(Senior) Consulting Actuary | DB Pensions

Howden; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnett Waddingham has become Howden, bringing our people together as one and creating a more connected approach to retirement, benefits and risk. As you explore opportunities with us, you will see more of Howden’s name and expertise, reflecting broader capability for our clients and offering our people greater opportunities to grow, connect and develop.

We have an exciting opportunity for a (Senior) Consulting Actuary to join our team.

Qualifications

• Fellowship actuary status or equivalent certification.
• Experience leading a team and people management skills.
• Strong project and time management abilities.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.
• Ability to develop junior team members and share knowledge.
• Willingness to communicate and pass on knowledge within the team.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main contact for client portfolios, providing actuarial and pensions advice.
• Manage client relationships and work with Partners to address issues and identify opportunities.
• Attend and lead client meetings, delivering pragmatic solutions to complex challenges.
• Review client work for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Apply actuarial techniques and risk analysis to support client decisions.
• Lead and develop client teams to deliver work to a high standard.
• Develop portfolio of appointments including Scheme Actuary and Corporate work.
• Identify opportunities for new business, support tenders and pitches.

Skills

People leadership

Project management

Time management

Communication skills

Networking

Knowledge transfer

Education

Fellowship FIA/FAA or equivalent

Job description

Barnett Waddingham has become Howden, bringing our people together as one and creating a more connected approach to retirement, benefits and risk. As you explore opportunities with us, you will see more of Howden’s name and expertise, reflecting broader capability for our clients and offering our people greater opportunities to grow, connect and develop.

We have an exciting opportunity for a (Senior) Consulting Actuary to join our team.

This role is suited to experienced members of an actuarial team who are keen to pursue a consulting career and are either working towards becoming a Scheme Actuary, or have already attained a Scheme Actuary certificate. The role typically involves developing and managing a portfolio of client appointments, acting as lead consultant on client relationships and corporate projects, and providing high-quality strategic advice to trustees and employers.

It may also include Team Leader responsibilities, working alongside colleagues involved in Client Consulting to ensure operational activities are delivered effectively, coordinating day-to-day priorities, and liaising with Partners to agree objectives and resource allocation.

Our services are designed to support trustees and employers by delivering pragmatic advice that brings clarity to complex issues, including investment strategy, de-risking, longevity, risk management and the impact of legislative change. We provide a broad range of services, including full-service actuarial consulting, investment consultancy and standalone projects such as mergers and acquisitions. We offer excellent career progression opportunities through to Partner.

A snapshot of your day

• Act as the main contact for a portfolio of trustee and corporate clients, providing actuarial and pensions advice.
• Manage client relationships, working closely with Partners to address issues and identify opportunities to add value.
• Attend and lead client meetings, providing pragmatic solutions to complex challenges.
• Review and peer review client work, ensuring accuracy, quality and compliance with legislation and scheme requirements.
• Apply actuarial techniques and risk analysis to support client decisions and objectives.
• Lead and develop client teams, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard and within agreed timescales.
• Develop your own portfolio of Scheme Actuary, Scheme Adviser and/or Corporate appointments where appropriate.
• Identify opportunities for new business, support tenders and pitches, and contribute to marketing initiatives.
• Keep up to date with pensions and regulatory developments, proactively advising clients on relevant changes.
• Represent the firm externally through presentations, industry events and client forums where appropriate.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Qualified actuary - Fellowship Actuarial Qualifications FIA / FAA or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience leading a team and excellent people management skills
• Project management and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills and good networking skills
• Ability to take forward new ideas
• A willingness to communicate and pass on knowledge and develop junior members of the team