Senior Pension Actuarial Consultant — UAE (Hybrid)

Mercer; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Mercer is seeking an experienced pension actuary to join our Retirement Consulting team in the UAE. This hybrid role requires three days per week in the office and offers exposure to a broad range of actuarial engagements focused on pension and retirement benefits.

You will partner with clients, lead meetings, and deliver analyses, reports, and insights to support strategic decisions and business growth. The ideal candidate holds an actuarial degree, pursues professional qualification

Qualifications

• Actuarial degree at bachelor’s or master’s level.
• Professional actuarial qualification or progress toward qualification (SOA / IFoA).
• Arabic speaking ability is required.
• Strong knowledge of pension and retirement practices.
• At least 7+ years of experience working as a pension actuary or with a pension fund.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support actuarial consulting engagements related to pension and retirement benefits.
• Provide actuarial analysis, valuation support, and strategic recommendations for pension funds and retirement plans.
• Perform calculations and analysis for special retirement projects, including assumption studies, plan design studies, plan terminations, early retirement window studies, post-retirement medical, and acquisition studies.
• Work closely with clients to deliver high-quality advice and lead client meetings.
• Contribute to the preparation and review of actuarial reports, presentations, and client deliverables.
• Manage project timelines while ensuring accuracy, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with internal teams across consulting, risk, and retirement disciplines.
• Support business development efforts and contribute to client relationship growth.
• Stay current on actuarial, pension, and retirement industry developments and regulatory changes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Project management

Education

Actuarial degree (Bachelor's or Master's)

Job description

Mercer is seeking an experienced pension actuary to join our Retirement Consulting team in the UAE. This hybrid role requires three days per week in the office and offers exposure to a broad range of actuarial engagements focused on pension and retirement benefits.

You will partner with clients, lead meetings, and deliver analyses, reports, and insights to support strategic decisions and business growth. The ideal candidate holds an actuarial degree, pursues professional qualification