Retirement Actuarial Consulting Manager

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a technical actuary, where you will contribute to innovative retirement solutions. In this dynamic role, you will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team, utilizing your actuarial skills to check complex calculations and communicate results effectively. Your expertise will help drive continuous improvement and foster strong relationships within the organization. With a commitment to professional development and an inclusive culture, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the actuarial field while enjoying diverse career benefits.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Inclusive Culture

Diverse Career Opportunities

Flexible Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in checking and reviewing technical actuarial calculations.
• Strong understanding of UK Defined Benefit pension schemes.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex defined benefit modelling using advanced actuarial skills.
• Manage junior colleagues and support their development.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Numerical Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Actuary

Part-qualified Actuary

Job description

Mercer is currently looking to grow our team by appointing talented and ambitious technical part-qualified / qualified actuaries in an exciting and revenue-generating role. This is an opportunity to join an established centre of excellence, specialising in a wide range of retirement solutions, providing technical expertise and support to our UK Retirement market. We are seeking strong team players with proven experience in checking and reviewing technical actuarial calculations, along with excellent communication skills and business acumen.

We will count on you to:

1. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team on complex defined benefit modelling using advanced actuarial skills, specialising in UK pension solutions.
2. Be responsible for checking and reviewing complex calculations and communicating results to consultants and support teams.
3. Contribute to continuous improvement through knowledge sharing, training, process improvements, and coordinating new process rollouts across locations.
4. Develop relationships with internal teams to deliver streamlined services within Mercer.
5. Manage junior colleagues within the GMP Equalisation team, including supporting performance reviews, training, and personal development plans.
6. Develop skills to support various consulting aspects of GMP projects and maintain direct client contact.

What you need to have:

• Qualified or part-qualified actuary.
• Experience with technical calculations for GMP Rectification and Equalisation projects.
• A good understanding of UK Defined Benefit pension schemes and experience in benefit calculations.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and critical thinking skills, with a solid understanding of actuarial approaches for pensions.

What makes you stand out:

• Experience working in a similar role within an actuarial team, focusing on pensions, with exposure to consultants and client support teams.

Why join our team:

• We support your professional development through interesting work and supportive leadership.
• We foster an inclusive culture where you can collaborate with talented colleagues to create innovative solutions and make an impact.
• Our scale offers diverse career opportunities, benefits, and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients achieve their investment objectives, shape the future of work, and improve health and retirement outcomes. Marsh McLennan operates in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $23 billion and over 85,000 colleagues, we help build confidence to thrive through diverse perspectives. For more information, visit mercer.com or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing diversity, inclusion, and flexibility. We aim to attract and retain the best talent and support diversity across various characteristics. We provide reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities. We support hybrid work, combining remote and onsite collaboration, with colleagues expected to be in the office or working onsite at least three days per week, including at least one 'anchor day'.