Senior Technical Actuary (GMP Equalisation)

Senior Technical Actuary (GMP Equalisation)

Belfast
Hybrid
Full Time or Part Time
Permanent
Ref: 002489

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.

In this role you will be working as part of the GMP team to assist clients in equalising pensions for their scheme members. This includes but is not limited to:

• Working with and understanding member data
• Reviewing and signing off on complex calculations
• Reviewing and signing off on written advice to clients on this topic
• Communicating results to client teams and supporting them as you work through the projects together. Can include, if desired, delivering advice to clients in meetings.
• Regular liaison and communication with the GMP team, client team and other departments in XPS.
• Opportunity to get involved in specialist research and development teams in areas that interest you.
• Training and managing more junior colleagues as they embark on their actuarial career

Your profile

Essential Criteria

• FIA qualification
• Extensive experience in DB pensions industry, in an actuarial role
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills

Desirable Criteria

• Keen interest in actuarial concepts, the wider pensions industry and financial landscape
• 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:

• 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
• XPS Rewards
• 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.

Please note we reserve the right to close our vacancies early and we only accept CVs direct from candidates or our preferred supplier list.