Description:

Mercer is seeking candidates for the following position based in the Auckland office, with flexibility to accommodate remote working – Superannuation Analyst.

What can you expect?

This is an exciting new role with Mercer New Zealand’s Superannuation business to support our workplace savings and other clients in delivering great outcomes for their people. Our clients include some of New Zealand’s most well-known companies, as well as multinational and government enterprises.

As part of a close-knit team you will gain hands on experience in developing solutions for our clients, as well as having the opportunity to engage with clients and colleagues across a range of projects and segments.

Mercer strongly believes in “Feeling comfortable bringing your whole self to work is a fundamental right of every colleague”. We offer benefits and programs that support career development such as professional development support, exam and study assistance and global rotation opportunities, which will support and nurture you with every opportunity to reach you full potential.

We also recognise the value of healthy, happy colleagues and promote a culture of care and wellbeing, offering benefits such as flexible working, a dress to suit policy, health reimbursements, and much more!.

• Leading training and development program.
• Brand new agile workspace.
• Professional environment where your career path really matters and is supported in our global environment.
• Great team environment with energetic and supportive colleagues.
• Genuine work life balance – flexible working including potential part time hours.

We will count on you to:

• Review and prepare “client ready” actuarial reports and other advice to NZ superannuation scheme clients.
• Client relationship management – ensuring regular client interaction and attending client meetings.
• Supporting delivery of technical analysis, strategic consulting and ad-hoc advice.
• Using technical knowledge and consulting skills to prepare customized superannuation consulting advice (Actuarial Funding and Accounting valuations).
• Work closely and collaboratively across the wider Mercer business to peer review administration work, providing guidance and support in the annual review process.

What you need to have:

• Strong client and stakeholder management skills, able to work with clients and colleagues across all levels from junior colleagues to CEO’s of our client organisation.

What makes you stand out?

• Ability to peer review reporting of calculations and technical data and commentary.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and style that explains technical concepts clearly.
• Advantageous to have knowledge of NZ Superannuation and/or KiwiSaver and legislation.
• Excellent organisation and project management skills.
• Tertiary qualified in Finance, Economics Business, Mathematics, Actuarial studies or related Degree.