POSITION: GMP Actuarial Consultant
ASSIGNMENT NO: 29648
LOCATION: Remote
I am looking for a nearly or qualified Actuarial Consultant to join my clients GMP team. This is a rapidly growing team and represents an exciting opportunity to be involved in GMP equalisation and other rectification projects.
GMP equalisation is currently a subject on the agenda for all Trustees’ meetings. This role represents an opportunity to be at the forefront of this area in a client facing role.
The primary purpose of the role is to assist in the provision of advice in relation to GMP equalisation and other rectification exercises and to deliver the results to clients.
Job Description:
The purpose of the team is:
* To advise clients in relation to benefit rectification projects both for ongoing pension schemes and those heading towards buy in/out or wind up
* To carry out benefit rectification projects, liaising with other departments where required and to provide technical support to the rest of the department
Their culture ensures all new employees are engaged, entrusted and empowered so they feel part of company, have pride in working for Pensions Consulting, and feel as though they make a difference.
Key duties / responsibilities:
* Working on client projects relating to GMP equalisation/conversion, NRA equalisation and other rectification projects with personal targets set, aligned to client delivery
* Supervising, checking and signing off the work of junior team members providing coaching, mentoring and feedback to enhance quality of work and development of colleagues
* Acting as the primary point of client contact on some projects
* Attending client meetings
* Supporting the management of the team’s workflow to achieve client delivery and providing a two way communication channel for the team to maximise motivation and team success.
What are they looking for:
Qualifications:
* A part qualified or qualified Actuary (full study is available to complete your studies if required) or qualified by experience
Skills required:
Essential:
* Experience of working in an actuarial team ideally with GMP knowledge
* Knowledge of benefits legislation and best practice
* Good communication skills
* Ability to work flexibly and able to work under pressure
* Proactive
Desirable:
* Knowledge of PFaroe actuarial consulting software
* Experience of working in an actuarial role in a pensions consultancy
What’s in it for you?
* 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
* Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more
* Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
* The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
* Access to their Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform