Employee Benefits Industry Leader - Manager level

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The EB industry, particular the pension funds are experiencing unprecedented regulatory complexity, heightened governance expectations, and a growing need for data driven insights. Clients- including Boards of Funds and other stakeholders such as the fund principal officers, benefit administrators, fund consultants and other key stakeholders, require specialised advisory support to navigate these evolving challenges.

We are seeking a recognised industry expert to join our team as a Senior Employee Benefits Specialist. The incumbent will identify and drive market offerings, respond to direct client requests and formal RFPs for advisory support in critical areas, such as but not limited to business process development, regulatory and governance support, performance evaluations, Restructuring, benchmarking and diagnostic reporting and recommendations.

This role is pivotal in meeting the depth and specificity of current and emerging client needs.  The successful candidate will ensure our delivery remains exceptional, credible and scalable. This role is essential to also maintaining credibility and delivering the high-quality advisory support clients expect from us. By bringing in a senior specialist, we aim to strengthen our market position, deliver world-class support, and drive sustainable revenue growth for the business unit.

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by shaping the future of our Employee Benefits advisory services and driving business growth in a dynamic and evolving industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advisory services to clients on business process optimisation, regulatory compliance, governance frameworks, and performance improvement.
• Lead and deliver benchmarking, diagnostic reporting, and restructuring projects, offering clear recommendations and actionable insights.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive business plan to identify and pursue new business opportunities within the Employee Benefits sector.
• Engage with the market to build relationships, enhance our reputation, and secure critical new business relevant to the industry.
• Respond to formal RFPs and direct client requests with tailored, high-quality solutions.

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the Employee Benefits environment, with a strong track record in pension funds and related advisory work.
• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., Finance, Business, Law).
• Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) qualification preferred.
• Experience working in a consulting environment, delivering high-impact solutions to clients.
• Deep understanding of employee benefit business processes and operational best practices.
• Strong knowledge of the regulatory landscape governing pension funds and employee benefits.

Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive.  Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements.

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