At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead actuarial engagements and manage client relationships while coaching junior team members.
- Company: Join a dynamic firm committed to innovation and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, career development, and a supportive culture.
- Other info: Opportunities for growth and involvement in community initiatives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the actuarial field with cutting-edge technology and a collaborative team.
- Qualifications: Qualified Actuary with experience in pensions and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. We empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work-life balance. With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and commercially minded Manager to join our Actuarial & Risk Modelling team. Our team supports audit engagements and corporate clients across pensions, valuations and financial risk matters. We bring together actuaries, CFA charterholders and FRM professionals to provide practical, commercially focused advice. As part of a growing team of approximately 15 professionals, this role offers significant responsibility, visibility and progression opportunities.
Grant Thornton continues to invest heavily in AI capabilities across the firm and we actively explore how emerging technologies can enhance actuarial modelling, risk analysis and client advisory work.
A look into the role
- Lead the delivery of pensions actuarial engagements
- Manage client relationships and act as a trusted adviser
- Review technical work and coach junior team members
- Contribute to business development, proposals and thought leadership
- Support the growth and development of the Actuarial & Risk Modelling practice
Projects we undertake which are relevant to this role are:
- Corporate side DB pension scheme advice
- Accounting and audit support
- Pension scheme remediation projects
- Funding, de-risking and endgame strategy projects
- Independent assurance engagements
- Transaction support and due diligence
- Corporate and pension scheme audit support
- Pensions related independent assurance exercises
- Valuation of longevity swaps and SPVs
Knowing you’re right for us
As a Manager in our Actuarial and Risk Modelling team it would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way:
- Qualified Actuary
- Defined Benefit pensions experience
- Experience managing multiple internal or external stakeholders and working within set project timeframes
- Good communication and report writing skills
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and exceed client expectations
- Comfortable monitoring junior team members' work and coaching/career development
- Commercial awareness and interest in growing a practice
- Interest in AI, innovation and data-driven advisory services
- Flexibility to adapt your role as required to meet the needs of a growing team
Knowing we’re right for you
Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people. We never settle for what is easy; we look beyond to deliver the right thing for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.
The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society.
We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations.
Actuarial Risk Manager in Birmingham employer: Grant Thornton
Grant Thornton is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to mentor junior staff while working with a diverse portfolio of large corporate clients in a globally connected environment. The flexible working options further enhance the work-life balance, making it a rewarding place to build your career in tax advisory.
