Actuarial Analyst - Pensions

The Actuary; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Actuary is seeking an Actuarial Analyst to join its expanding pensions team in Belfast. This is an excellent early-career opportunity to gain broad exposure across pensions consulting, actuarial modelling and client advisory work.

You will work closely with experienced consultants, develop consulting skills, and contribute to reports, data analysis and recommendations for pension schemes and sponsors.

Qualifications

• Degree in a numerate subject (e.g. maths, stats, physics)
• Experience in pensions or actuarial work is advantageous
• Understanding of UK Defined Benefit pension schemes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, curious and eager to develop professionally

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of actuarial advice to pension schemes, trustees and sponsors
• Perform actuarial calculations, modelling and data analysis
• Draft client reports, presentations and recommendations
• Attend client meetings and develop consulting skills
• Assess the impact of legislative, demographic and market changes on pension schemes
• Contribute to internal projects and process improvements

Skills

Numerate degree

Pensions knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Proactive development

Education

Numerate degree

Job description

A growing and innovative pensions consultancy looking to hire an Actuarial Analyst to join its expanding actuarial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career actuary to gain broad exposure across pensions consulting, actuarial modelling and client advisory work while working closely with experienced consultants and senior leaders.

About the Role

• Support the delivery of actuarial advice to pension schemes, trustees and sponsoring employers
• Perform actuarial calculations, modelling and data analysis
• Draft client reports, presentations and recommendations
• Attend client meetings and develop consulting skills
• Assess the impact of legislative, demographic and market changes on pension schemes
• Contribute to internal projects and process improvements

About You

• Strong academic background with a degree in a numerate subject
• Experience within pensions or actuarial work is advantageous
• Understanding of UK Defined Benefit pension schemes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Proactive, curious and eager to develop professionally

Why Join?

• Broad exposure across actuarial, pensions and investment consulting work
• Structured training and career development support
• Opportunity to work directly with senior stakeholders
• Growing and innovative consultancy environmentSupportive culture with genuine opportunities to develop specialist expertise

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring actuary looking to build a long-term career in pensions consulting while gaining exposure to a wide variety of technical and client-facing work.