Actuarial Pensions Consultant, Edinburgh

You will be joining WTW as a Pension Actuarial Consultant, contributing to our UK Defined Benefit pensions work. We work with a wide range of clients and your work may cover both trustee and corporate assignments. As well as providing advice on regular valuations, accounting, PPF levies, individual calculations, and factor reviews, we often work alongside our clients on innovative, market-leading projects.

As a pension actuarial consultant at WTW, you will have opportunities to contribute to varied and interesting projects such as:

• Integrated risk management
• Liability management
• Guaranteed minimum pension (GMP) equalisation
• Plan design strategy
• Asset and liability modelling and journey planning strategy
• Mergers and acquisitions

You will be part of a collaborative and inclusive team environment, actively engaging in team collaboration and building relationships. As a pension actuarial consultant, you will also mentor junior colleagues, developing their skills, while demonstrating strong project management and delegation skills.

Our “Work Styles” structure allows you to choose the option which best suits you. The structure is grounded in the trust which we place in all colleagues and has flexibility as its core. Most colleagues have selected the hybrid option, which offers a flexible mix of working from home and in the office, choosing your location to match your plans for each day, for example attending the office for client meetings and personal development. You can also benefit from flexible working opportunities, such as part-time working, and will have control over your work-life balance.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring:

• Experience working as a pension actuary on core UK defined benefit pensions actuarial work.
• IFoA nearly/newly qualified OR qualified actuary
• Strong client-service orientation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to deliver impactful client interactions.
• Proven delegation skills and a desire to coach and mentor junior colleagues.
• Sense of accountability: owning your work and taking pride in it.
• Self-starter: interest in continually challenging yourself and willingness to step outside of your comfort zone.
• Ability to think beyond the task at hand and understand how work fits into the broader landscape.

What we offer:

Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company. We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email.