Pensions Actuarial & Risk Lead — Client Strategy & Growth

Grant Thornton UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK in Manchester is seeking an enthusiastic Manager to join the Actuarial & Risk Modelling team. You will lead delivery of pensions actuarial engagements, manage client relationships and coach junior colleagues.

The role offers visibility, progression, and opportunities to contribute to business development while shaping innovative, AI-enabled advisory services within a growing practice. You will work with actuaries, CFA charterholders and FRM professionals to provide practical,

Qualifications

• Qualified Actuary with DB pensions experience and client-facing role.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders and delivering actuarial engagements.
• Interest in AI-enabled advisory services and development of a practice.

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

Qualified Actuary

Defined Benefit pensions experience

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

AI interest

Education

Actuary qualification

Job description

Grant Thornton UK in Manchester is seeking an enthusiastic Manager to join the Actuarial & Risk Modelling team. You will lead delivery of pensions actuarial engagements, manage client relationships and coach junior colleagues.

The role offers visibility, progression, and opportunities to contribute to business development while shaping innovative, AI-enabled advisory services within a growing practice. You will work with actuaries, CFA charterholders and FRM professionals to provide practical,