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Associate Consultant

Job Type:
Permanent
Specialism:
Employee Benefits / Pensions Consultants
Salary:
Salary Description:
£30K - £32K + Benefits Package
Location:
London / Central / West End
Posted:
23/10/2009
Job Ref:
01360
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Associate Consultant - Defined Contributions Pensions Consulting
London
Salary £30K - £32K + Excellent Benefits Package
 
Purpose:-  
Reporting to the Team Manager, the jobholder will be responsible for providing support to a team of consultants within their regional office. In addition, the job holder may be responsible for a portfolio of clients.
Experience with Defined Contributions Pensions is essential for this role.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:-  

• Where possible identify opportunities to increase the value of a portfolio of accounts and converting addition business opportunities from current clients
• Provide support to colleagues including informal on-the-job assistance with work assignments
• Maintain files as required, arrange storage and retrieval of files, ensure files are kept up to date with relevant documentation
• Provide graphic design support for a range of the organisation's written communications (e.g. product information materials, brochures, presentations and case studies)
• Where applicable, ensure the requirements of the Financial Services Market Act 2000 and Aon's Compliance criteria are met in relation to Regulated Business carried out within specific specialist area.
• Upon identification, report risks to the Operations Director and/or Compliance Director to ensure appropriate risk management activities are implemented
• Responsible for own continuous professional and personal development including keeping abreast of statutory obligations and relevant FSA guidelines and legislation
• Organise meetings and events, including complex multi- party meetings and adjust arrangements in response to changing circumstances
• Ensure working practices are in adherence with ACUK T&C processes and procedures; where necessary provide evidence and information to appropriate parties which demonstrates compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that any potential E&O cases are addressed in accordance with an appropriate procedure to minimise Aon's exposure
• Participate where appropriate at both internal and external meetings
• Provide information and updates as requested for regular and adhoc financial statements for the business for regulatory, accounting and other purposes.
• Ensure all financial hygiene activities (eg billing) completed accurately and on time
• Provide general administration support to colleagues and teams (e.g. correspondence, presentations and reports, meetings and appointments, telephones)
• Ensure all relevant discussion points/actions are recorded and reflected accurately within minutes
• Ensure appropriate software utilised to full potential and required information is accurate and up to date.
• Keep team members informed of work progress and seek support and guidance where appropriate
• Responsible for the prompt escalation of issues e.g. retention challenges, development opportunities to Team Manager/Consultant
 
Aon Consulting is a leading human capital consultancy, helping organisations of every size to attract and keep the employees they need. We advise on all aspects of employment, including health-related insurance and risk; employee compensation and pensions; human resource strategy planning; job design and change management; and staff assessment and legal issues.
Aon Consulting is a division of Aon, one of the UK's largest insurance brokers and providers of risk management services and a major force in reinsurance and the UK human capital consulting market. 
Aon Consulting Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
 
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