Actuarial Consultant

Aon Hewitt; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading actuarial consultancy in the UK is seeking an Actuarial Consultant to advise clients on strategic pensions issues and deliver actuarial services. The successful candidate will connect with prestigious multinational clients, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure high-quality technical work. The role requires strong communication skills and offers a flexible working environment, emphasizing inclusivity and continuous learning.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Inclusive workforce

Flexible working styles

Qualifications

• Qualified Actuary or part qualified with less than one year remaining.
• Experience in stakeholder management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on strategic pensions issues.
• Preparing actuarial valuations and funding proposals.
• Taking ownership for the quality of technical work.

Skills

Stakeholder management experience

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified Actuary or part qualified

Job description

Actuarial Consultant
Are you interested in working on a close-knit, collaborative and knowledgeable actuarial team? Would you like to work in a consulting environment and have daily exposure to C‑suite leaders of a range of multinational and Indigenous clients? Would you like to work with client managers and have responsibility for the delivery of actuarial services to a portfolio of clients? If so, this may be the role for you!

You could be based in any of the following UK offices (Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Epsom, Farnborough, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, St. Albans), with a mix of home and office working. Aon is in the business of better decisions. At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

The Actuarial Consultant will have the opportunity to develop relationships with clients in delivering trustee work. Responsibilities will include:

• Advising clients on strategic pensions issues, including benefit design, restructuring, risk management/transfer projects, funding, as well as pension accounting disclosures
• Preparing actuarial valuations, funding certificates, funding proposals and actuarial statements as required under the Pensions Act 1990
• Taking ownership for the quality of technical work delivered to clients, including reviewing work from more junior support team members as required
• Working collaboratively on joint projects with colleagues in the general consulting, risk management and investment practices
• Developing intellectual capital to support innovation and efficiencies

How this opportunity is different

The Actuarial Consultant is encouraged to work autonomously to deliver actuarial services to their allocated clients while also working as part of a team with a diverse range of versatile, motivated colleagues who will support you. Client exposure within the actuarial team is second to none, providing opportunities to work with prestigious, global multinational clients daily.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Qualified Actuary or part qualified with less than one year remaining
• Stakeholder management experience whilst exposure to leading client relationships would be advantageous
• Ideally possesses relevant industry and consulting experience coupled with sound technical capability, however we are also interested in individuals willing to transition from non‑pension actuarial areas
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and comfortable in leading discussions at a senior management level
• Ability to encourage and develop other colleagues, and work well within diverse teams
• Whilst having an eye for detail, also capable of thinking and advising at a strategic level

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation. Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.