- Posted 05 September 2024
- Salary £45000 - £55000 per annum
- LocationEngland
- Job type Flexible / Work From Home
- DisciplineFinancial Services
- Expiry 14 December 2024
- Reference42458_1725546125
Consultant
Actuarial Assistant
Job description
IDEX Consulting is working with one of the UK's leading pension consulting firms in the search for an Actuarial Assistant.
This firm has an excellent staff retention rate, clear progression plans and opportunities in different teams, so you can future proof your career. They also offer a market leading financial & benefits package.
Role Responsibilities
- Attend client meetings, presenting actuarial findings Engaging with clients on relevant key issues
- Checking/reviewing a variety of actuarial calculations
- Understanding the implications of the results of the above calculations in order to provide advice on matters such as contribution rates, levy reduction, liability reduction exercises
- Drafting reports, emails and presentations to deliver actuarial results and advice
- Drafting member communications (e.g. Summary Funding Statements, responses to individual queries)
- Client management, taking responsibility for allocation and completion of work, and meeting deadlines, working directly with the Scheme Actuary
- Maintaining a good understanding of relevant technical issues, including TASs, Codes of Practice, scheme documentation and the supporting regulatory framework
- Developing internal standard processes and identifying new ways to work more efficiently
- Taking a proactive role in personal development/training
- Attending and delivering internal technical training sessions and demonstrating application of learning
You must have:
- Newly or nearly qualified as an Actuary with experience working in the pensions industry
- Broad understanding of how UK pensions schemes operate, with an understanding of UK Pensions Legislation
- Excellent planning skills with the ability to prioritise and complete work in accordance with deadlines
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills. Confident and able to explain complex issues in simplified terms to clients and more junior team members.
- Strong IT skills with good working knowledge of MS Office suite of products, in particular Excel
- An inquisitive and analytical mind
- Outstanding accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Highly organised with the ability to prioritise effectively
- Broad understanding of how the UK pensions schemes operate, with an understanding of the UK Pensions Act with the ability to interpret rules and awareness of what they mean for client work
If you are keen on the above role then please get in touch if you are interested or send your CV to rehana.sadiq@idexconsulting.com
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