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Summary of Role PurposeKPMG's Pensions is an exciting initiative to re-establish the pensions team, and specifically to focus on DC corporate advisory and grow revenue at pace. We are looking for a talented and experienced Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for working closely with the team in this service line, which will involve providing:<ul><li>Advice relating to DC scheme strategy and structure, across DC trust based occupational pension schemes, including the National Employment Savings Trust, and Workplace Personal Pension schemes, which could be Group Personal Pension (GPP), a Stakeholder Pension (SHP), or a Group Self-Invested Personal Pension (Group SIPP)</li><li>DC member engagement and education</li><li>DC investment</li><li>DC governance, including setting up DC governance committees</li><li>Wider benefit and reward strategy</li><li>Financial coaching and well being</li><li>Statutory auto-enrolment compliance and implementation</li><li>Advice on good governance and compliance</li><li>Thought leadership on future of DC structures and links to wider reward</li></ul>Description of the Role<ul><li>Day to day contact with clients on key pensions engagements</li><li>Contributing to developing streamlined and efficient procedures, whilst maintaining an absolute focus on quality.</li><li>Developing financial management, delivering work to budgets and timely billing and supporting debt collection</li><li>Delivering technical DC work in line with the actuarial standards (where applicable) and, in line with KPMG quality procedures.</li><li>Intrinsic member of engagement team, conducting calculations, analysing data and proposing conclusions, and seeking coaching and mentoring support.</li><li>Seeking support and, ensuring that you are having rich development conversations that supports your growth and career progression.</li></ul>Role DimensionsTechnical core competencies required for the role<ul><li>Technical knowledge: Understands relevant technical DC concepts, accounting and financial reporting standards, pension regulations and literature. Exhibits and stays current on appropriate industry and specialised knowledge, and leverages KPMG methodologies.</li><li>Technology skills: Uses firm-approved tools and innovative technology solutions to increase quality, productivity and data insights.</li><li>Professional scepticism: Applies professional scepticism, objectivity and independence to pensions advisory and accounting work</li><li>Documentation: Completes documentation and audit trails demonstrating an unwavering focus on quality and in line with the actuarial standards (where applicable)</li></ul>People & Culture<ul><li>Embrace and embed our culture ambition of high challenge, high support which is grounded in Our Values.</li><li>Operate with a curious and sceptical mindset ensuring that this is embedded in your everyday work.</li><li>Actively lead and embed a coaching culture to get the best out of others in an environment where everyone in the team feels empowered to speak up or challenge where appropriate.</li><li>Be accountable, professional and act in the public interest, working for the benefit of shareholders of audited entities and wider society.</li><li>Be inclusive and embrace the opportunity to work with other teams across the firm in an integrated way. Have a sense of community, purpose and fun.</li></ul>The PersonExperience and Knowledge Requirements<ul><li>Relevant experience working in pensions advisory at Junior Consultant level, at either an employee benefit consultancy or other Big 4 firm. (E)</li><li>Technical knowledge of defined contribution schemes, auto-enrolment legislation and compliance, DC provider landscape, and understanding of the wider UK pensions landscape, and the issues facing our stakeholders. (E)</li><li>Knowledge of DC pros and cons of differing structures e.g. GPP, SHP, Group SIPPs. (E)</li><li>Experience of delivering provider selection and provider transition. (D)</li><li>Experience of advising Trustees/corporates on DC scheme design, investment fund ranges, suitable default funds, charging structures (D)</li><li>Prove track record of developing and delivering DC member communications (D)</li><li>IT literate with sound knowledge and experience of MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint and Word). (E)</li></ul>Behavioural Attributes and Skills<ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate complex matters in a clear and compelling manner.</li><li>Highly effective stakeholder management and relationship building skills; credible and confident with stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Strong organisational and time management skills; able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with conflicting priorities and deadlines.</li><li>Self-driven and resilient; able to thrive in a high-pressure environment.</li><li>Effective problem solver; makes pragmatic and logical decisions, drawing on own and others' technical expertise to provide high quality solutions.</li><li>Strong analytical and numerical skills; able to analyse and interpret complex technical statistical information, with a focus on quality, attention to details and accuracy in calculations.</li><li>Effective team working skills; works collaboratively with others towards shared goals.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Undergraduate degree with a mathematical / financial nature (E)</li><li>Part qualified actuary having passed some FIA exams (or equivalent). (D)</li></ul>E - Essential, D - Desirable

Role SummaryKPMG's Pensions is an exciting initiative to re-establish the pensions team, and specifically to focus on public service pensions advisory and grow revenue at pace. We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for working closely with the Director to build this service line, which will involve providing:<ul><li>Strategic journey planning, risk management aiming for self-sufficiency or buy out and endgame options including use of surplus</li><li>Advising around strategy for employers In the LGPS on cessation, DDAs and DSAs</li><li>Advice around public sector outsourcing, insourcing and pensions implications of such contracts</li><li>Advice around pensions implication of TUPE transfers such as Best Value and Fair Deal</li><li>Pension due diligence on mergers and acquisitions</li><li>Provision of member education and communication</li><li>Advice on benefit change, benefit design and implementation</li><li>Advice on good governance and compliance</li></ul>You will be a key contact with client teams, with responsibility for managing the day-to-day relationships. You will also work closely with our tax and legal specialists across all of KPMG's UK offices to consider areas of adjacencies and growth. As a Senior Manager, you will be responsible for managing teams and supervising the work of junior staff, providing coaching and development to assist them in the effective delivery of engagements. You will also have performance management responsibilities for a small number of employees.Role Description<ul><li>Market facing with a strong external profile</li><li>Innovative in helping to spot market opportunities, build propositions, develop collateral and take propositions out to market</li><li>Supporting the Director in achieving revenue growth targets</li><li>Helping to develop the junior actuarial colleagues, including delivering technical training, improving technical knowledge, and developing consulting skills.</li><li>Lead contact with clients on key pensions engagements, with overall responsibility for stakeholder relationships, including legal advisers and government departments.</li><li>Contributing to developing streamlined and efficient procedures, whilst maintaining an absolute focus on quality.</li><li>Strong financial management, setting and agreeing budgets for work delivering to budgets and timely billing and debt collection</li><li>Ability to identify out of scope work and bill, accordingly</li><li>Signing off technical actuarial work in line with the actuarial standards and, in line with KPMG quality procedures.</li><li>Directing and overseeing the work of engagement teams and team members, including reviewing their actuarial work (e.g., checking calculations and reviewing conclusions), and providing coaching and mentoring support.</li><li>Performance managing team members, ensuring that you are having rich development conversations that supports their growth and career progression.</li></ul>Technical core competencies required for the role<ul><li>Technical knowledge: Understands relevant technical actuarial, accounting and financial reporting standards, pension regulations, public service pension scheme, LGPS funding methodologies and literature. Exhibits and stays current on appropriate industry and specialised knowledge, and leverages KPMG methodologies.</li><li>Technology skills: Uses firm-approved tools and innovative technology solutions to increase quality, productivity and data insights.</li><li>Professional scepticism: Applies professional scepticism, objectivity and independence to pensions actuarial and accounting work</li><li>Documentation: Completes documentation and audit trails demonstrating an unwavering focus on quality and in line with the actuarial standards.</li></ul>People & Culture:<ul><li>Embrace and embed our culture ambition of high challenge, high support which is grounded in Our Values.</li><li>Operate with a curious and sceptical mindset ensuring that this is embedded in your every day work.</li><li>Actively lead and embed a coaching culture to get the best out of others in an environment where everyone in the team feels empowered to speak up or challenge where appropriate.</li><li>Be accountable, professional and act in the public interest, and wider society.</li></ul>Be inclusive and embrace the opportunity to work with other teams in tac and legal and across the firm in an integrated way. Have a sense of community, purpose and funExperience and Knowledge Requirements<ul><li>Relevant experience working in public service pensions advisory at Senior Manager level, at either an employee benefit consultancy or other Big 4 firm. (E)</li><li>Deep technical knowledge of defined benefit pension scheme valuations, roll forward methodologies, LGPS funding methodologies, and actuarial techniques. (E)</li><li>Understanding of the wider UK pensions landscape, public service pensions schemes, Pension Remedy and the issues facing our stakeholders. (E)</li><li>Knowledge of pensions funding and accounting regime, including for multi-employer schemes such as Social Housing Pension Scheme (E)</li><li>Experience of leading and performance managing teams, coaching and mentoring junior staff. (E)</li><li>Proven track record of managing and delivering high quality, complex projects, including team oversight and stakeholder management. (E)</li><li>Proven track record of managing and delivering benefit change, member options and end game journey planning. (E)</li><li>Proven track record of advising Trustees/corporates on scheme funding and knowledge of the regime governed by the Pensions Regulator, including the DB scheme funding code and Single code of Practice. (E)</li><li>IT literate with sound knowledge and experience of MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint and Word). (E)</li></ul>Behavioural Attributes and Skills<ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate complex matters in a clear and compelling manner.</li><li>Highly effective stakeholder management and relationship building skills; credible and confident with stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Strong organisational and time management skills; able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with conflicting priorities and deadlines.</li><li>Self-driven and resilient; able to thrive in a high-pressure environment.</li><li>Effective problem solver; makes pragmatic and logical decisions, drawing on own and others' technical expertise to provide high quality solutions.</li><li>Strong analytical and numerical skills; able to analyse and interpret complex technical statistical information, with a focus on quality, attention to details and accuracy in calculations.</li><li>Effective team working skills; works collaboratively with others towards shared goals.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>A qualified senior actuary, FIA or equivalent. (E)</li></ul>E - Essential, D - Desirable

KPMG's Pensions is an exciting initiative to re-establish the pensions team, with a focus on public service pensions advisory and revenue growth. We are seeking a talented and experienced Consultant to join our pensions actuarial team. Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Strategic journey planning, risk management, and endgame options</li><li>Strategic funding advice and compliance with DB funding code</li><li>Pension due diligence on mergers and acquisitions</li><li>Member education, benefit change advice, and good governance</li><li>Pensions accounting advice</li></ul>Description of the Role:<ul><li>Understanding defined benefit pension schemes and actuarial liability calculations</li><li>Analyzing client data using actuarial techniques</li><li>Producing technical actuarial work in line with standards</li><li>Supporting day-to-day running of cases and end-to-end tasks</li><li>Developing specialist technical knowledge</li></ul>Technical core competencies required for the role:<ul><li>Technical knowledge: Understands relevant actuarial, accounting, and financial reporting standards</li><li>Technology skills: Uses innovative technology solutions to increase productivity</li><li>Professional scepticism: Applies objectivity and independence to actuarial work</li><li>Documentation: Completes documentation demonstrating a focus on quality</li></ul>People & Culture:<ul><li>Embrace and embed a culture of high challenge and support</li><li>Operate with a curious and sceptical mindset</li><li>Lead and embed a coaching culture</li><li>Be accountable, professional, and act in the public interest</li><li>Be inclusive and work with other teams across the firm</li></ul>Experience and Knowledge Requirements:<ul><li>Experience in pensions actuarial at an employee benefit consultancy or Big 4 firm</li><li>Basic knowledge of pension scheme valuations and actuarial techniques</li><li>Understanding of the UK pensions landscape</li><li>IT literate with experience in MS Office tools</li></ul>Behavioural Attributes and Skills:<ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Effective stakeholder management and relationship building skills</li><li>Strong organizational and time management skills</li><li>Self-driven and resilient</li><li>Effective problem solver</li><li>Strong analytical and numerical skills</li><li>Effective team working skills</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Undergraduate degree with a mathematical/financial nature</li><li>Part qualified actuary having passed some FIA exams (or equivalent)</li></ul>E - Essential, D - Desirable

KPMG's Pensions is an exciting initiative to re-establish the pensions team, and specifically to focus on public service pensions advisory and grow revenue at pace. We are now looking for talented and experienced Assistant Manager to join our pensions actuarial team. You will be responsible for delivering high quality actuarial pensions advice in relation to defined benefit pension schemes in the private sector. You will work closely with the senior members of the team in this service line, which will involve providing:<ul><li>Strategic journey planning, risk management aiming for self-sufficiency or buy out and endgame options including use of surplus</li><li>Strategic funding advice to sponsors and advice on compliance with DB funding code</li><li>Pension due diligence on mergers and acquisitions</li><li>Provision of member education and communication</li><li>Advice on benefit change, benefit design and implementation</li><li>Advice on good governance and compliance</li><li>Pensions accounting advice</li></ul>You will have responsibility for maintaining the day-to-day relationships with clients and ensuring delivery to agreed timescales. You will have responsibility for supervising junior team members, providing coaching and developmental support to assist them in the delivery of engagements.Description of the role<ul><li>Acting as key contact with clients and delivering engagements within agreed timelines</li><li>Collating relevant pensions data and information from clients and raising queries and reviewing responses.</li><li>Running checks to assess reasonableness of actuarial assumptions and accounting results, using KPMG developed tools.</li><li>Drafting and initial reviewing of reporting, with sign-off at senior level.</li><li>Maintaining regular, open and honest communication whilst working in the team</li><li>Directing and overseeing the work of junior team members, including reviewing their work, and providing coaching and mentoring support.</li><li>Helping to develop the junior actuarial colleagues, including delivering technical training, improving technical knowledge, and developing consulting skills.</li><li>Strong financial management, timely billing and debt collection</li><li>Ability to identify out of scope work and bill, accordingly</li><li>Checking technical actuarial work in line with the actuarial standards and, in line with KPMG quality procedures.</li></ul>Technical core competencies required for the role<ul><li>Technical knowledge: Understands relevant technical actuarial, accounting and financial reporting standards, pension regulations, and literature. Exhibits and stays current on appropriate industry and specialised knowledge, and leverages KPMG methodologies.</li><li>Technology skills: Uses firm-approved tools and innovative technology solutions to increase quality, productivity and data insights.</li><li>Professional scepticism: Applies professional scepticism, objectivity and independence to pensions actuarial and accounting work</li><li>Documentation: Completes documentation and audit trails demonstrating an unwavering focus on quality and in line with the actuarial standards.</li></ul>People & Culture<ul><li>Embrace and embed our culture ambition of high challenge, high support which is grounded in Our Values.</li><li>Operate with a curious and sceptical mindset ensuring that this is embedded in your everyday work.</li><li>Actively lead and embed a coaching culture to get the best out of others in an environment where everyone in the team feels empowered to speak up or challenge where appropriate.</li><li>Be accountable, professional and act in the public interest, working for the benefit of shareholders of audited entities and wider society.</li><li>Be inclusive and embrace the opportunity to work with other teams across the firm in an integrated way. Have a sense of community, purpose and fun.</li></ul>Experience and Knowledge Requirements<ul><li>Experience of working in pensions actuarial at either an employee benefit consultancy or other Big 4 firm. (E)</li><li>Basic knowledge of defined benefit pension scheme valuations, roll forward methodologies and actuarial techniques. (E)</li><li>Good technical understanding of pensions liability calculations. (E)</li><li>Understanding of the wider UK pensions landscape (E)</li><li>Knowledge of pensions funding and accounting regime (E)</li><li>Experience of leading and performance managing teams, coaching and mentoring junior staff. (E)</li><li>Experience of working on high quality, complex projects, including team oversight and stakeholder management. (E)</li><li>Experience of delivering benefit change, member options and end game journey planning. (E)</li><li>Experience of advising Trustees/corporates on scheme funding and knowledge of the regime governed by the Pensions Regulator, including the DB scheme funding code and Single code of Practice. (E)</li><li>IT literate with sound knowledge and experience of MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint and Word). (E)</li></ul>Behavioural Attributes and Skills<ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate complex matters in a clear and compelling manner.</li><li>Highly effective stakeholder management and relationship building skills; credible and confident with stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Strong organisational and time management skills; able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with conflicting priorities and deadlines.</li><li>Self-driven and resilient; able to thrive in a high-pressure environment.</li><li>Effective problem solver; makes pragmatic and logical decisions, drawing on own and others' technical expertise to provide high quality solutions.</li><li>Strong analytical and numerical skills; able to analyse and interpret complex technical statistical information, with a focus on quality, attention to details and accuracy in calculations.</li><li>Effective team working skills; works collaboratively with others towards shared goals.</li><li>IT literate with sound knowledge and experience of MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint and Word).</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Part qualified actuary having passed at least 5 of the FIA exams (or equivalent). (D)</li></ul>E - Essential, D - Desirable

Summary of Role PurposeKPMG's Pensions is an exciting initiative to re-establish the pensions team, and specifically to focus on public service and grow revenue at pace. We are looking for a talented and experienced Manager to join our team. You will work closely with senior colleagues to build this service line, which will involve providing:<ul><li>Strategic journey planning, risk management aiming for self-sufficiency or buy out and endgame options including use of surplus</li><li>Strategic funding advice to sponsors and advice on compliance with DB funding code</li><li>Advice on contingent funding options and work on special purpose vehicles</li><li>Pension due diligence on mergers and acquisitions</li><li>Provision of member education and communication</li><li>Advice on benefit change, benefit design and implementation</li><li>Advice on good governance and compliance</li></ul>You will be a key contact with client teams, with responsibility for managing the day-to-day relationships. As a Manager, you will be responsible for managing teams and supervising the work of junior staff, providing coaching and development to assist them in the effective delivery of engagements. You may also have performance management responsibilities for a small number of employeesDescription of the Role<ul><li>Day to day contact with clients on key pensions engagements, with responsibility for stakeholder relationships.</li><li>Helping to develop the junior actuarial colleagues, including delivering technical training, improving technical knowledge, and developing consulting skills.</li><li>Contributing to developing streamlined and efficient procedures, whilst maintaining an absolute focus on quality.</li><li>Strong financial management, setting and delivering wort to budgets and timely billing and debt collection</li><li>Ability to identify out of scope work and bill, accordingly</li><li>Signing off technical actuarial work in line with the actuarial standards and, in line with KPMG quality procedures.</li><li>Drafting and or checking reports for final sign off</li><li>Directing and overseeing the work of engagement teams and team members, including reviewing their actuarial work (e.g., checking calculations and reviewing conclusions), and providing coaching and mentoring support.</li><li>Performance managing team members, ensuring that you are having rich development conversations that supports their growth and career progression</li></ul>Technical core competencies required for the role<ul><li>Technical knowledge: Understands relevant technical actuarial, accounting and financial reporting standards, pension regulations and literature. Exhibits and stays current on appropriate industry and specialised knowledge, and leverages KPMG methodologies.</li><li>Technology skills: Uses firm-approved tools and innovative technology solutions to increase quality, productivity and data insights.</li><li>Professional scepticism: Applies professional scepticism, objectivity and independence to pensions actuarial and accounting work</li><li>Documentation: Completes documentation and audit trails demonstrating an unwavering focus on quality and in line with the actuarial standards.</li></ul>People & Culture<ul><li>Embrace and embed our culture ambition of high challenge, high support which is grounded in Our Values.</li><li>Operate with a curious and sceptical mindset ensuring that this is embedded in your everyday work.</li><li>Actively lead and embed a coaching culture to get the best out of others in an environment where everyone in the team feels empowered to speak up or challenge where appropriate.</li><li>Be accountable, professional and act in the public interest, working for the benefit of shareholders of audited entities and wider society.</li><li>Be inclusive and embrace the opportunity to work with other teams across the firm in an integrated way. Have a sense of community, purpose and fun.</li></ul>Experience and Knowledge Requirements<ul><li>Relevant experience working in pensions advisory at Manager level, at either an employee benefit consultancy or other Big 4 firm. (E)</li><li>Technical knowledge of defined benefit pension scheme valuations, roll forward methodologies and actuarial techniques. (E)</li><li>Understanding of the wider UK pensions landscape, and the issues facing our stakeholders. (E)</li><li>Knowledge of pensions funding and accounting regime (E)</li><li>Experience of leading and performance managing teams, coaching and mentoring junior staff. (E)</li><li>Experience of delivering high quality, complex projects, including team oversight and stakeholder management. (E)</li><li>Experience of managing and delivering benefit change, member options and end game journey planning. (E)</li><li>Experience of advising Trustees/corporates on scheme funding and knowledge of the regime governed by the Pensions Regulator, including the DB scheme funding code and Single code of Practice. (E)</li><li>IT literate with sound knowledge and experience of MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint and Word). (E)</li></ul>Behavioural Attributes and Skills<ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate complex matters in a clear and compelling manner.</li><li>Highly effective stakeholder management and relationship building skills; credible and confident with stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Strong organisational and time management skills; able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with conflicting priorities and deadlines.</li><li>Self-driven and resilient; able to thrive in a high-pressure environment.</li><li>Effective problem solver; makes pragmatic and logical decisions, drawing on own and others' technical expertise to provide high quality solutions.</li><li>Strong analytical and numerical skills; able to analyse and interpret complex technical statistical information, with a focus on quality, attention to details and accuracy in calculations.</li><li>Effective team working skills; works collaboratively with others towards shared goals.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>A qualified actuary, AIA, FIA or equivalent. (E)</li></ul>E - Essential, D - Desirable

KPMG's Pensions is an exciting initiative to re-establish the pensions team, and specifically to focus on public service pensions advisory and grow revenue at pace. We are now looking for talented and experienced Consultant to join our pensions actuarial team. You will be responsible for delivering high quality actuarial pensions advice in relation to defined benefit pension schemes in the private sector. You will work closely with the senior members of the team in this service line, which will involve providing:<ul><li>Strategic journey planning, risk management aiming for self-sufficiency or buy out and endgame options including use of surplus</li><li>Strategic funding advice to sponsors and advice on compliance with DB funding code</li><li>Pension due diligence on mergers and acquisitions</li><li>Provision of member education and communication</li><li>Advice on benefit change, benefit design and implementation</li><li>Advice on good governance and compliance</li><li>Pensions accounting advice</li></ul>Description of the Role<ul><li>Gain understanding of defined benefit pension schemes and actuarial liability calculations</li><li>Gain understanding of accounting for pensions</li><li>Responsible for analysing clients data and information using actuarial techniques and central models</li><li>Producing technical actuarial work in line with the actuarial standards and, in line with KPMG quality procedures.</li><li>Running checks to assess reasonableness of actuarial assumptions and accounting results, using KPMG developed tools.</li><li>Use outputs to generate initial draft reports/emails</li><li>Support team in day-to-day running of cases, including general administration and tracking of procedures versus timeline</li><li>Supporting with end to end tasks fo client projects and esnure dleievry within agreed timeframes</li><li>Developing specialist technical knowledge</li><li>Maintaining regular, open and honest communication whilst working together with the team</li><li>Developing strong financial management, timely billing and debt collection</li></ul>Technical core competencies required for the role<ul><li>Technical knowledge: Understands relevant technical actuarial, accounting and financial reporting standards, pension regulations, and literature. Exhibits and stays current on appropriate industry and specialised knowledge, and leverages KPMG methodologies.</li><li>Technology skills: Uses firm-approved tools and innovative technology solutions to increase quality, productivity and data insights.</li><li>Professional scepticism: Applies professional scepticism, objectivity and independence to pensions actuarial and accounting work</li><li>Documentation: Completes documentation and audit trails demonstrating an unwavering focus on quality and in line with the actuarial standards.</li></ul>People & Culture<ul><li>Embrace and embed our culture ambition of high challenge, high support which is grounded in Our Values.</li><li>Operate with a curious and sceptical mindset ensuring that this is embedded in your everyday work.</li><li>Actively lead and embed a coaching cultureto get the best out of others in an environment where everyone in the team feels empowered to speak up or challenge where appropriate.</li><li>Be accountable, professional and act in the public interest, working for the benefit of shareholders of audited entities and wider society.</li><li>Be inclusive and embrace the opportunity to work with other teams across the firm in an integrated way. Have a sense of community, purpose and fun.</li></ul>Experience and Knowledge Requirements<ul><li>Experience of working in pensions actuarial at either an employee benefit consultancy or other Big 4 firm. (D)</li><li>Basic knowledge of defined benefit pension scheme valuations, roll forward methodologies, and actuarial techniques. (D)</li><li>Understanding of the wider UK pensions landscape (D)</li><li>IT literate with sound knowledge and experience of MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint and Word). (E)</li></ul>Behavioural Attributes and Skills<ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate complex matters in a clear and compelling manner.</li><li>Highly effective stakeholder management and relationship building skills; credible and confident with stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Strong organisational and time management skills; able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with conflicting priorities and deadlines.</li><li>Self-driven and resilient; able to thrive in a high-pressure environment.</li><li>Effective problem solver; makes pragmatic and logical decisions, drawing on own and others' technical expertise to provide high quality solutions.</li><li>Strong analytical and numerical skills; able to analyse and interpret complex technical statistical information, with a focus on quality, attention to details and accuracy in calculations.</li><li>Effective team working skills; works collaboratively with others towards shared goals.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Undergraduate degree with a mathematical / financial nature (E)</li><li>Part qualified actuary having passed some FIA exams (or equivalent). (D)</li></ul>E - Essential, D - Desirable

Mercer is looking for talented and ambitious part qualified/ newly qualified pensions actuaries who are keen to further their career, focused on consulting with clients.  This is an opportunity to join a great multi-disciplinary team providing clients with leading edge advice across funding, investment, risk transfer and covenant.  We are looking for individuals with excellent communication skills, adaptability, business acumen and a desire to be in front of clients, all underpinned by the required technical skills.This role would be suitable for someone (close to or recently qualified) who already has experience working with trustees and/or corporates on DB pensions within an actuarial consultancy role. Dual roles are also available across Pensions Actuarial Consulting, GMP and Risk Transfer.The role:You will be working as part of a team to develop and deliver customised advice and solutions to clients (trustee and corporates) with a primary focus on DB pension schemes. The world of retirement saving is changing and Mercer is developing innovative solutions for our clients and their employees, whether around interactive and personalised communications, or delivering robo advice.This is an opportunity to work on a wide range of clients, direct with Scheme Actuaries and other specialists, and on a range of client teams. We tailor the client mix to support and develop an individual’s skills now and into the future.The majority of the base number crunching is carried out by specialist teams, which allows the consulting team to focus on solving our clients’ needs and adding value by developing innovative client solutions. We are looking for individuals who can bring that focus alongside an ability to think strategically, and who can provide advice to clients in a clear and concise manner.What can you expect?<ul><li>Leading on the preparation and delivery of both day-to-day, and strategic advice, with a focus on finding tailored solutions that meet clients’ needs; with senior support as required</li><li>Providing an informed view on current topics based on client circumstances, and tailoring advice as appropriate</li><li>Strong technical actuarial skills used to consult with clients, and the ability to communicate with clients in a clear and succinct manner</li><li>Checking and reviewing work, including reasonableness and ‘sense checking’ of colleagues’ (and your own) work</li><li>Supporting the development of more junior colleagues</li><li>Taking part in setting and negotiating fees, where appropriate, with senior colleagues</li><li>The opportunity to be involved in both new business prospect activity and people management responsibilities</li></ul>What is in it for you:<ul><li>We offer competitive salaries and a full suite of benefits including, 25 days holiday, competitive pension scheme, discretionary bonus, PMI, flexible benefits and much more</li><li>We also support programmes including: health & welfare, tuition assistance, employee assistance program, career mobility, employee network groups and volunteer opportunities</li><li>Flexible working environment with a mix of home/office based working</li><li>Excellent on the job training and support as well as full-study support for those undertaking the actuarial exams</li></ul>We will count on you to:<ul><li>Have an awareness of current pension issues and how these impact clients, including key considerations and ability to talk about these and tailor your response to specific circumstances</li><li>To be a strong communication with strong analytical, numerical and critical thinking skills, including a good understanding of actuarial approaches for pensions</li><li>To have a strong understanding of a range of ways in which UK pension schemes operate</li><li>Learn new skills and be adaptable in a changing environment</li><li>Have a proven ability to build relationships with colleagues and clients</li><li>Excellent planning and organisational abilities, in order to prioritise and complete work</li></ul>What you will need to have:<ul><li>Current experience working as a part-qualified/qualified actuary working for a Pension Consultancy</li><li>Making good progress with your FIA exams or fully qualified</li><li>Strong project management experience</li><li>Consulting experience</li></ul>What makes you stand out:<ul><li>Experience working with trustees and/or corporates on DB pensions within an actuarial consultancy role</li></ul>Why Mercer?Mercer is a global consulting leader helping clients around the world redefine the world of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock real health and well-being for their people. We want to make a difference in people’s lives.Building brighter futures for our clients, colleagues and communities is why we come to work each day.  Whether it’s building a more agile workforce for the future, uncovering the new opportunities AI and automation present, or crafting strategies for responsible investments, we use our expertise and insight to show our clients the bigger picture, giving them trusted guidance and practical, sustainable solutions that help them solve complex problems and prepare for change.As a Mercer colleague, you’re supported by a community of peers and leaders who inspire you to learn, grow and advance in a culture that values your unique strengths. We strive to make Mercer the employer of choice for the best and brightest diverse talent, fostering an inclusive work environment where employees from varied backgrounds, cultures and ethnicities can thrive.  As part of our commitment to shaping the future, we bring our whole selves to our work — our colleagues, as well as our clients, are celebrated and appreciated for who they are. Our goal is to make sure everyone has a voice.We believe that the future of work is agile and our world leading “All Roles Can Flex” philosophy promotes a culture of results and performance and at Mercer we encourage flexibility in all aspects of our work arrangements, including working hours and location.Our people are our business — that’s one of the reasons we value our colleagues’ personal learning and improvement so highly. We also want colleagues to see Mercer as a place where they can develop their skills and plan their career in the long term.   For this reason, Mercer offers many opportunities to develop our colleagues’ careers, including hundreds of online and in-person seminars, courses, certification programs and training sessions. Mercer also provides tuition reimbursement and other support, such as study days, to colleagues who are completing qualifications or certifications.

<div>Hybrid / Fully Remote - Part-time and flexible working also consideredMercer is looking for talented and ambitious part qualified/ newly qualified pensions actuary who is keen to further their career, focused on consulting with clients. This is an opportunity to join a great multi-disciplinary team providing clients with leading edge advice across funding, investment, risk transfer and covenant.We are looking for individuals with excellent communication skills, adaptability, business acumen and a desire to be in front of clients, all underpinned by the required technical skills.This role would be suitable for someone (close to or recently qualified) who already has experience working with trustees and/or corporates on DB pensions within an actuarial consultancy role. Dual roles are also available across Pensions Actuarial Consulting, GMP and Risk Transfer.The role:You will be working as part of a team to develop and deliver customised advice and solutions to clients (trustee and corporates) with a primary focus on DB pension schemes. The world of retirement saving is changing and Mercer is developing innovative solutions for our clients and their employees, whether around interactive and personalised communications, or delivering robo advice.This is an opportunity to work on a wide range of clients, direct with Scheme Actuaries and other specialists, and on a range of client teams. We tailor the client mix to support and develop an individual’s skills now and into the future.The majority of the base number crunching is carried out by specialist teams, which allows the consulting team to focus on solving our clients’ needs and adding value by developing innovative client solutions. We are looking for individuals who can bring that focus alongside an ability to think strategically, and who can provide advice to clients in a clear and concise manner.What can you expect?<ul><li>Leading on the preparation and delivery of both day-to-day, and strategic advice, with a focus on finding tailored solutions that meet clients’ needs; with senior support as required</li><li>Providing an informed view on current topics based on client circumstances, and tailoring advice as appropriate</li><li>Strong technical actuarial skills used to consult with clients, and the ability to communicate with clients in a clear and succinct manner</li><li>Checking and reviewing work, including reasonableness and ‘sense checking’ of colleagues’ (and your own) work</li><li>Supporting the development of more junior colleagues</li><li>Taking part in setting and negotiating fees, where appropriate, with senior colleagues</li><li>The opportunity to be involved in both new business prospect activity and people management responsibilities</li></ul>What’s in it for you?<ul><li>Excellent work life balance with the opportunity to work on a hybrid/ fully remote basis with flexible and part-time hours also available. Competitive salary and discretionary bonus</li><li>Comprehensive benefits programs including: excellent pension contributions, private health, flexible benefits, tuition assistance, pension, employee assistance program, career mobility, employee network groups, volunteer opportunities, and other programs</li><li>25 days’ holiday with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year</li></ul>We will count on you to:<ul><li>Lead on the preparation and delivery of both day-to-day, and strategic advice, with a focus on finding tailored solutions that meet clients’ needs; with senior support as required</li><li>Provide an informed view on current topics based on client circumstances, and tailoring advice as appropriate</li><li>Strong technical actuarial skills used to consult with clients, and the ability to communicate with clients in a clear and succinct manner</li><li>Check and review work, including reasonableness and ‘sense checking’ of your and colleagues’ work</li><li>Support the development of more junior colleagues</li><li>Participate in setting and negotiating fees, where appropriate, with senior colleagues</li><li>Be involved in both new business prospect activity and people management responsibilities</li></ul>What you need to have:
<ul><li>An awareness of current pension issues and how these impact clients, including key considerations and ability to talk about these and tailor your response to specific circumstances</li><li>Excellent communication skills, strong analytical, numerical and critical thinking skills, including a good understanding of actuarial approaches for pensions</li><li>Ability to manage projects, including distribution of work to junior colleagues, with minimal supervision from senior colleaguesA strong understanding of a range of ways in which UK pension schemes operate</li><li>A willingness to learn new skills and be adaptable in a changing environment</li><li>Proven ability to build relationships with colleagues and clients</li><li>Excellent planning and organisational abilities, in order to prioritise and complete work</li></ul>What makes you stand out?<ul><li>Significant experience working with trustees and/or corporates on DB pensions within an actuarial consultancy role</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>Demonstrated business acumen, adaptability and a desire to be in front of clients, all underpinned by the required technical skills</li></ul>About Mercer:Mercer provides insights, advice and technology-driven solutions to help build brighter futures for our clients, colleagues and communities. Together, we’re redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer’s more than 25,000 employees are based in 44 countries, and the firm operates in over 130 countries.Mercer is a business of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 76,000 colleagues and annualized revenue approaching $17 billion. Through its market-leading businesses, including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment.Why Mercer?Mercer is a global consulting leader helping clients around the world redefine the world of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock real health and well-being for their people. We want to make a difference in people’s lives.Building brighter futures for our clients, colleagues and communities is why we come to work each day. Whether it’s building a more agile workforce for the future, uncovering the new opportunities AI and automation present, or crafting strategies for responsible investments, we use our expertise and insight to show our clients the bigger picture, giving them trusted guidance and practical, sustainable solutions that help them solve complex problems and prepare for change.As a Mercer colleague, you’re supported by a community of peers and leaders who inspire you to learn, grow and advance in a culture that values your unique strengths. We strive to make Mercer the employer of choice for the best and brightest diverse talent, fostering an inclusive work environment where employees from varied backgrounds, cultures and ethnicities can thrive.As part of our commitment to shaping the future, we bring our whole selves to our work — our colleagues, as well as our clients, are celebrated and appreciated for who they are. Our goal is to make sure everyone has a voice.We believe that the future of work is agile and our world leading “All Roles Can Flex” philosophy promotes a culture of results and performance and at Mercer we encourage flexibility in all aspects of our work arrangements, including working hours and location.Our people are our business — that’s one of the reasons we value our colleagues’ personal learning and improvement so highly. We also want colleagues to see Mercer as a place where they can develop their skills and plan their career in the long term. For this reason, Mercer offers many opportunities to develop our colleagues’ careers, including hundreds of online and in-person seminars, courses, certification programs and training sessions. Mercer also provides tuition reimbursement and other support, such as study days, to colleagues who are completing qualifications or certifications.</div>

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