At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Corporate Advisory team to provide strategic advice on pension arrangements and support business development.
- Company: XPS Group, a leading UK consultancy in pensions and insurance with a diverse workforce.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, 25 days holiday, healthcare plans, and flexible benefits.
- Other info: Enjoy mentoring from experienced consultants and opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the pensions sector while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Nearly/newly-qualified actuary with strong communication and teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Location: Can be based at one of the following locations: London, Leeds, Manchester, Reading, Birmingham.
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
Grade: Consultant
About XPS Group
XPS Group is a prominent UK consultancy and administration firm within the pensions and insurance sectors. As a FTSE 250 company with over 2000 employees, we leverage expertise alongside advanced technology to serve over 1,400 pension schemes and their sponsors. Our goal is to foster a workplace where diverse talents thrive.
About The Role
We are looking for a Consultant to join XPS’ Corporate Advisory team on a full-time basis where they will provide support across a range of client projects as well as on sales and marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate would be a nearly/newly-qualified actuary.
Key Responsibilities
- Client work (broadly two-thirds of overall time): Becoming part of client teams providing strategic advice to ongoing corporate clients in relation to their DB pension arrangements (including advice on actuarial valuations, endgame options, surplus/run-on strategies and the pensions aspects of corporate transactions). Producing company accounting disclosures. Overseeing actuarial modelling work carried out by more junior members of staff. Being responsible for producing our advice to clients and then delivering this advice to them at meetings. Building effective relationships with clients.
- Business development (broadly one-third of overall time): Supporting the Corporate Leadership Group team with sales and marketing initiatives. This could involve carrying out research on particular prospects, working with more junior staff to set up Radar (our online asset and liability tracking software tool) for prospects or working on specific BD campaigns.
Support and mentoring will be available from existing Consultants / Senior Consultants who are engaged with corporate work as well from the Corporate Leadership Group.
Essential Your Profile:
- Diligent, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team towards targets and deadlines.
- Ability to manage junior resources and support senior people within the team.
- Ability to identify fee generating opportunities.
- Highly organised with the ability to actively manage projects and workload.
- Adaptable and reliable, with the ability to adjust priorities and multi-task.
- Commitment to client service and assisting team members.
- Desire to contribute to idea generation and the confidence to express a view.
- Appetite to get involved in marketing and business development activities.
What We Offer
Enjoy a competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus, and 25 days’ holiday with buy/sell flexibility. Benefits include pension matching, healthcare plans, life assurance, and retailer discounts. We support our team with a flexible benefits scheme, employee assistance, and digital GP service. Participating in volunteering events is encouraged with paid volunteer days available. Referral bonuses are offered for introducing suitable candidates to XPS.
Equal Opportunity Statement
XPS Group is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure accessible and supportive work settings for all employees.
Eligibility
Any employment offer made will be conditional upon you satisfying DBS Disclosure checks, Employment or educational references, Satisfactory credit checks and eligibility to work in the UK before an offer can be made. XPS Group is not able to provide sponsorship to employees.
Who Are We
To find out more please visit: www.xpsgroup.com
Consultant - Actuarial (Corporate) employer: XPS Group
XPS Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic hybrid work environment in Perth that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have ample opportunities for growth while working alongside a supportive team dedicated to delivering high-quality pension administration services. Our culture prioritises continuous improvement and mentorship, making it a rewarding place to advance your career.
