Actuarial Pensions Consultant Multiple UK Locations

WTW group; United States; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Hybrid working

Matched pension up to 10%

Job summary

WTW is recruiting a Pension Actuarial Consultant to support UK Defined Benefit pensions work across several offices with hybrid working. You will engage in valuations, GMP reviews, plan design, and asset-liability modelling while mentoring junior colleagues.

The role emphasizes client service, strong communication, and a proactive, collaborative mindset within a flexible, inclusive team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a pension actuary on core UK defined benefit pensions actuarial work.
• IFoA nearly/newly qualified OR qualified actuary.
• Strong client-service orientation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to deliver impactful client interactions.
• Proven delegation skills and a desire to coach and mentor junior colleagues.
• Sense of accountability: owning your work and taking pride in it.
• Self-starter: interest in continually challenging yourself and willingness to step outside of your comfort zone.
• Ability to think beyond the task at hand and understand how work fits into the broader landscape.

Responsibilities

• Support UK DB pensions actuarial work for a range of clients (trustees and corporates).
• Lead valuations, accounting, and GMP reviews alongside clients.
• Contribute to design, modelling, and journey planning strategies.
• Mentor junior colleagues and manage project delivery.
• Collaborate in a hybrid working, client-facing environment.

Skills

Pension actuarial

IFoA qualified

Client service

Communication

Delegation

Accountability

Self-starter

Strategic thinking

Job description

Description

The Role

You will be joining WTW as a Pension Actuarial Consultant, supporting our UK Defined Benefit (DB) pensions work. This role can be based in London, Reigate, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, or Edinburgh, with hybrid working available in line with the arrangements of your local office.

We work with a wide range of clients, and your work may cover both trustee and corporate assignments.As well as providing advice on regular valuations, accounting, PPF levies, individual calculations, and factor reviews, we often work alongside our clients on innovative, market-leading projects. For more information on our Pensions Corporate Consulting offering, please visit: https://www.wtwco.com/en-gb/solutions/services/pensions-corporate-consulting

As a pension actuarial consultant at WTW, you will have opportunities to contribute to varied and interesting projects such as:

• Integrated risk management
• Liability management
• Guaranteed minimum pension (GMP) equalisation
• Plan design strategy
• Asset and liability modelling and journey planning strategy
• Mergers and acquisitions

You will be part of a collaborative and inclusive team environment, actively engaging in team collaboration and building relationships.

As a pension actuarial consultant, you will also mentor junior colleagues, developing their skills, while demonstrating strong project management and delegation skills.

Our “Work Styles” structure allows you to choose the option which best suits you. The structure is grounded in the trust which we place in all colleagues and has flexibility as its core.Most colleagues have selected the hybrid option, which offers a flexible mix of working from home and in the office, choosing your location to match your plans for each day, for example attending the office for client meetings and personal development. You can also benefit from flexible working opportunities, such as part-time working, and will have control over your work-life balance.

See more information about our WTW careers page:https://careers.wtwco.com/jobs/search?page=1&query=actuarial

Qualifications

What you’ll bring

• Experience working as a pension actuary on core UK defined benefit pensions actuarial work.
• IFoA nearly/newly qualified OR qualified actuary
• Strong client-service orientation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to deliver impactful client interactions.
• Proven delegation skills and a desire to coach and mentor junior colleagues.
• Sense of accountability: owning your work and taking pride in it.
• Self-starter: interest in continually challenging yourself and willingness to step outside of your comfort zone.
• Ability to think beyond the task at hand and understand how work fits into the broader landscape.

What we offer

Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.

We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email [e-mail]