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Mid-level (3-4 years) -
LondonUK
8245+ employees
Investing
Role
Who you are
Excellent presentation skills
Ability to convey concepts and ideas to a senior audience clearly
Excellent negotiation skills
DC Pensions knowledge
Investment fund knowledge
Unbundled investment product knowledge is desirable
High standard of written English
Strong Microsoft Office skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Strong research skills
Strong reference skills
Understanding of the DC Pensions marketplace
Desirables
Investment fund knowledge
Some unbundled investment product knowledge
What the job involves
Supporting the development and delivery of profitable DC Pensions business development strategies
Strengthening the development of intermediary relationships and the establishment and development of direct prospects in order to achieve DC growth targets
Working alongside Senior Business Development Directors on key Employee Benefits Consultants (EBC) relationships and developing their own network among intermediaries
Developing new relationships with small EBC firms ensuring they understand the Legal and General proposition
Managing internal relationships between Business Development Directors and the Acquisition support team to ensure new opportunities are well-researched and proposals tailored to each prospect
Managing internal relationships between Client Relationship Managers and the Acquisition support team to ensure existing client retention opportunities are fully bespoke
Researching the wider DC market to prioritize direct to employer opportunities
Developing direct to market opportunities with employers taking the lead with SME opportunities
Recognizing opportunities to differentiate the DC proposition in the intermediated market
Understanding the impact of changing legislation on the DC market and our DC propositions
Ensuring the principles of Treating Customers Fairly are central to all activities and that communication provides customers with clear information.