Scheme Actuary

Aptia Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm is looking for a Scheme Actuary to join its UK Pensions Consulting practice. In this mid-senior level role, you will provide expert actuarial advice while collaborating with teams to enhance client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have FIA qualifications and experience in pensions consulting. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing flexibility across various offices in the UK.

Qualifications

• FIA qualification and Scheme Actuary practising certificate required.
• Proven experience in UK pensions consulting, ideally with small to mid-sized schemes.
• Strong technical knowledge of defined benefit funding and regulatory codes.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as Scheme Actuary for an agreed portfolio of schemes.
• Provide expert advice on funding valuations, accounting disclosures, and risk management.
• Prepare and present tailored reports and recommendations.
• Collaborate with administration and project teams for seamless delivery.
• Contribute to developing tools and methodologies for our actuarial practice.
• Build strong client relationships and stay ahead of regulatory changes.

Skills

FIA qualification

Scheme Actuary practising certificate

Experience in UK pensions consulting

Technical knowledge of DB funding

Excellent communication skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Company Overview

Founded to shape the future of pensions, health, and insurance solutions, Aptia is a leading professional services firm dedicated to simplifying complexity for businesses and individuals. We bring together cutting‑edge technology and deep industry expertise to help organisations navigate an evolving landscape with clarity and confidence.

With a presence in the US, UK, India, and Portugal, we support over six million people and more than 1,100 clients, delivering solutions that drive efficiency, enhance financial security, and provide peace of mind.

Our strength lies in the combination of smart technology and expert teams, ensuring that managing pensions, health, and insurance is more effective. By focusing on innovation, accessibility, and client success, we help businesses take care of their people, so they can focus on what they do best.

And we are expanding. Aptia Group is not only fueled by our investors' backing but also by our commitment to foster the growth and success of our people. At Aptia, we're investing heavily in learning and development, paving unique career paths for our colleagues.

Specialist. Responsive. Thoughtful. Our values aren't just words; they are the backbone of our business. Our team embodies our values daily, to surpass client expectations, evolve constantly and nurture genuine relationships for the long‑term.

The Role

The Role:

Ready to shape something exciting from day one? Join us and help build Aptia’s consulting practice from the ground up.

Building on our long‑established and award‑winning Administration business, Aptia will deliver full pensions consulting and administration services focussed passionately on solving client demands.

We’re looking for a Scheme Actuary to join our newly launched UK Pensions Consulting practice. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering high‑quality actuarial advice to trustees and sponsors of defined benefit pension schemes.

This is a hybrid working role, which can be aligned with any Aptia UK office.

What you’ll be doing

• Act as Scheme Actuary for an agreed portfolio of schemes.
• Provide expert advice on funding valuations, accounting disclosures, and risk management.
• Prepare and present clear, tailored reports and recommendations.
• Collaborate with administration and project teams for seamless delivery.
• Contribute to developing tools and methodologies for our new actuarial practice.
• Build strong client relationships and stay ahead of regulatory changes.

What we’re looking for

• FIA qualification and a Scheme Actuary practising certificate.
• Proven experience in UK pensions consulting, ideally with small to mid‑sized schemes (<£250m).
• Strong technical knowledge of DB funding and regulatory codes.
• Excellent communication skills and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Other | Industries: Insurance

How to apply

If you are interested in this role, click apply to submit your CV.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aptia is committed to celebrating the diversity of its employees and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. We strive to create a workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed in their roles. If there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to ensure it is accessible to you, we encourage you to email us at [e-mail].