Defined Contribution Support - Consultant

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Birmingham

Defined Contribution Pensions Consultant
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Base Location

London, Birmingham or Manchester, plus a national network of offices across the UK.

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KPMG’s Pensions Advisory business continues to build its Defined Contribution (DC) pensions capability and is looking to expand its team with individuals who bring diverse skill sets and perspectives
.

We are seeking a talented Consultant to join the Defined Contribution pensions team
, working closely with colleagues to deliver high-quality advice to clients across a wide range of workplace pension arrangements.

As a consultant, you will play a key role in supporting client engagements, delivering technical analysis and contributing to project delivery across a broad range of DC pensions topics. You will work closely with senior colleagues while continuing to develop your technical capability and commercial awareness.

Key areas of focus (not exhaustive) include:

• Scheme strategy and structure across workplace pensions
• Member engagement and education
• Governance, including the setup and operation of governance committees
• Wider benefit and reward strategy
• Financial coaching and wellbeing
• Statutory auto-enrolment compliance and implementation
• Compliance and regulatory adherence

• Gaining a strong understanding of Defined Contribution pension schemes and the wider UK pensions landscape
• Analysing client data and information using agreed techniques and KPMG central models
• Producing technical work in line with professional standards and KPMG quality procedures
• Running checks to assess the reasonableness of assumptions and results using KPMG-developed tools
• Using outputs to generate initial draft reports, papers and client communications
• Supporting the team in the day-to-day running of client cases, including general administration and tracking procedures against timelines
• Supporting end-to-end tasks for client projects and ensuring delivery within agreed time frames
• Developing specialist technical knowledge through on-the-job learning and formal training
• Maintaining regular, open and honest communication while working collaboratively with the team
• Supporting strong financial management, including timely billing and debt collection activities

• Technical knowledge
  :
  Demonstrates an understanding of relevant DC pension concepts, regulations and legislation; stays up to date with industry developments and applies KPMG methodologies
• Technology skills
  :
  Uses firm-approved tools and innovative technology solutions to improve quality, productivity and data insights
• Professional scepticism
  :
  Applies objectivity, independence and professional judgement to all work
• Documentation
  :
  Produces clear documentation and audit trails with a strong focus on quality and professional standards

• Embraces and embeds KPMG’s culture of high challenge, high support
  , grounded in our values
• Operates with a curious and sceptical mindset
  , applying this approach in everyday work
• Contributes to a coaching-led…