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Actuarial Analyst job in Birmingham

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Birmingham Hymans Robertson LLP

Job Ref:  HYM954382
Employer:  Hymans Robertson LLP
Sector:  Actuarial Consultancy
Professional/Financial Services
Qualifications:  Part Qualified Actuary
Software:  Excel
Job Type:  Full Time
Salary and Benefits:  Competitive
Remote:  No

Location

Country:  United Kingdom
City:  Birmingham
Post Code:  Not specified
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Description

The Vacancy

The Role:

We are looking to recruit an actuarial analyst to join our firmwide Actuarial Technical Team, to be based in either our Glasgow, Edinburgh or London office. This person will be responsible for completing actuarial calculations and communicating results to team members and members of the client teams as well as contributing to improving the efficiency of our processes as well as developing junior members of the team. Typical work might include actuarial valuation calculations, funding updates, transfer values, accounting disclosures, risk transfer calculations and GMP equalisation.

This role will bring many opportunities to develop your career, there will be potential future opportunities to own and run strands of work within the team, people manage, become a technical systems expert and contribute to team learning and development.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Perform all necessary data processing, including validation and manipulation at a scheme level. This will involve occasional coding work using our in-house data manipulation system.
  • Calculating and checking individual member liabilities.
  • Review scheme information, i.e. benefit summary, benefit changes and discuss anomalies with client teams.
  • Use Firm's bespoke valuation systems to perform actuarial valuations. Performing individual and scheme level checks on the output.
  • Work with the other members of the technical team and people in the wider business on ad-hoc projects to improve efficiency and develop processes.
  • Carrying out self checks on all of your work.
  • Take responsibility for maintaining knowledge on relevant industry changes which impact on day to day work.
  • Take ownership and responsibility of your own workload and effectively communicate progress with colleagues.
  • Flexibility to travel to other Hymans Robertson offices on an occasional basis.
  • Adhering to the firm's Information Security standards, policies and procedures

Skills and Qualifications Required:

Qualifications:
  • Educated to at least a Scottish Higher Grade / A level or equivalent in Math
  • An understanding of the legislative framework and structure of defined benefit pension schemes
  • Proven defined benefit actuarial experience. This role would also be an option for actuarial students who might be looking to move away from a consultancy role and focus on more technical aspects.
  • Support for those sitting the IFoA examinations is available for those who wish to continue sitting these exams.
  • Good/advance knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  • An understanding of the legislative framework and structure of defined benefit pension schemes, commensurate with the level of experience in pensions actuarial work

Personal characteristics:
  • Technical ability to follow, understand and develop processes
  • Active team player who can communicate effectively
  • Keenness to enhance and refine processes where necessary
  • Accurate and organised
  • Ability to monitor, prioritise and deliver own workload
  • Proactive in raising conflicting demands on time and adaptable in these situations
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Logical thinker
  • The ability to support and train more junior members of the team

Reward and Support

Hymans Robertson prides itself in offering a refreshing, stimulating work environment where independent thinking and new ideas are actively encouraged and where every member of the team genuinely makes a difference. Candidates can expect a highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including full study support for the IFoA exams, where appropriate. The firm is committed to the personal and career development of all employees and this position offers excellent growth potential within a dynamic and growing organisation.

About Us

Together, we've been building better futures for over 100 years. For our people, our clients and their people, our communities and the environment.

We thrive on tackling complex problems. And we believe those problems are best solved by diverse teams - diverse in skills, approaches and backgrounds. Our independence lets our people be themselves and think freely, while working in a collaborative, supportive environment. We love innovative, independent thinking and want everyone to share their ideas.

Working alongside employers, trustees and financial services institutions, we offer pensions, investments, benefits and risk consulting services, as well as data and technology solutions. With over 1000 employees and counting, we're one of the leading consultancies in our field and are proud to be recognised by numerous industry awards.

We're committed to developing our people and encourage everyone to carve out their own career path. We've many colleagues who started out in one team in the business and have ended up somewhere completely different, having had the chance to develop new skills and explore new passions.

We are continually working to improve our inclusive culture and employ diverse talent. We therefore welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, which includes but isn't limited to: age, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, marital or civil partnership status, neurodiversity, religion, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background.

Our hybrid working model offers the best of both worlds - home working as well as a fun, collaborative office environment - meaning flexible working patterns to accommodate individual needs. Find out more about our careers here.

If you need any assistance in relation to a personal requirement, medical condition or neurological difference during our selection process then please let us know.

Together, we can make this the best job you'll ever have.

We Offer

Our culture

We live and breathe our four values - friendly, confident, partnering and straightforward - and genuinely care about out people, clients, community and the environment.

Job satisfaction

Every employee can genuinely make a difference and contribute towards achieving our purpose - together, building better futures. Whether that's helping our clients build more secure financial futures, using your 3 days volunteering or helping us reduce our carbon footprint.

Reward and wellbeing

We offer competitive salaries, a share of company profits and an award-winning benefits package. We also take your mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing seriously, both in and outside of work.

Flexible working

We trust our people to work in a pattern that suits their circumstances with a healthy balance of home and office working.

Latest technology

We use the most up-to-date technology and software to match our ground-breaking business solutions that make life easier for us and our clients.

Career development

There is no linear path - learning opportunities are plentiful and empower you to carve out your own career.
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