Principal (Senior Consulting Actuary)

2 days ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Barnett Waddingham Full time
Principal (Senior Consulting Actuary)

United Kingdom and 1 more (Hybrid) Be the First to Apply

Following the recent opening of our new, modern Edinburgh office and the appointment of our new Actuarial Consulting Partner for Edinburgh, we have an exciting, permanent opportunity for a 'Principal, Senior Consulting Actuary' (hybrid working).

We are looking for a Senior player in the market to join us at Principal level (with a next step progression route to Partner) to help drive forward the success of our growing actuarial team and expand our Edinburgh office.

Our services are designed to support trustees and employers by delivering pragmatic advice which 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.

We also have opportunities for our Bristol, Cheltenham, London, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh office at varying levels from Actuarial Consultant through to Senior Consulting Actuary (Principal) so get in touch if this position isn't quite right for you.

A snapshot of your day:

  • Managing a portfolio of Scheme Actuary appointments
  • Managing client relationships
  • Meeting with clients and prospects
  • Monitoring fee recovery rates
  • Managing the team and checking work to ensure high quality output is delivered within agreed timeframes
  • Taking ownership of any problems and complaints and ensure that correct procedures are followed
  • Assisting with the training, coaching and development of the team and acting as a mentor to actuarial staff
  • Supporting with recruiting activity and interviewing
  • Developing relationships with potential new clients through networking
  • Helping prepare new business tenders and presenting our services at new business pitches as required
  • Identifying new ways that the firm (including other practice areas) can help support our clients
  • Seeking ways to promote the brand and profile of the Firm e.g. external talks or seminars

We would love to hear from you if you have:

  • Scheme Actuary practicing certificate or working towards - or equivalent
  • Proven experience across a wide range of Trustee consulting and management responsibilities
  • Qualified actuary - Fellowship Actuarial Qualifications FIA / FAA or equivalent

What's in it for you:

  • Competitive discretionary annual bonus.
  • Core benefits paid for by BW including life assurance, group income protection, private medical cover and 25 days holiday per year with holiday trading.
  • A generous pension scheme where we contribute 8% of your salary from day one of your employment.
  • Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your family through any concerns or challenges you may experience.
  • A 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, extension of private medical cover or life assurance to family members, 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 discounts at hundreds of retailers including supermarkets, fitness centres, travel and leisure companies.

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