Role requirement
Vacancy type
Permanent
Sector
Pensions
Specialisim
Defined Benefit (DB)
Location
Edinburgh
Language skills
English
Job reference No.
14927
Salary
Competitive
Data Published
24/08/2022
Closing date
21/09/2022
Job Description:
Do you have first class IT and Microsoft Suite Skills, coupled with a strong degree in maths, economics, or another other numerate discipline?
Our client is looking for a DC Analyst to join their DCC business unit. The DCC business unit is a key component of the firm's consulting services and firmly established as a UK market leader. They currently advise on a diverse client base which spans corporate and trustee bodies across a wide variety of business and industry sectors, as well as local government pension schemes and other public sector clients.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- First class IT and word skills (in particular Microsoft Excel)
- A minimum of a strong degree in maths, economics, or another other numerate discipline, or equivalent
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Flexible, pro-active and innovative approach
- Clear analytical ability
- Project management and multi-tasking abilities
- Excellent team player and able to work on own initiative
Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Committed to further study and professional development (either Actuarial exams or CFA) is an advantage
Core Responsibilities:
- Formulating advice for peer review by consultants on all aspects of defined contribution consulting.
- Performance analysis of portfolios and production of quality monitoring reports.
- Day to day point of contact for clients.
- Project work including pension scheme vehicle reviews, investment strategy reviews, at retirement design reviews, pension design reviews, and engagement reviews.
- Develop a network and build relationships with both internal and external contacts.
Benefits:
- A highly competitive salary
- Award Winning Benefits package
- Shared Values - Confident, Friendly, Partnering & Straightforward
- Exceptional learning & development opportunities
- An excellent working environment with a strong social scene
- Opportunities to give back through volunteering initiatives
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 14927
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Louise is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Core-Asset Consulting, and has been a pivotal member of the Senior Leadership Team since its inception in 2005. With over two decades of experience in recruitment, she initially specialised in asset management before expanding her expertise to include FinTech, Platforms, and Pensions in response to evolving client demands.
Louise’s extensive network and deep market understanding, along with her passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), have established her as a trusted partner in filling critical roles for the UK & Ireland’s largest brands. Responsible for the strategic management of the team, Louise is dedicated to ensuring that Core-Asset Consulting continues to be a trusted partner for both existing and new clients.
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