Consulting Actuary in London

Introduction Gallagher Benefit Services offers opportunities to influence workplaces across industries and support clients in building environments where employees thrive. We encourage candidates to apply even if not an exact match.

As a result of sustained growth and a range of awards, we are expanding our actuarial consulting and analyst teams in London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Ipswich. Experienced in the UK Defined Benefit/Final Salary Pension field? Join our team for a collaborative environment with opportunities for career growth and diverse client projects. We provide support for achieving a fully-qualified Actuary status. If pursuing additional exams is not of interest, that is not a prerequisite. We offer mentorship and resources to help you acquire a Scheme Actuary certificate. You will take an active role in leading a portfolio of clients and serving as a client manager for some of them. We are open to flexible and part-time working requests wherever possible.

To summarise the role, you will be working within an established team of qualified and part-qualified actuaries; acting as an actuarial assistant for a portfolio of clients. This will include:

• Handling the preparation of valuations and cost estimates
• Undertaking and supervising accounting disclosures (FRS17, IAS19 and US GAAP)
• Coordinating data collection including editing and testing data received from clients
• Undertaking and checking all aspects of actuarial work associated with pension schemes
• Preparing letters, reports and other client materials
• Checking day-to-day individual calculations as requested
• Participating in Buck internal projects, handling special projects or assignments as needed
• Assisting scheme consultants with the consultancy aspects of pension schemes; inc. attending client/trustee meetings as required
• Providing leadership, feedback and training to actuarial analysts

We are excited to connect with hard-working individuals who hold a degree in numerical or mathematics fields and are progressing in actuarial exams. If you have substantial experience in the pensions actuarial sector and are ready to contribute in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply. Join us and advance your actuarial career to new heights.

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In addition to a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we offer a wide range of benefits.

Minimum core benefits – these benefits vary by job level:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme, with Gallagher contributions
• Life insurance paying 4x basic annual salary, with option to top-up to 10x
• Income protection covering up to 50% of annual income, with top-up options
• Health cash plan or private medical insurance

Other benefits include:

• Three fully paid volunteering days per year
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering company shares at a discount
• Share incentive plan (HMRC approved)
• Critical illness cover
• Discounted gym membership with access to over 3,000 gyms
• Season ticket loan
• Discounted voucher portal for shopping savings
• Emergency back-up family care
• And many more…

I&D is a core part of our business and has been embedded for over 95 years. Gallagher supports sustainability, communities, and a commitment to equal opportunity. We are Disability Confident Committed and strive to make recruitment inclusive and accessible. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact us. Our living wage accreditation and equal employment policy apply to all employees and applicants.

Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is committed to equal opportunity and to avoiding discrimination in all forms in compliance with applicable laws. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to known physical or mental limitations when feasible.