Actuary Pension Funds | Leading Belgian Insurance Group

Sander Brussels; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sander Brussels is seeking an experienced Actuary Pension Funds & Employee Benefits to join its Brussels team. You will manage a portfolio of pension fund and corporate clients, delivering actuarial valuations, funding advice, and regulatory analysis.

You will work on IFRS/IAS calculations, ALM, and pension plan design while developing long-term client relationships in a collaborative, autonomous environment in Belgium.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Actuarial Science or a quantitative field.
• 6–10 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in pensions or Employee Benefits.
• Strong knowledge of Belgian pension schemes and actuarial principles.
• Experience with IFRS/IAS, funding, ALM, and regulatory developments.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent in Dutch with good professional knowledge of French.
• Autonomous, client-oriented team player with strong stakeholder management.

Responsabilités

• Actuarial management and ownership for pension fund and corporate clients.
• Lead actuarial valuations, reporting, funding monitoring and advice.
• Perform pension scheme calculations and analyses, including Employee Benefits.
• Prepare IFRS/IAS calculations and reports.
• Advise on funding plans, ALM, SIPs, and regulatory changes.
• Develop client relationships and ensure high-quality delivery.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Client orientation

Formation

Master's degree in Actuarial Science

Description du poste

For one of our clients, we are currently looking for an experienced Actuary Pension Funds & Employee Benefits to join its team in Brussels. Our client is a leading Belgian specialist in pension funds and Employee Benefits, providing actuarial and advisory services to major Belgian pension funds and large corporate employers. The organization combines the entrepreneurial and close-knit environment of an established specialist firm with the resources, expertise and stability of a major player in the Belgian insurance market. With a strong reputation in the field of pensions and Employee Benefits, the company supports its clients across a broad range of actuarial and strategic topics, including pension fund management, funding, ALM, IFRS/IAS, pension plan design and regulatory matters. As an Actuary Pension Funds & Employee Benefits, you will take responsibility for a portfolio of clients, primarily composed of pension funds and large corporate organizations. You will act as a trusted actuarial advisor and business owner for your clients, combining strong technical expertise with a clear understanding of their financial, strategic and regulatory challenges. The role offers broad exposure to pension fund management, Employee Benefits, funding strategies, ALM, accounting and regulatory developments, while allowing you to take ownership of client relationships and complex actuarial projects.

Key Responsibilities

Actuarial Management & Pension Funds Act as the business owner for a portfolio of pension fund and corporate clients.

Manage the actuarial aspects of pension funds, including actuarial valuations, reporting, funding monitoring and actuarial advice.

Perform actuarial calculations and analyses relating to pension schemes and Employee Benefits.

Prepare IFRS/IAS calculations and reports.

Assess the impact of changes to pension schemes and specific client situations.

Ensure accurate and clear documentation of actuarial processes and methodologies.

Pension & Strategic Advisory Advise clients on funding plans, SIPs, ALM, continuity testing and reinsurance.

Support the design and implementation of new pension schemes and changes to existing pension plans.

Advise clients on the impact of new pension legislation and FSMA circulars.

Contribute to complex projects involving M&A, the Belgian 80% rule, single status and other regulatory or strategic developments.

Translate complex actuarial analyses into clear and practical recommendations for clients.

Client Relationship Management Act as a trusted point of contact for your portfolio of clients.

Develop long-term relationships based on expertise, reliability and a strong client focus.

Understand the specific needs and challenges of each client and adapt your advice accordingly.

Present actuarial analyses and recommendations in a clear and structured manner.

Work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure high-quality delivery of projects.

Quality, Analysis & Continuous Improvement Provide a critical and analytical review of actuarial processes and methodologies.

Identify opportunities to improve the quality and efficiency of internal processes.

Contribute to the development and documentation of best practices.

Share your expertise and collaborate with colleagues from different departments.

Participate in projects aimed at continuously improving the organization's actuarial services.

Qualifications

You hold a Master's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Business Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science or an equivalent quantitative field.

You have 6 to 10 years of relevant professional experience, ideally within pension funds, Employee Benefits, actuarial consulting, Life insurance or a similar environment.

You have a strong understanding of Belgian pension schemes and actuarial principles.

You have experience with topics such as IFRS/IAS, funding, ALM, pension plan design and regulatory developments.

You have a strong analytical and critical mindset and are comfortable working with complex actuarial topics.

You are able to communicate complex ideas in a clear and structured manner, both verbally and in writing.

You have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working with colleagues across different departments.

You have a strong sense of responsibility and are capable of working autonomously, while effectively organizing priorities and managing several projects.

You are naturally client-oriented and able to establish relationships of trust with professional clients.

You are a collaborative team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and contributing to a positive team environment.

You are fluent in Dutch and have a good professional knowledge of French.

A permanent employment contract within a leading Belgian specialist in pension funds and Employee Benefits. The opportunity to work with major Belgian and international clients on varied and challenging actuarial projects. A role offering significant responsibility as a business owner for your own client portfolio. Broad exposure to pension funds, Employee Benefits, ALM, funding, IFRS/IAS and regulatory topics. The opportunity to combine technical actuarial expertise with client advisory and project responsibility. An entrepreneurial and people-oriented environment where autonomy, initiative and personal contribution are valued. The stability and resources of an established organization co...