Pensions Associate Consultant

Description:

Gallagher Benefit Services is seeking a Pensions Associate Consultant to support the Specialist Markets team. The role involves providing high-quality support for Associate Consultants, Consultants, and Management in all aspects of their work with corporate clients. You will handle regular client interactions, maintain up-to-date technical pensions knowledge, assist with client governance meetings, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations. This is a B2B, corporate pension, and employee benefits role focused on delivering exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support new pension implementations alongside senior management and client owners
• Anticipate client needs and provide proactive, high-quality service
• Maintain and update technical pensions knowledge to support clients
• Assist with client governance meetings and inquiries
• Prepare and finalize client reports and presentations
• Monitor financial control over client budgets and manage diary and workflow efficiently
• Ensure all client deadlines and service levels are met, including managing action points from meetings
• Identify and progress new business opportunities while adhering to internal policies, laws, and regulations

Required Skills and Experience:

• Solid technical knowledge of DC Pensions, including products, markets, and regulatory standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and relevant internal systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Client-focused, proactive, and able to anticipate client needs
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks efficiently

Compensation And Benefits:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme (Gallagher contributes)
• Life insurance (4x your annual salary, with an option to top up)
• Income protection (up to 50% of annual income, with options to top up)
• Health cash plan or private medical insurance
• Three paid volunteering days per year
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Share incentive plan
• Critical illness cover
• Discounted gym membership
• Season ticket loan
• Emergency family care and discounted vouchers for shopping

Gallagher's Commitment to Diversity:
Gallagher is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. The company actively encourages applications from all candidates and is committed to making reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Gallagher values all individuals' unique identities, experiences, and talents and works to ensure a fair and equitable recruitment process for everyone.