Senior Consulting Actuary

LGBT Great; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Guildford is seeking a qualified Senior Consulting Actuary to manage client portfolios and lead the actuarial team. Responsibilities include client relationship management and team mentoring. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and excellent career progression opportunities for successful candidates. A Scheme Actuary certificate or equivalent is required.

Benefits

Competitive discretionary annual bonus

Generous pension scheme

Comprehensive range of voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified actuary with relevant consulting experience.
• Proven track record in managing client relationships.
• Strong team leadership and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Scheme Actuary appointments.
• Oversee team operations and quality assurance.
• Develop client relationships and prepare business tenders.

Skills

Scheme Actuary practicing certificate

Trustee consulting experience

Client relationship management

Team management and mentoring

Business development and networking

Education

Fellowship Actuarial Qualifications FIA / FAA

Job description

Overview

Senior Consulting Actuary (Guildford) Guildford, United Kingdom. Be the First to Apply

Our services are designed to support trustees and employers by delivering pragmatic advice which brings clarity to complex issues such as investing assets, de-risking, longevity, risk management and the impact of legislative changes. We undertake a range of services for clients including full-service actuarial consulting, investment consultancy and standalone projects such as mergers and acquisitions.

We have an exciting, permanent opportunity for an ‘Associate, Senior Consulting Actuary’ to join our team. This role is based in our Guildford office (hybrid working, between home and office).

The role is suitable for actuaries who are keen to pursue a consulting role and who have recently attained a Scheme Actuary certificate (or are near to attainment). We are looking for someone to help drive forward the success of our growing Guildford actuarial team. We offer excellent progression opportunities through to Partner.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of Scheme Actuary appointments
• Managing client relationships
• Meeting with clients and prospects
• Monitoring fee recovery rates
• Managing the team and checking work to ensure high quality output is delivered within agreed timeframes
• Taking ownership of any problems and complaints and ensure that correct procedures are followed
• Assisting with the training, coaching and development of the Guildford team and acting as a mentor to actuarial staff
• Supporting with recruiting activity and interviewing
• Developing relationships with potential new clients through networking
• Helping prepare new business tenders and presenting our services at new business pitches as required
• Identifying new ways that the firm (including other practice areas) can help support our clients
• Seeking ways to promote the brand and profile of the Firm e.g. external talks or seminars

Qualifications

• Scheme Actuary practicing certificate or working towards - or equivalent
• Proven experience across a wide range of Trustee consulting and management responsibilities
• Qualified actuary - Fellowship Actuarial Qualifications FIA / FAA or equivalent

Benefits

• Competitive discretionary annual bonus.
• Core benefits paid for by BW including life assurance, group income protection, private medical cover and 25 days holiday per year with holiday trading.
• A generous pension scheme where we contribute 8% of your salary from day one of your employment.
• Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your family through any concerns or challenges you may experience.
• A comprehensive range of voluntary benefits to suit your life stage and lifestyle including a tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, health assessments, critical illness cover, extension of private medical cover or life assurance to family members, gym membership, travel insurance and a broad range of discounts at hundreds of retailers including supermarkets, fitness centres, travel and leisure companies.

Happy to talk flexible working

Accessibility

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