Our client, a market leader in Risk Transfer Consulting, is looking for a Senior Actuarial Consultant to join their established Risk Transfer team.

Working across a diverse client base, you will play a key role in advising clients throughout their de-risking journey, from preparing for the Risk Transfer market through to executing complex transactions.

You will take responsibility for, or play a senior role in, a range of transactions and will work closely with Trustees, Sponsors, Insurers, Reinsurers and other transaction advisers. Alongside client delivery, you will have the opportunity to contribute to new business, market initiatives and the continued growth of the team.

This position can be based from multiple offices across the UK, with hybrid working offered as standard. Most colleagues spend 2-3 days a week in the office. The Senior Actuarial Consultant role is available on a full-time or part-time basis.

Why Join This Consultancy?

• Join a market-leading Risk Transfer team with an established reputation across the Pension Risk Transfer market
• Work on a broad range of high-profile and complex transactions, including buy-ins, buy-outs, wind-ups and longevity solutions
• Take a senior role in the delivery of transactions, with direct exposure to Trustees, Sponsors, Insurers and Reinsurers
• Develop your experience across both transaction execution and strategic de-risking advice
• Contribute to new business opportunities, market initiatives and the development of new Risk Transfer propositions
• Work within a collaborative and supportive team with opportunities to mentor and develop more junior colleagues
• Benefit from a flexible hybrid working model, typically spending 2-3 days a week in the office

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a senior adviser, or lead adviser, on a range of Pension Risk Transfer transactions, including buy-ins, buy-outs, wind-ups, longevity swaps and other settlement solutions
• Take responsibility for the successful running and delivery of transactions, ensuring they are delivered effectively and to agreed timescales
• Advise clients on their broader journey to Settlement, including preparation for approaching the market and assessing the feasibility of potential transactions
• Build and manage relationships with key transaction stakeholders, including Trustees, Sponsors, Insurers, Reinsurers and other advisers
• Use your knowledge of the Risk Transfer market to develop and implement appropriate solutions for clients
• Contribute to new business opportunities, both with existing clients and prospective clients
• Support market-facing initiatives, propositions and other business development activity
• Coach, mentor and support junior Actuarial colleagues, helping to develop the next generation of Risk Transfer specialists

About You:

• Fully Qualified Actuary
• Proven experience delivering Risk Transfer / Pension Risk Transfer transactions, gained within Pensions Consulting or Life Insurance
• Strong technical understanding of the Risk Transfer market, with the ability to consider both detailed and wider strategic issues
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build relationships with a range of senior stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and transactions effectively
• Comfortable taking ownership and working collaboratively as part of a wider team
• An interest in contributing to business development and the continued growth of the Risk Transfer proposition

Benefits:

• Annual performance-related bonus
• 25 days holiday, with the option to buy or sell additional days
• Competitive pension scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Hybrid working, typically 2-3 days per week in the office
• Full-time or part-time working options

To ensure that all candidates have a fair opportunity to show their abilities during the recruitment process, adjustments may be required. If your physical or mental health or disability may require adjustments to be made to the process, please contact the team to discuss. All information will be treated in accordance with our data protection policy.