Senior Actuarial Consultant - GMP Equalisation - Natiowide

Mercer is currently looking to grow our team by appointing talented technical part- qualified / qualified actuaries…. We are looking for excellent team players… A good understanding of how UK Defined Benefit pension schemes operate… Excellent analytical, numerical, and critical thinking skills... Proven IT skills

What can you expect?

• Work as part of a great multi-disciplinary team on complex defined benefit modelling using advanced actuarial skills and techniques, specialising in complex UK pension solutions.

• You will be responsible for checking and reviewing complex calculations, as well as communicating the results to consultants and wider support teams.

• Contribute to continuous improvement by developing and delivering knowledge sharing / training / process improvement initiatives and co-ordinate new process rollouts across locations.

• Develop expertise in excel, VBA and Mercer in house technology enabling high quality IT and product solution development.

• Working in partnership and developing relationships with internal teams to deliver a streamlined service to other lines of business within Mercer.

• Directly involved with the management of more junior colleagues within the GMP Equalisation team, including supporting with performance reviews, training and personal development plans.

• Develop skills to support on various consulting aspects of GMP projects and have direct client contact.

What is in it for you:

• Competitive Benefits Package including: 25 days annual leave, up to 4 days of flexible bank holidays, excellent pension contributions, private medical cover, life assurance, income protection, employee assistance program, plus a range of flexible benefits including the option to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year, cycle to work, dental insurance, health assessments plus many more.

• Excellent on the job training and support as well as full-study support for those undertaking the actuarial exams

What you need to have:

• Qualified or part qualified actuary

• A good understanding of how UK Defined Benefit pension schemes operate and experience in carrying out benefit calculations for Defined Benefit pension schemes

• Excellent analytical, numerical, and critical thinking skills, including a good understanding of actuarial approaches for pensions

• Proven IT skills with good working knowledge of Microsoft office, in particular Excel

What will make you stand out:

• Experience working in a similar role within an Actuarial team, working in Pensions, with a focus on Technical aspects and solid exposure to consultants and broader client support teams

• Experience of technical calculations required for GMP Rectification and Equalisation projects

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Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer’s more than 20,000 employees are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with more than 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of over $23 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit mercer.com. Follow Mercer on LinkedIn and X.

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