have a mixture of defined benefit and defined contribution pension schemes. Technical knowledge of cradle to grave pensions administration is required, a thorough understand of scheme rules and current legislation, an ability to demonstrate and communicate your knowledge clearly and concisely.

On a daily basis you will be managing a portfolio of clients and be liaising with Trustees, Actuaries and external parties on a daily basis to exceed their expectations and go the extra mile, working as a true ambassador for the business. The role is vital to the success of the team and your impact and daily duties will instantly add value.

An excellent basic salary is on offer for the successful candidate, depending on experience. Whilst part of a national set up they maintain a close knit team ethos where your contributions will be recognised.

If this opportunity is of interest to you and you have the DB or final salary pensions experience, including client contact, then please get in touch to Alison Curran on by submitting your cv for review and a confidential discussion about this and potentially other roles also available