Pensions Project Consultant

Unlock Your Potential in Pension Project Consultancy with Aon

Are you a seasoned professional with a background in the pensions industry, eager to deepen your expertise and drive impactful projects? Aon, a globally recognized leader, invites you to join our esteemed Project Consultancy team within our UK Retirement consulting business. This is an exceptional opportunity to collaborate with market leaders on diverse and challenging projects for a wide range of clients.

What This Opportunity Offers You:

• Specialized Growth: This role is designed for individuals seeking to specialize further within the pensions sector. You'll have the chance to become an expert in critical areas like Risk Settlement, GMP Equalisation, Member Options, and Pensions Dashboards – thriving and transferable skill sets in high demand.
• Client-Centric Impact: You will build strong, collaborative relationships with clients, their administrators, advisors, and internal Aon specialist teams. Your contributions will directly influence client action plans and project success.
• Comprehensive Project Management: Take ownership of project management across multiple specialist teams, ensuring timely and efficient delivery. This includes producing clear and accurate communication, reports, and presentations, as well as actively participating in client meetings to provide expert consultation.
• Process Innovation: Leverage your pension practice knowledge to design and implement efficient processes, with the opportunity to identify and drive improvements to standard procedures.
• Flexible Working Environment: Aon champions "Smart Working," offering a hybrid model of home and office-based work. You can choose to be based in one of Aon's many UK offices, including Birmingham, Bristol, Epsom, Farnborough, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, or St. Albans. We are also committed to discussing flexible working patterns, including part-time opportunities, to support your work-life balance and well-being.
• Career Advancement and Development: Aon provides a competitive total rewards package, comprehensive study support for professional qualifications, and structured training. You'll find ample opportunities for advancement within a growing global organization that invests in your continuous learning and professional growth.
• Diverse Project Focus: You can choose to focus on client-facing project delivery or provide crucial internal project management support, collaborating with Aon's vast network of specialist teams.

Key Considerations for Your Career Path:

This role is ideal for individuals who:

• Possess a solid understanding of the pensions industry, particularly defined benefit schemes.
• Have previous experience in project management, actuarial pension consultancy, insurance in pensions, pensions administration, or as an IFA.
• Are skilled in building and managing client relationships, demonstrating strong relationship management capabilities.
• Exhibit excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and accurately.
• Are adept at delivering effective client service within agreed financial and time budgets.
• Are eager to learn about Aon's products, people, and tools.
• May be part or fully qualified in relevant professional qualifications (e.g., APMI, FIA, PRINCE2), though this is not a mandatory requirement.
• Value a supportive, inclusive, and innovative work environment where you can be your authentic self.

At Aon, we empower you to make better decisions, shaping a future that protects and enriches lives. This Project Consultant role offers a compelling platform to advance your career, gain specialized expertise, and contribute to meaningful projects within a dynamic and supportive organization.