Senior Defined Benefit Pensions Manager — Client Leader

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

Job summary

The Emerald Group is seeking a Managers-level pensions expert to work closely with clients, delivering defined benefit valuations and pension consulting services. You will lead engagements, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive process improvements while ensuring quality and financial discipline.

Qualified actuary (FIA or equivalent) with extensive pensions advisory experience, including M&A contexts, is required. Based in London/Manchester/Birmingham on a permanent basis.

Qualifications

• Senior pensions experience required with client-facing responsibilities.
• Experience leading engagements and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Strong budgeting, billing and debt-collection focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead client relationships on key pensions engagements.
• Develop junior colleagues through training and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to efficient procedures while maintaining quality.
• Manage budgets, ensure timely billing and debt collection.
• Provide expertise in defined benefit valuations, roll-forward methods, and actuarial techniques.
• Navigate pensions implications within M&A contexts.

Skills

Client management

Leadership

Training delivery

Budgeting

Quality focus

Education

FIA or equivalent

Tools

Actuarial techniques

Defined benefit valuations

Job description

The Emerald Group is seeking a Managers-level pensions expert to work closely with clients, delivering defined benefit valuations and pension consulting services. You will lead engagements, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive process improvements while ensuring quality and financial discipline.

Qualified actuary (FIA or equivalent) with extensive pensions advisory experience, including M&A contexts, is required. Based in London/Manchester/Birmingham on a permanent basis.