Now part of the Howden Group, we have exciting opportunities across the UK. We are seeking an Actuarial Consultant to join our new modern Edinburgh office (hybrid working) as we continue to grow.
We also have opportunities for our Bristol, Cheltenham, London, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester and Glasgow office at varying levels from Actuarial Consultant through to Senior Consulting Actuary (Principal).
This is an exciting opportunity for a more recently qualified actuary, or a part qualified actuary who is working toward qualifying as an actuary with 3 - 4+ years experience. We offer excellent development opportunities (including mentors and career coaches) and progression opportunities through to Partner.
Our services are designed to support trustees and employers by delivering pragmatic advice which brings clarity to complex issues such as investing assets, de‑risking, longevity, risk management and the impact of legislative changes. We undertake a range of services for clients including full‑service actuarial consulting, investment consultancy and standalone projects such as mergers and acquisitions.
DB pensions experience is essential.
Snapshot of your day:
- Calculate complex individual member calculations, check straightforward calculations and progressing to checking more complex calculations
- Undertake the bulk of the calculations for an actuarial valuation
- Review draft client reports and advice and draft member communications
- Work with a Client Account Manager to assess the objectives and requirements of the organisation seeking advice
- Aim to become a Client Account Manager for a number of clients and start to take on a number of Client Account Manager duties
- Attend client meetings and take an active role where applicable
- Support various types of client projects and work with our corporate team on a wide range of areas
- Provide general consultancy, dealing with clients’ and third‑party queries and day‑to‑day correspondence providing technical advice where needed
- Manage client work, assign tasks, meet deadlines, and work directly with senior members of the client teams
- Design and manage surveys and use statistical techniques to analyse and interpret quantitative data collected
- Apply techniques and theoretical principles to establish probability and risk in respect of areas such as pensions
- Assist with developing the practice area services (for example, Experian reviews), assist in developing procedures/tools to extend the range of the practice area work/services and assist in producing practice area newsletters and marketing material
- Research new and/or technical topics and report back to the team
- Check the work of others and help with training and developing junior members of the team
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- Actuarial qualifications FIA / FAA or training to be a qualified FIA / FAA, part‑qualified and making progress through exams
- Good IT skills and presentation skills
- DB pensions experience or a solid understanding of the basics of pensions
What’s in it for you:
- Competitive discretionary annual bonus
- Core benefits including private medical cover, life assurance (x4 - x10), group income protection (65%), and up to 30 days holiday per year with holiday trading
- Voluntary benefits such as an electric car leasing scheme, tech scheme, cycle‑to‑work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, health assessments, critical illness cover, sports allowance (up to 50% of gym/sports membership, up to £50 pm), travel insurance, paid volunteering, and retailer discounts
- For a full list of benefits, please click here
Accessibility
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require reasonable adjustments or want more information on accessibility, please click here.
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