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My client is looking for a Qualified Actuarial Consultant to join their Actuarial Consulting Service. Their culture ensures all new employees are engaged, entrusted, and empowered so they feel part of the company, have pride in working for Pensions Consulting, and feel as though they make a difference.

In the Actuarial Consultant role, you will assist Scheme Actuaries, Senior Actuarial Consultants, and Actuarial Analysts in providing advice to a portfolio of pension scheme clients. The main focus is on Trustee work, but there will also be some work on assisting pension scheme sponsors.

You will provide and present actuarial advice to trustees of defined benefit pension schemes as required by the pension scheme’s documentation and statutory requirements, except where the Scheme Actuary is required to provide such advice. This includes all aspects of actuarial valuations and working with their Actuarial Technical Centre that performs actuarial calculations.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Participate in developing actuarial policies related to occupational pension scheme valuations, financial reporting, and legislative developments.
2. Support as lead actuary to a portfolio of schemes. Scheme Actuary certification is desirable but not mandatory.
3. Provide actuarial and pensions advice on technical, investment, and legislative issues.
4. Ensure compliance with professional guidance.
5. Participate in new client acquisition pitches.
6. Offer peer review, sign-off, and mentoring to colleagues.
7. Contribute to the practice business plan and specialist groups.
8. Stay updated on technical or legislative changes.
9. Adhere to the CEB’s Compliance, Training, and Competence framework.
10. Address complaints promptly and professionally.
11. Follow statutory, professional, and CEB guidelines, including CPD, peer review, and time recording.
12. Manage conflicts of interest, errors, and omissions.
13. Achieve billable hours targets and contribute to revenue generation.
14. Assist in managing actuarial resources.
15. Promote a culture of compliance and risk awareness.
16. Participate in performance management, set objectives, and strive to meet them.
17. Uphold principles of equal treatment and align with the Group’s brand values.
18. Follow the Professional Standards Scheme.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:

• Qualified Actuary
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, pensions, actuarial, and FSA requirements
• Project management skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong client relationship skills
• Positive team engagement
• Scheme Actuary certification is desirable but not compulsory