Consulting Actuary, Pensions

Overview

As a result of a period of sustained growth and success, and a whole host of award wins, we are looking to expand our actuarial consulting and analyst teams in our London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Ipswich offices. Experienced in the UK Defined Benefit / Final Salary Pension field? Join our team and enjoy an encouraging and collaborative environment, with ample opportunities for career growth and diverse client projects.

We provide support for achieving a fully‑qualified Actuary status. If you are not interested in pursuing additional exams, that is not a prerequisite. We offer mentorship and resources to help you acquire a Scheme Actuary certificate. You will take an active role in leading a portfolio of clients and serving as a client manager for some of them. We are open to any flexible working and part‑time working requests, and will be as accommodating as possible on these points.

• Handling the preparation of valuations and cost estimates
• Undertaking and supervising accounting disclosures (FRS
  17, IAS
  19 and USGAAP)
• Coordinating data collection, including editing and testing data received from clients
• Undertaking and checking all aspects of actuarial work associated with pension schemes
• Preparing letters, reports and other client materials
• Checking day‑to‑day individual calculations as requested
• Participating in Buck internal projects, handling special projects or assignments as needed
• Assisting scheme consultants with the consultancy aspects of pension schemes, including attending client/trustee meetings as required
• Providing leadership, feedback and training to actuarial analysts

We are excited to connect with hard‑working individuals who hold a degree in numerical or mathematics fields and are making strides in their actuarial exams. If you bring substantial experience in the pensions actuarial sector and are ready to contribute your expertise in a dynamic and exciting environment, we encourage you to reach out. Join us and advance your actuarial career to new heights.

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to buy extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme, with contributions from Gallagher
• Life insurance paying 4× basic annual salary, top‑up to 10× available
• Income protection covering up to 50% of annual income, with top‑up options
• Health cash plan or private medical insurance
• Three fully paid volunteering days per year
• Employee Stock Purchase plan (discounted shares)
• Share incentive plan, HMRC‑approved and tax‑effective
• Critical illness cover
• Discounted gym membership (over 3,000 gyms nationally)
• Season ticket loan
• Discounted voucher portal for weekly shop or purchases
• Emergency back‑up family care
• And many more…