Actuarial and Risk Manager

Grant Thornton LLP; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Manager to join their Actuarial & Risk Modelling team. This role offers the opportunity to lead high-quality client work, develop junior members, and shape the team's direction and strategy. The ideal candidate will be a qualified actuary or possess relevant technical skills, particularly in pensions or financial derivatives. With a commitment to quality and integrity, this firm values diversity and supports flexible working arrangements, ensuring a balanced work-life experience. Join a team that encourages innovation and strives to make a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Qualified actuary or relevant technical skills in actuarial services.
• Experience in pensions or financial derivatives is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality client work and develop junior team members.
• Generate ideas to optimize team performance and support team growth.

Skills

Actuarial Skills

DB Pensions Experience

Stakeholder Management

Deadline Management

Coaching and Development

Networking Skills

Flexibility

Education

Qualified Actuary

Equivalent Experience

Job description

More than you expected

The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 76,000 in over 150 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.

Job Description:

NEW GROUND WON'T BREAK ITSELF.

Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and outgoing individual to join our Actuarial & Risk Modelling team. Our team offers assurance and consulting services in the following areas:

1. Pensions actuarial advice in relation to DB pension schemes
2. Derivative and financial instrument valuation
3. Redress and remediation support for a range of financial institutions including pension schemes and retail lenders
4. Financial risk modelling

The successful applicant should be a qualified actuary or otherwise have the relevant technical skills to be a trusted subject matter expert in at least one of these areas. Individuals with pensions experience would be particularly desirable but we would be interested in candidates who are versatile and enthusiastic about applying their skills in multiple areas.

However, this is more than just a technical role and the successful applicant should have the drive to go beyond simply applying their skills. They will have the opportunity to play an active role in shaping our team in terms of its overall direction and strategy, how we win and deliver our work and how we support our people.

We're happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares; we'll support you to balance your work and life.

A look into the role

As a Manager within our Actuarial and Risk Modelling team you will:

1. Lead from the front in regards to delivering high quality and efficient client work
2. Take responsibility for developing more junior members, understanding their career aspirations and supporting in their delivery.
3. Be a proactive team member, generating ideas and seeking opportunities to optimise team performance

Knowing you're right for us

As a Manager in our Actuarial and Risk Modelling team it would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don't worry if you don't tick every box; we'll help you develop along the way.

1. Nearly qualified or qualified actuary or equivalent experience
2. DB pensions experience and/or experience valuing financial derivatives
3. Experience managing multiple internal or external stakeholders and working within set project timeframes
4. Ability to work to tight deadlines and exceed client expectations
5. Comfortable monitoring junior team members' work and coaching/career development
6. Good networking skills for both internal and external team development
7. Flexibility to adapt your role as required to meet the needs of a growing team

Knowing we're right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people; we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you'll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That's why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you're with outside of work matter; that's why we're happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we'll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you'll be giving back to society.

It's that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm's values - purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.

We're looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what's right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It's how it should be.

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