Pensions Actuary

The Role

• You will be joining WTW as a qualified actuarial pensions consultant with experience working on core UK defined benefit pensions actuarial work.
• We work with a wide range of clients and your work may cover both trustee and corporate assignments.
• As well as providing advice on regular valuations, accounting, PPF levies, individual calculations, and factor reviews, we often work alongside our clients on innovative, market-leading projects.
• You will have opportunities to contribute to varied and interesting projects such as:
• Integrated risk management
• Liability management
• GMP equalisation
• Plan design strategy
• Asset/liability modelling and journey planning strategy
• Mergers and acquisitions
• You will work as part of a team, building relationships and liaising effectively with colleagues.
• You will take an active interest in the development of more junior staff, delegating effectively and providing development opportunities through mentoring.

What can we offer you?

• You will have the opportunity to contribute to achieving the exciting growth strategy of the strongly performing GB Retirement practice.
• You will be working within a supportive team of diverse colleagues, including some of the leading figures in the pensions industry.
• WTW is truly a market leader.
• We encourage and support our colleagues to tailor their roles to match their passions, strengths and aspirations.
• We provide extensive development opportunities, underpinned by our award-winning Pathfinder initiative.
• All client and internal roles are advertised on a weekly online noticeboard, giving colleagues the opportunity to pursue the career which works for them.
• Irrespective of which office you join, you will be part of the wider WTW community.
• Our inclusion networks include Gender Equity, LGBT+, Multicultural, Workability and Young Professionals.
• Our Corporate Social Responsibility group champions social and charitable activities in our local communities.

Location:

As part of our national resourcing approach, you will be able to select any of the following GB locations as your office base: London, Reigate, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol, and Edinburgh.

Work Style:

Our “Work Styles” structure allows you to choose the option which best suits you.

Most colleagues have selected the hybrid option, which offers a flexible mix of working from home and in the office.

You can also benefit from flexible working opportunities, such as part-time working, and will have control over your work-life balance.

Summary of Requirements

• Experience working as a qualified actuary on core UK defined benefit actuarial work.
• IFoA qualified actuary (or equivalent).
• Strong client-service orientation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience of project management of large teams and projects.
• Proven delegation skills and a desire to coach and mentor junior colleagues.
• Sense of accountability: owning your work and taking pride in it.
• Self-starter: interest in continually challenging yourself and willingness to step outside of your comfort zone.
• Ability to think beyond the task at hand and understand how work fits into the broader landscape.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger.

We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation.

We embrace all types of diversity.