Actuarial Analyst

IDEX Consulting; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX Consulting in Belfast seeks an actuarial analyst to support pension and related services. You will liaise with directors and clients, build actuarial models, and prepare calculations to address client needs. The role offers exposure to diverse industries and opportunities to specialise over time.

Applicants should have an honours degree (2:1 or above) and Maths A Levels, with strong IT skills and the ability to work proactively in a collaborative environment. Monday–Friday, standard hours.

Qualifications

• Honours degree 2:1 or above.
• A Levels Mathematics at grade B or above.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive, timely client service for a portfolio of clients.
• Use creativity to develop tailor-made actuarial solutions.
• Communicate effectively with clients and present at meetings.
• Learn and use the in-house software to assess client risks and needs.
• Prepare actuarial and member benefit calculations and build models.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Initiative

Education

Honours degree 2:1 or above

A Levels Mathematics (B)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Company

Pension actuarial, consulting, investment consulting and administration services that provide simply smarter solutions for trustees, employers and members.

Job Summary

You will liaise with internal colleagues and clients from a diverse range of industries and sectors. You will get direct exposure to working with the Directors of the business and the opportunity to really make your mark in a growing organisation.

Job Description

• For a portfolio of clients, help provide a service that is proactive, timely and fully focused on the needs of the client and maintains the excellent reputation that has been established by our impressive team
• Be encouraged to use your creativity and critical thinking to come up with tailor-made solutions to unique problems
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills through regular interaction with clients, including attending and presenting at client meetings
• Become proficient in the use of the bespoke in-house software, to assist you to consider the risks to our clients and develop appropriate solutions that meet client's needs
• Prepare actuarial and member benefit calculations, creating actuarial models to address a diverse range of client requirements
• Assess the impact of changing demographics or legislation on pension schemes and the effects that changes in financial markets have on different organisations
• Draft reports and presentations to clients in support of their decision making in managing their pension scheme arrangements
• Support work with the Pension Protection Fund as a member of its Specialist Administration and Actuarial Services Panel
• Support internal projects as they seek to continually improve processes and develop service proposition
• Over time, develop specialisms in the areas that interest you to positively impact the way in which they work and deliver

Essential Criteria

• Developed understanding of the industry, UK defined benefit pension schemes and the regulatory environment in which the client operates
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• An honours degree at 2:1 level or above
• A Levels, or equivalent - Mathematics at grade B or above
• Excellent IT skills and competent in Microsoft packages, e.g. Word and Excel, with an aptitude for learning other systems
• Experience of working proactively and using your own initiative to complete tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Circumstances

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week with additional hours as and when required.

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