Core Asset Consulting
Location
Scotland | United Kingdom
Job description
Core - Asset are working with a leading pensions and investment firm seeking a Senior Actuarial Analyst. This role can be based in either Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, or Birmingham. The role will entail for checking actuarial calculations and improving the efficiency of processes.
This is a great opportunity if you have DB actuarial experience, and you are looking for a new challenge that can bring opportunities to own and run projects as well as take on management roles.
Proven defined benefit actuarial experience. This role would also be an option for actuarial students who might be looking to move away from a consultancy role and focus on more technical aspects.
Support for those sitting the IFoA examinations is available for those who wish to continue sitting these exams.
Good/advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
An understanding of the legislative framework and structure of defined benefit pension schemes, commensurate with the level of experience in pensions actuarial work
Technical ability to follow, understand and develop processes
Active team player who can communicate effectively
Keenness to enhance and refine processes where necessary
Accurate and organised
Ability to monitor, prioritise and deliver own workload
Proactive in raising conflicting demands on time and adaptable in these situations
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Logical thinker
The ability to support and train more junior members of the team
Liaison with other technical team members and internal client teams to effectively scope out work and check all necessary data processing, calculation, and statutory reporting work for the Company's DB pension scheme clients. This will be carried out in line with an agreed process.
Review scheme information, i.e., benefit summary, benefit changes, previous valuation data etc.
Use Firm's bespoke valuation systems to check actuarial valuations and run individual and global checks on the output.
Work with the other members of the team and people in the wider business on ad-hoc projects to improve efficiency and develop processes.
Working with more junior team members and helping to develop their actuarial knowledge and skillsets.
Take responsibility for maintaining knowledge on relevant industry changes which impact on day-to-day work.
Flexibility to travel to other offices on an occasional basis.
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15530
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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