How to compare different DC schemes

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Hi,

A friend of mine is looking for work at the moment and is curious about how to compare pensions between different job offers. They have no offers as yet but will intend to continue working in the fund accounting industry.

I'm assuming it will be a defined contribution pension they end up being offerred in any organisation.

What would be considered competitive as an employer's contribution to a DC scheme? Is there anything else to look at when comparing DC schemes between job offers?

Thanks!
 
The standard DC in Ireland might be around the 5% and 5% mark.

5% EE and 5% ER.

Additional benefits could be life cover (4 times salary), spouse's pension if really lucky, income protection, critical illness cover perhaps...
 
may also be important to see what fund + investment choices the schemes offer.
Some may only offer a default fund. Others give the member more choice to invest in a fund that suits them better. Or also with a invesment manager that they perceive to be better.
 
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