Pensions Actuarial Consultant - Nationwide
We are looking for Pensions Actuarial Consultants to join our team and help provide high quality support and advice to our clients to ensure their scheme members receive benefits as planned.
As a Pensions Actuarial Consultant you will work in a team to develop and deliver customised advice and solutions to clients (trustees and corporates) with a primary focus on DB pension schemes. You will also collaborate with colleagues across funding, investment, risk transfer and covenant to bring the best solutions to our clients.
We will count on you to:
- Lead client meetings and presentations
- Provide an informed view on current topics based on client circumstances, and tailor advice as appropriate
- Utilise strong technical actuarial skills to consult with clients on technical topics
- Communicate with clients in a clear and succinct manner
- Act as final technical reviewer for actuarial calculations
- Agree the strategy, direction and resourcing for client work
- Perform supervision, appraisals and act as a mentor for employees under supervision (if applicable) or provide informal feedback on client work
- Participate in setting and negotiating fees, where appropriate, and monitor fee budgets
What you need to have:
- Fully qualified Actuary or nearing qualification
- Excellent communication skills, strong analytical, numerical and critical thinking skills, including a good understanding of actuarial approaches for pensions
- Ability to manage projects, including distribution of work to junior colleagues
- Good understanding of a range of ways in which UK pension schemes operate
What makes you stand out:
- Significant experience working with trustees and/or corporates on DB pensions within an actuarial consultancy role
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated business acumen, adaptability and a desire to be in front of clients, all underpinned by the required technical skills
Why join our team:
- Professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders
- Vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for clients and communities
- Range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance well-being
We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process.
Pensions Actuarial Consultant in Birmingham employer: GB035 Mercer (UK) Limited
Mercer is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture in the heart of London. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring our team members thrive in their careers. Our hybrid work model promotes flexibility while allowing for meaningful collaboration with senior leadership and clients, making Mercer a rewarding place to advance your career in reward consulting.
