Consulting Actuary — Hybrid UK, Corporate & PRT Focus

BWD Search & Selection; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BWD Search & Selection is seeking a Consulting Actuary for a hybrid UK location, offering a flexible split between Corporate Consulting and Pension Risk Transfer (PRT) and strong client visibility.

The role focuses on high-impact strategic advice for corporate sponsors and trustees, with opportunities to lead client relationships and contribute to business development, while mentoring junior actuaries where relevant.

Qualifications

• Qualified Actuary (FIA) or near-qualified with solid UK Defined Benefit pensions consulting experience.
• Background gained within a major EBC, Big 4, or established actuarial consultancy.
• Experience supporting corporate consulting, risk transfer, or split focus across both disciplines.
• Strong commercial acumen with a collaborative, client-facing mindset.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on scheme funding, corporate pension strategy, accounting disclosures, and risk management.
• Supporting the execution of bulk annuity and de-risking transactions: insurer engagement, pricing, and deal implementation.
• Immediate scope to lead client relationships, attend meetings regularly, and contribute to business development and RFP proposal responses.
• Opportunity to manage and mentor junior actuarial team members (with no prior management experience required, optional responsibility).

Education

FIA or near-qualified (UK Defined Benefit pensions consulting)

5-10 years PQE

Job description

BWD Search & Selection is seeking a Consulting Actuary for a hybrid UK location, offering a flexible split between Corporate Consulting and Pension Risk Transfer (PRT) and strong client visibility.

The role focuses on high-impact strategic advice for corporate sponsors and trustees, with opportunities to lead client relationships and contribute to business development, while mentoring junior actuaries where relevant.