Senior Defined Benefit Actuary Manager – Pensions

The Emerald Group; Greater London, Manchester, Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Emerald Group is seeking an experienced Manager to join our pensions advisory area in the UK. You will work closely with colleagues on defined benefit pension engagements, leading client relationships and overseeing quality and delivery across projects.

Applicants should be a qualified actuary (FIA or equivalent) with relevant experience in pensions advisory at a managerial level, and strong knowledge of DB valuations and UK pensions issues.

Qualifications

• Qualified actuary FIA or equivalent.
• Experience in pensions advisory at Manager level.
• Strong knowledge of defined benefit pension scheme valuations and actuarial techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead client relationships on key pensions engagements and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Develop junior colleagues through training and mentoring, improving technical knowledge and consulting skills.
• Contribute to streamlined procedures while maintaining a focus on quality and delivery.
• Oversee budgets: financial management, budgeting, billing, and debt collection to ensure profitability.
• Apply technical know-how in defined benefit valuations, roll-forward methodologies, and actuarial techniques.
• Maintain awareness of the wider UK pensions landscape and client needs.

Education

FIA or equivalent

Job description

The Emerald Group is seeking an experienced Manager to join our pensions advisory area in the UK. You will work closely with colleagues on defined benefit pension engagements, leading client relationships and overseeing quality and delivery across projects.

Applicants should be a qualified actuary (FIA or equivalent) with relevant experience in pensions advisory at a managerial level, and strong knowledge of DB valuations and UK pensions issues.