Pension Actuarial Consultant

Gallagher; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallagher is seeking a detail-oriented Pension Actuarial Consultant to ensure accurate execution of client tasks. The role involves preparing reports, supervising projects, and providing consulting services while collaborating with teams. Benefits include competitive salary, comprehensive holiday, and additional perks like health insurance and employee stock options.

Benefits

Minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life insurance covering 4x basic salary

Income protection covering up to 50% annual income

Health cash plan or private medical insurance

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Discounted gym memberships

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in actuarial consultancy required.
• Proven management skills essential.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and coordinating letters and reports with minimal direction.
• Supervising phases of actuarial valuations and special projects.
• Hiring, training, and motivating junior staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Numeracy

Team player

Computer literacy

Education

FIA/FFA qualified

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Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Pension Actuarial Consultant. The role holder will play a crucial role in ensuring that all client tasks and assignments are executed accurately and efficiently. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to multitask effectively.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and coordinating letters and reports with minimal direction.
• Supervising phases of actuarial valuations and special projects, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Preparing material for and attending client meetings, making presentations to clients and prospects.
• Implementing new services and assisting scheme consultants with pension scheme consultancy aspects.
• Coordinating and reviewing project assignments to ensure timely and accurate work products.
• Assisting in the development and presentation of proposals for consulting services.
• Providing proactive consulting services and developing responsive solutions.
• Attaining billable hours objectives by applying acquired skills in client deliverables.
• Ensuring the timeliness and quality of work, completing tasks within budget.
• Explaining and helping clients analyze options for addressing their needs.
• Using relevant tools, including regulator’s guidance and accounting standards.
• Maintaining contact with clients regarding work products and inquiries.
• Seeking to grow client relationships and improve service efficiency.
• Collaborating with other business lines on projects and client relations.
• Assisting in preparing client invoices.
• Hiring, training, and motivating junior staff, providing performance feedback.
• Working effectively within a team environment.
• Improving work processes, delegating, and supervising junior staff.
• Acting on new opportunities and accepting challenges.
• Maintaining knowledge of marketplace benefits products.
• Participating in and leading training activities to increase knowledge.
• Sharing work product across the company.
• Pursuing actuarial credentials through professional development.
• Ensuring peer review of own work.
• Maintaining accurate time records and client billing.
• Staying informed of regulatory requirements.
• Adhering to corporate policies and reporting breaches.

About You

• Substantial experience in actuarial consultancy.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• Proactive team player.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Computer literacy.
• Proven management skills.
• FIA/FFA qualified.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, great teams, and exciting career opportunities, along with a wide range of benefits including:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy extra days.
• Defined contribution pension scheme with Gallagher contributions.
• Life insurance covering 4x basic salary, with options to increase.
• Income protection covering up to 50% of annual income, with options to top-up.
• Health cash plan or private medical insurance.
• Three paid volunteering days per year.
• Employee Stock Purchase plan at a discount.
• Share incentive plan, HMRC approved.
• Critical illness cover.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Season ticket loan.
• Access to discounted shopping vouchers.
• Emergency family care support.