Actuarial & Risk Manager — Lead Pensions & AI Advisory

Grant Thornton UK; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK in Cambridge is seeking an enthusiastic and commercially minded Manager to join our Actuarial & Risk Modelling team. You will lead pensions actuarial engagements, manage client relationships and coach junior team members, delivering practical, commercially focused advice.

This role offers significant responsibility, visibility and progression, with potential to move into senior leadership as the team grows; we embrace AI-enabled working and invest in innovative analytics to

Qualifications

• Qualified Actuary with DB pensions experience and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication and report writing capabilities.
• Ability to deliver under tight deadlines and drive client outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of pensions actuarial engagements.
• Manage client relationships and act as a trusted adviser.
• Review technical work and coach junior team members.
• Contribute to business development, proposals and thought leadership.
• Support the growth and development of the Actuarial & Risk Modelling practice.

Skills

Good communication and report writing

Experience managing stakeholders

Meeting deadlines

Coaching junior team

Commercial awareness

AI and data-driven advisory

Flexibility to adapt role

Innovation mindset

Education

Qualified Actuary

Defined Benefit pensions experience

Job description

Grant Thornton UK in Cambridge is seeking an enthusiastic and commercially minded Manager to join our Actuarial & Risk Modelling team. You will lead pensions actuarial engagements, manage client relationships and coach junior team members, delivering practical, commercially focused advice.

This role offers significant responsibility, visibility and progression, with potential to move into senior leadership as the team grows; we embrace AI-enabled working and invest in innovative analytics to