Associate Pensions Consultant (UK – Nationwide)

Aon is recruiting for an Associate Pensions Consultant to join our specialist UK Retirement Consulting team. You could be based in any of our UK offices (Birmingham, Bristol, Epsom, Farnborough, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, St. Albans) with a mix of home and office working.

We will offer you a competitive total rewards package, comprehensive study support for professional exams, formal education & structured training, and the potential to advance within a growing worldwide organisation.

We are also happy to discuss flexible working options, including part‑time opportunities, to suit your needs.

What the day will look like

• Build strong relationships with each client, their administrators and other stakeholders alongside ongoing client teams.
• Develop client action plans and ensure timely and efficient project management of these.
• Use knowledge of pension practices to design and implement efficient processes, taking ownership to improve parts of standard processes.
• Take ownership of data issues, including advising on appropriate formatting and transfer of data between parties.
• Use technical knowledge to carry out client‑specific calculations.
• Produce and deliver clear and accurate internal and client correspondence, reports, papers, presentations etc.

How this opportunity is different

Aon is a recognised market leader on Risk Settlement, GMP Equalisation and Member Options. You will work from day one in one of these specialist teams and have the opportunity to become an expert in a thriving area of the industry and develop long‑lasting, transferable skills. We can also help shape a role that meets your skills and interests, allowing you to select your specialism and focus on the right area for you, such as project management, process development, technical calculations and advice, or a combination of these.

Key skills and experience that will lead to success

• Relevant industry knowledge and/or consulting knowledge.
• Good understanding of defined benefit pensions or willingness to learn.
• Good knowledge of Aon’s products, people and tools or willingness to learn.
• Ability to deliver effective client service to multiple clients within agreed financial and time budgets.
• Experience/track record in relationship management and/or project management and/or technical analysis.
• Part or full qualification in a relevant professional qualification (e.g. APMI, FIA etc.) is not a requirement but will help.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance. All colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year to focus on yourself.

Equal opportunity statement

Aon is a proud equal opportunity workplace and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com