ASSOCIATE ACTUARIAL CONSULTANT (PUBLIC SECTOR CONSULTING) 30094

The Emerald Group; Glasgow, Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Emerald Group is seeking an Associate Actuarial Consultant to join our growing public sector unit in the UK. This role is ideal for a part-qualified actuary seeking broad LGPS consulting exposure and hands-on client experience.

You will support LGPS authorities and employers, manage client accounts, prepare actuarial calculations, reports and presentations, and contribute to proposition development while progressing toward actuarial qualification.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified actuary seeking broad LGPS consulting exposure
• Experience of pensions actuarial work and understanding of UK pension legislation
• Strong actuarial modelling skills and attention to detail
• Excellent client management and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Acting as a client co-ordinator on a portfolio of client accounts, ensuring work is delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard
• Preparing and checking actuarial calculations including funding valuations and accounting disclosures
• Preparing client communications, reports and presentations and attending client meetings
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships and understanding clients' wider challenges and objectives
• Managing aspects of client account administration and liaising with stakeholders
• Coaching and developing less experienced colleagues
• Contributing to proposition development and process improvements
• Progressing toward qualification with the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries
• Experience of pensions actuarial work and understanding of UK pension legislation

Job description

We are hiring an Associate Actuarial Consultant to join our growing public sector business unit. This role is ideal for a part-qualified actuary seeking broad LGPS consulting exposure. You will support LGPS authorities and employers, helping them navigate complex pension challenges.In this position, you will quickly build client management experience through high-impact projects. Our multidisciplinary teams collaborate closely to deliver innovative, member-focused pension solution.

• Location: Glasgow or London
• Category: Pensions Actuarial
• Type: Permanent

Though it is a varied role, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Acting as a client co-ordinator on a portfolio of client accounts, ensuring work is delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard
• Preparing and checking a range of actuarial calculations, including funding valuations, accounting disclosures and calculations in respect of employers joining or leaving
• Preparing client communications, reports and presentations and attending client meetings
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, developing an understanding of clients’ wider challenges and objectives
• Managing aspects of client account administration, including monitoring work in progress and liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting and developing less experienced colleagues through coaching, training and sharing knowledge
• Contributing to proposition development, process improvement initiatives and the delivery of wider business objectives
• Making progress towards qualification with the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries
• Making progress towards qualification with the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries
• Experience of pensions actuarial work and an understanding of the legislative framework affecting UK pension schemes
• Strong technical actuarial skills, including experience of actuarial calculations and pension valuations
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines
• A proactive approach to learning and developing technical, consulting and leadership skills
• The ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively to team success
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, supported by excellent attention to detail