Pension & Actuarial Advisors · Dublin

Tailored advice,
trusted expertise.

Trident Consulting provides tailored financial advice and services to Irish organisations, pension scheme trustees and individuals. Our advice is practical and clear, designed to meet your specific needs.

For Companies
Scheme actuarial & governance
DB and DC support, governance, valuations, registered administration and technical tools.
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For Public Bodies
Public sector pension support
Single Scheme, Superannuation, member statements, calculations and staff clinics.
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For Individuals
Personal pension & retirement
No charge for an initial exploratory discussion. You can then choose fee-based or commission charging.
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How we work

A clear path from first call to ongoing support.

There is no charge for an initial exploratory discussion. Once you decide to proceed, Trident agrees the scope and charging basis up front, whether fee-based or commission-based where this is available and agreed.

1

Get in touch

Call, email, or use the contact form. The initial exploratory discussion, covering what you are looking for and how Trident can help, is always at no cost.

2

Scope & agree

Trident confirms what you would like done, whether a single issue or fuller review, and agrees the charging basis in advance. You decide the focus.

3

Receive advice

Tailored, written, plain-English advice you can act on.

4

Ongoing support

Where helpful, Trident stays involved through governance reviews, valuations, scheme changes or simply being on call when support is needed.

Services for companies

Pension, actuarial and technical support.

Trident supports Irish organisations, employers, trustees and pension scheme stakeholders with practical pension consulting, actuarial work, scheme governance, registered administration and technical tools that reduce manual work.

Scheme actuarial services

Actuarial valuations, funding advice, risk management, scheme design, wind-ups, endgame planning and actuarial input for trustee and employer decisions.

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Registered administrator services

Scheme administration support, statutory administration processes, member records, benefit statements, member communications and trustee reporting.

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Accounting and audit support

FRS 102 and IFRS pension disclosures, audit queries, assumption setting, pension accounting reports and support for employer finance teams.

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DB and DC scheme support

Defined benefit and defined contribution consulting, governance reviews, contribution adequacy, benefit strategy and employee communications.

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End-user computing and software development

Controlled calculation tools, Excel models, user interfaces and workflow solutions designed to reduce manual entry and the complexity of numerical calculations.

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Trustee training and specialist opinions

Bespoke trustee training, specialist pension reviews, PRSA actuary services and Expert Witness support where a technical view is required.

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Services for public bodies

Public sector pension support.

Trident supports public bodies with public sector pension administration, actuarial reporting and technical calculations. This includes Single Public Service Pension Scheme and legacy Superannuation arrangements, member statements, DPER queries, document support, data requirements and employee communications.

Compliance and actuarial reporting

Support with financial statement disclosures, pension audit queries, legislative obligations, DPER queries and other pension compliance matters that arise for public sector employers.

Member statements and calculations

Preparation and checking of member statements and calculations for Single Scheme including new entrant, non-new entrant, family law, retirement, notional service, gratuity and service-related cases.

Data, documents and administration

Advice on member data capture, management of pension data, updating scheme documents, member booklets and supporting in-house teams with day-to-day pension administration.

Employee presentations and clinics

In-house or online presentations and follow-up employee clinics so that staff can better understand pension benefits, retirement options and scheme-specific queries.

Technical tools and calculation support

Development of controlled calculation tools, projection tools and user interfaces to reduce manual input, improve consistency and make complex public sector pension calculations easier to manage.

Practical support for HR and finance

Clear, practical assistance for HR, payroll and finance teams dealing with pension queries, annual benefit statements, audit requests, retirement cases and public sector pension administration workloads.

Regulatory notice: Public sector pension administration, actuarial reporting and technical support services do not generally require authorisation by the Central Bank of Ireland. Any regulated financial advice will be handled through an appropriately authorised entity.
Pension Team

Trident's public sector pension proposition.

Trident Consulting delivers a range of services to its public service clients and can provide additional support through Pension Team Limited. This broader service offering encompasses our Trident Consulting technical experts as well as a team of financial advisors, experienced in advising public servants.

What this service line covers

  • Public sector pension administration and technical support.
  • Single Public Service Pension Scheme and legacy Superannuation support.
  • Member statements, retirement calculations, family law calculations and notional service queries.
  • FRS reporting, audit support, DPER queries and legislative queries.
  • Employee presentations, one-to-one clinics and practical explanations of pension benefits.

How it fits with Trident

The technical and administration service – the core of the service – is the same.

Our collaboration with Pension Team Limited gives us access to an exceptionally experienced team of financial advisors, familiar with all of the nuances of public service pensions.

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Services for individuals

Personal pension & retirement.

There is no charge for an initial exploratory discussion. After that, you can choose fee-based advice or commission charging where this is available and agreed.

Enquiries

There is no charge for an initial exploratory discussion. This allows you to explain what you need and understand how Trident can help before deciding whether to proceed.

Provision of advice

Once you decide to proceed, Trident agrees the scope and charging basis. Financial advice generally requires a meeting given the complexities involved. You determine whether the focus should be a single issue or a fuller review of your finances.

Charges for advice

You can choose fee-based advice or commission charging where this is available and agreed. Fee-based advice is normally charged on time taken, though in most cases Trident can estimate the fee in advance.

Remuneration Disclosure (CP116) Terms of Business

Customers in vulnerable circumstances

We have processes to identify and support customers in vulnerable circumstances, and provide training and guidance for all staff in this area.

Privacy and data rights

We are committed to protecting your personal data and handling it transparently.

Data Privacy Notice Subject Access Request Policy

Sustainability factors

When providing advice, Trident Consulting does not generally consider the adverse impacts of investment decisions on sustainability. We review this approach annually in quarter 2.

SFDR Statement Sustainability Suitability Assessment What are sustainability preferences?

Complaints

If you wish to make a complaint, you may submit it in writing by post or electronically. We will acknowledge the complaint within 5 working days and aim to resolve within 40 working days. If unresolved, you may refer the complaint to the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (FSPO).

Complaints Procedure
Regulatory notice: Insurance intermediary services provided to individuals are regulated activities authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland. Trident Benefit Consulting Ltd t/a Trident Consulting, Pension Solutions is authorised as an investment business firm under Section 10 of the Investment Intermediaries Act 1995 (as amended) - Ref. No. C41467.
Who we are

Experienced. Practical. Clear advice.

Trident Consulting provides tailored financial and actuarial advice to Irish organisations, pension scheme trustees and individuals. The focus is practical, clear advice built around your specific circumstances.

  • Authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland as an investment business firm (Ref. C41467)
  • Registered investment intermediary under the Investment Intermediaries Act 1995 (as amended)
  • Member of Brokers Ireland
  • International network partners via GAPS Network for cross-border pension matters
  • Trident Pension Trustees Ltd - authorised by the Department of Justice and Equality as a trust or company service provider
Our philosophy
Trident believes advice should be clear and honest built around your circumstances, not shaped by unnecessary complexity. Every recommendation is tailored.
Our international partners
Through the GAPS network, Trident collaborates with specialist international pension and employee benefits firms to support companies operating schemes across multiple jurisdictions, providing country-specific expertise and experience.
Our location
300A Cathedral Court, New Street, Dublin 8. Available for remote consultation nationwide. Phone: 01 485 3885.
Our team

The people behind Trident.

Any member of our team will gladly assist you with any query regarding our services.

John O'Connell
John O'Connell
Founder & Actuary

John O’Connell is an actuary with over four decades’ experience and is the founder of Trident. John qualified as an actuary in 1991 and holds MBA, QFA and PTP qualifications. John has extensive experience advising the employers, trustees and members of pension schemes and has worked on some of the largest pension schemes in the country. He is a Scheme Actuary, a PRSA Actuary and a Risk Management Key Function Holder.

✉ john@tridentconsulting.ie ✆ 01 485 3887
Rita-Anne Keyes
Rita-Anne Keyes
Actuary

Rita-Anne Keyes is a highly experienced actuary with over 20 years’ post-qualification experience. Rita-Anne is a trusted advisor to Irish pension scheme trustees and sponsors, covering both public and private sectors. Rita-Anne began her actuarial career in 1989 and qualified as an actuary in 1997. She joined Trident in 2015. Rita-Anne is a Scheme Actuary and a Qualified Financial Advisor (QFA).She is currently a member of the Society of Actuaries’ Pensions Committee and Practising Certificates Committee.

✉ rita-anne@tridentconsulting.ie ✆ 01 485 3884
Shaun Byrne
Shaun Byrne
Actuary

Shaun Byrne is a qualified actuary with over a decade of experience in Irish pension schemes. Joined Trident in 2015. Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries and Chartered Enterprise Risk Actuary (CERA). Specialises in DB and public sector pensions, actuarial modelling and end-user computing solutions.

✉ shaun@tridentconsulting.ie ✆ 01 485 3886
Stephen Sweeney
Stephen Sweeney
Trainee Actuary

Stephen Sweeney is a trainee actuary. He studied at UCD and completed a BA in Actuarial and Financial Studies in 2022 and joined Trident the same year.

✉ stephen@tridentconsulting.ie ✆ 01 485 0397
Tomás Fadian
Tomás Fadian
Trainee Actuary

Tomás Fadian is a trainee actuary. He studied at UCC and completed a BA in Financial Mathematics and Actuarial Science in 2025 and joined Trident the same year.

✉ tomas@tridentconsulting.ie ✆ 01 485 3886
Patrick Foley
Patrick Foley
Director, Trident Pension Trustees Ltd

Director of Trident Pension Trustees Ltd. Patrick has extensive experience in pensions, having worked with Mercer and Irish Pensions Trust Ltd.

✉ patrick@tridentconsulting.ie
Isabel Ryan
Isabel Ryan
Director & Company Secretary

Director of the company since 2006. Isabel serves as Company Secretary and leads on recruitment and personal development matters.

Scheme support

Ongoing support for pension schemes.

Trident provides tailored consultancy, advisory, actuarial and registered administrator services to pension schemes, trustees and sponsoring employers across the private and public sectors. Trident works closely with third-party administrators and in-house teams to deliver a coordinated, effective service.

Defined benefit schemes

Actuarial valuations, risk management, compliance, funding advice, scheme design, financial reporting, wind-ups and endgame planning.

Defined contribution schemes

Consulting and general advice, contribution adequacy reviews, and member communications support.

Registered administrator services

Administration support, member records, benefit statements, trustee reporting and statutory scheme administration processes.

Trustee advice and governance

Objective advice for trustees, governance reviews and practical support in managing Internal Disputes.

Investment & employer services

Investment reviews, benefit strategy, scheme design, FRS 102 & IFRS accounting disclosures for DB schemes.

Regulatory notice: These services do not require authorisation or regulation by the Central Bank of Ireland and are not covered by consumer protection or statutory compensation schemes.
Specialist services

Other pensions support.

Where specialist input is required, Trident is well placed to provide objective analysis and clear advice.

Specialist pension reviews

Trusted, objective advice for benefit changes, scheme wind-ups or assessment of DC contribution levels to support adequate retirement outcomes. Where Trident has no ongoing involvement, the review can be framed as a fresh technical assessment.

PRSA actuary services

PDC and SORP calculations, PRSA product authorisations, and annual actuarial certification. John O'Connell holds a PRSA actuary practising certificate, enabling these services to be provided directly to PRSA providers.

Trustee training

Tailored in-house trustee training courses for experienced trustees, focused on scheme-specific issues and delivered at a time and location to suit your needs.

Expert Witness services

John O'Connell has extensive experience as an Expert Witness in pension and investment cases, providing objective actuarial opinion for legal proceedings.

Corporate trustee service

Trident Pension Trustees Ltd

Trident Pension Trustees Ltd provides an external corporate trustee service, authorised by the Department of Justice and Equality to carry on business as a trust or company service provider.

What we do as trustees

  • Take on the role of trustee and the associated governance responsibility
  • Discuss with the company key objectives and delivery relative to those objectives
  • Ensure all function holders - registered administrator, actuary, risk key function holder, internal audit key function holder, investment manager(s) - deliver to requirements
  • Deal with compliance requirements and oversee whether scheme operations require review

Lead contacts

Where we provide a corporate trustee service, one of our trustee directors - Patrick Foley or John O'Connell - will be your lead contact.

Visit our dedicated trustee website: www.tridenttrustees.ie

Why use a corporate trustee?

A corporate trustee brings objectivity, continuity and expertise to scheme governance, particularly where conflicts may arise between employer and member interests or where specialist knowledge is required to navigate complex regulatory environments. Trident Pension Trustees Ltd brings decades of actuarial and pension expertise to this role.

Get in touch

Start the conversation.

Any member of our team will be pleased to assist with your enquiry.

Main phone
01 485 3885
Address
300A Cathedral Court, New Street, Dublin 8
John O'Connelljohn@tridentconsulting.ie01 485 3887
Rita-Anne Keyesrita-anne@tridentconsulting.ie01 485 3884
Shaun Byrneshaun@tridentconsulting.ie01 485 3886
Stephen Sweeneystephen@tridentconsulting.ie01 485 0397
Tomás Fadiantomas@tridentconsulting.ie01 485 3886
Patrick Foleypatrick@tridentconsulting.ie

Legal & regulatory

Trident Benefit Consulting Ltd, trading as Trident Consulting, Pension Solutions, is authorised as an investment business firm under Section 10 of the Investment Intermediaries Act 1995 (as amended) - Ref. No. C41467. Insurance intermediary services to individuals are regulated activities authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland. Other services do not require CBI authorisation and are not covered by consumer protection or statutory compensation schemes.

Key documents

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