Pensions Actuarial Consultant - Nationwide

Mercer; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm is hiring a Pensions Actuarial Consultant for a nationwide role focused on delivering customized advice for DB pension schemes. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Actuary with strong analytical and communication skills, experienced in managing projects and working with clients. The role offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Career opportunities with benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to manage projects, including distributing work to junior colleagues.
• A good understanding of a range of ways in which UK pension schemes operate.
• Significant experience working with trustees and/or corporates on DB pensions.

Responsibilities

• Lead client meetings and presentations.
• Provide tailored advice based on client circumstances.
• Act as final technical reviewer for actuarial calculations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Numerical skills

Critical thinking abilities

Project management skills

Education

Fully qualified Actuary or nearing qualification

Job description

Overview

Mercer is hiring a Pensions Actuarial Consultant - Nationwide. You will join to provide high quality support and advice to clients to ensure their scheme members receive their benefits as planned. The role focuses on DB pension schemes and involves delivering customised advice and solutions to clients (trustees and corporates). You may collaborate with colleagues across funding, investment, risk transfer and covenant to bring the best solutions to clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead client meetings and presentations
• Provide an informed view on current topics based on client circumstances, tailoring advice as appropriate
• Utilise strong technical actuarial skills to consult with clients on technical topics
• Communicate with clients in a clear and succinct manner
• Act as final technical reviewer for actuarial calculations
• Agree the strategy, direction and resourcing for client work
• Perform supervision, appraisals and mentor employees under supervision (if applicable) or provide feedback on client work
• Participate in setting and negotiating fees and monitoring fee budgets

What you need to have

• Fully qualified Actuary or nearing qualification
• Excellent communication skills, strong analytical, numerical and critical thinking abilities, including a good understanding of actuarial approaches for pensions
• Ability to manage projects, including distribution of work to junior colleagues
• A good understanding of a range of ways in which UK pension schemes operate

What makes you stand out

• Significant experience working with trustees and/or corporates on DB pensions within an actuarial consultancy role
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated business acumen, adaptability and a desire to be in front of clients, underpinned by technical skills

Why join our team

• Professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders
• A vibrant, inclusive culture with opportunities to collaborate and create impact for colleagues, clients and communities
• Career opportunities with benefits that enhance well-being

Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. For more information, visit mercer.com or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We are an equal opportunities employer and provide reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at [e-mail].

Marsh McLennan supports hybrid work with a mix of remote and in-office collaboration. All colleagues are expected to be in their local office or onsite with clients at least three days per week, with one anchor day per week for in-person teamwork.

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