Senior Technical Actuary GMP Equalisation

Senior Technical Actuary GMP Equalisation

Belfast
Hybrid
Full Time or Part Time
Permanent
Ref: 002489

This role could be based from any of the following offices with hybrid working: Reading, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Guildford, Edinburgh, London, or Belfast.

XPS Group is a leading UK consulting and administration business specialising in the pensions and insurance sectors. Our Pensions Advisory business continues to grow and we are now looking for qualified actuaries to join our GMP Equalisation Team.

This is an exciting senior role and would most likely suit someone who enjoys the technical aspects of actuarial work, with plenty of defined benefit pensions experience.

The Role

We are looking for a number of qualified pensions actuaries to join our GMP Equalisation team. In this role you will be working as part of the GMP team to assist clients in equalising pensions for their scheme members. Responsibilities include:

1. Working with and understanding member data
2. Reviewing and signing off on complex calculations
3. Reviewing and signing off on written advice to clients
4. Communicating results to client teams and supporting them through projects
5. Regular liaison and communication with the GMP team, client team and other departments
6. Opportunity to get involved in specialist research and development teams
7. Training and managing more junior colleagues

Your Profile

Essential Criteria

• FIA qualification
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in DB pensions industry, in an actuarial role
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills

Desirable Criteria

• Keen interest in actuarial concepts and the wider pensions industry
• An inquisitive mind and a desire to learn
• Highly motivated and driven to succeed
• Ability to problem solve and come up with solutions
• Outstanding accuracy and attention to detail
• Adaptable and a team-player

What we offer:

We offer an attractive reward package, typical benefits can include:

• Competitive salary
• Participation in annual discretionary Bonus Scheme
• 25 days holiday plus flexibility to buy or sell holiday
• Flexible Bank holidays
• Pension scheme, matching contribution structure
• Healthcare cash plan
• Flexible Benefits Scheme
• Life Assurance cover, four times basic salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a digital GP service
• Paid volunteering day
• Staff referral scheme

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following requirements:

• Right to Work confirmation
• DBS Disclosure check
• Employment or educational references covering five years
• Satisfactory credit check

We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued.