Actuarial Consultant | DB Pensions
Barnett Waddingham ·
We are seeking an Actuarial Consultant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a more recently qualified actuary, or a part-qualified actuary who is working toward qualifying with 3–4+ years' experience. The role could also be suitable for members of an actuarial team who are keen to move into a consulting role, including those working toward qualification with a view to ultimately progressing to a Scheme Actuary or Corporate Actuary position.
We offer excellent progression opportunities through to Partner. Our services are designed to support trustees and employers by delivering pragmatic advice that brings clarity to complex issues such as investing assets, de-risking, longevity, risk management, and the impact of legislative changes.
We undertake a range of services for clients, including full-service actuarial consulting, investment consultancy, and standalone projects such as mergers and acquisitions. DB pensions experience is essential. Snapshot of your day: Calculate complex individual member calculations, check straightforward calculations and progressing to checking more complex calculationsUndertake the bulk of the calculations for an actuarial valuationReviewing draft client reports and advice and draft member communicationsWorking with a Client Account Manager to assess the objectives and requirements of the organisation seeking adviceAim to become a Client Account Manager for a number of clients and starting to take on a number of Client Account Manager dutiesAttend client meetings and take an active role where applicableSupporting various types of client projects and working with our corporate team on a wide range of areasGeneral consultancy, dealing with clients' and third party queries and day to day correspondence providing technical advice where neededClient management, taking responsibility for allocation and completion of work, and meeting deadlines, working directly with senior members of the client teamsDesign and management of surveys and using statistical techniques in order to analyse and interpret the quantitative data collectedUse of a variety of techniques and theoretical principles to establish probability and risk in respect of areas such as pensionsAssist with developing the practice area services (for example, Experian reviews), assist in developing procedures/tools to extend the range of the practice areas work/services and assist in producing practice area newsletters and marketing materialResearch new and/or technical topics and report back to the teamCheck work of others and help with more recent new graduates/colleagues and training and developing junior members of the teamWe would love to hear from you if you have: Actuarial qualifications FIA / FAA or if training to be a qualified FIA / FAA, part-qualified and making progress through the examsGood IT skills and presentation skillsDB pensions experience or a solid understanding of the basics of pensionsWhat's in it for you: Competitive discretionary annual bonusGenerous pension scheme (8%)Core benefits for you including private medical cover, life assurance (x4 - x10), group income protection (65%), and up to 30 days holiday per year with holiday tradingA comprehensive range of voluntary benefits to suit you (and your family) including an electric car leasing scheme, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, health assessments, critical illness cover, Sports Allowance – we pay up to 50% of your gym/sports membership (up to 50 pm), travel insurance, paid volunteering, and a broad range of retailer discountsFor a full list of benefits, please click hereHappy to talk flexible workingAccessibility We are a Disability Confident Employer.
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Should we need assistance, we will reach out. All enquiries should be directed to careers@barnett-waddingham.co.uk. Full timePosting Date: 2026-08-26