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Job Description:My client is at an exciting point in their evolution, defining and executing strategic goals as well as developing the next generation of market leading Products and Services. They have ambitious objectives and plans for 2025 and beyond.Their actuarial services include advice on pensions strategy and funding position, regular valuations, journey planning, de-risking, GMP equalisation, and integrated risk management.They are looking for an Actuarial Consultant to join their Actuarial Consulting Service. Their culture ensures all new employees are engaged, entrusted and empowered so they feel part of company, have pride in working for Pensions Consulting, and feel as though they make a difference.In the Actuarial Consultant role you will assist Scheme Actuaries, Senior Actuarial Consultants and Actuarial Analysts in the provision of advice to a portfolio of pension scheme clients. The main focus is on Trustee work, but there will also be some work on assisting pension scheme sponsors.Key responsibilitiesParticipating in the development of actuarial policy in relation to occupational pension scheme valuations, financial reporting and pensions legislative developmentsActing as lead supporting actuary to a portfolio of schemes. Scheme Actuary certificate is desirable but not compulsoryProviding actuarial and other pensions advice to clients on pensions technical, investment and legislative issuesParticipating in new client appointment pitchesProviding peer review sign off and mentoring functions to other actuaries and staffContribute to delivering the practice business planContributor to a Practice Area Specialist groupTo be aware of new technical or legislative changes within the market placeTo comply at all times with the Compliance, Training and Competence framework of CEBProcess and tackle any complaints at earliest opportunity with a position attitudeActs in accordance with any statutory/professional/CEB guidelines including (but not limited to)Continuing Professional DevelopmentPeer review (including maintaining accurate, complete and up-to-date records)Time recording (including maintaining accurate, complete and up-to-date records)Conflicts of interestRisk ManagementManagement of Errors and OmissionsAchieves client chargeable billable hours target as agreedActively involved with revenue generation from client portfolioAssists in the management of actuarial resources as requiredCultivates a culture of compliance and risk awareness focusing on the principles of CEBActively participates in the Companys performance management process. Agrees personal objectives and goals with managers and make every effort to satisfy these objectives within the specified time framesCommits to equal treatment of all staff/colleagues and treat everyone fairlyAdhere to the requirements set out in the Professional Standards SchemeExperience, qualifications and key skillsEssentialQualified ActuaryDetailed level and up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, pensions, actuarial and FSA requirementsAbility to manage projects to time and budgetHigh level written and oral communication skillsExcellent client relationship skillsNegotiating skillsWorks positively with colleaguesDesirableScheme Actuary certificate desirable but not compulsory