Technical Pensions Actuary (GMP's)

Pensions Actuarial Consultant (GMP's) - Can be based in any of our UK offices - remote/ flexible working and home working available
Mercer is looking for talented and ambitious pensions actuaries who are keen to further their career, focused on consulting with clients on a critical area of work for DB pension schemes - GMP projects. This is an opportunity to join a great multi-disciplinary team providing clients with leading edge advice across funding, investment, risk transfer and covenant. Your area of focus will be on providing strategic consulting on GMP activity across Mercer's existing client base and for new clients. We are looking for individuals with excellent communication skills, adaptability, business acumen and a desire to be in front of clients, all underpinned by the required technical skills.
This role would be suitable for someone who already has experience working with trustees and/or corporates on GMP projects within an actuarial consultancy role.
The role:
You will be working as part of a team to develop and deliver customised advice and solutions to clients (trustee and corporates) with a primary focus on GMP projects for DB pension schemes. This is an opportunity to broaden your consulting experiences throughexposure to variety of clients and the opportunity to lead on the delivery of advice to clients and on new business activity. We are looking for individuals who will welcome the opportunity to shape Mercer's advice to clients on GMP projects and be seen as a thought-leader, both within Mercer and externally with clients, prospects and other advisors.
We will tailor your mix of work to support and develop your skills now and into the future.
The majority of the base number crunching on GMP projects is carried out by specialist teams, which allows the consulting team to focus on solving our clients needs and adding value by developing innovative client solutions. We are looking for individuals who can bring that focus alongside an ability to think strategically, and who can provide advice to clients in a clear and concise manner.
What can you expect

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  Leading on the preparation and delivery of strategic advice on GMP projects, in particular on large and complex schemes, with a focus on finding tailored solutions that meet clients needs with senior support as required
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  Strong technical actuarial skills used to consult with clients, and the ability to communicate with clients in a clear and succinct manner
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  Checking and reviewing work, including reasonableness and sense checking of colleagues (and your own) work
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  Supporting the development of colleagues in relation to the provision of advice on GMP projects
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  Leading/supporting on new business prospect activity in relation to GMP projects
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  Taking part in setting and negotiating fees, where appropriate, with senior colleagues

What is in it for you:

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  We offer competitive salaries and a full suite of benefits including, 25 days holiday, competitive pension scheme, discretionary bonus, PMI, flexible benefits and much more
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  We also support programmes including: health & welfare, tuition assistance, employee assistance program, career mobility, employee network groups and volunteer opportunities
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  Flexible working environment with a mix of home/office based working
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  Excellent on the job training and support as well as full-study support for those undertaking the actuarial exams

We will count on you to:

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  Have an awareness of current pension issues and how these impact clients, including key considerations and ability to talk about these and tailor your response to specific circumstances
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  To be a strong communicator with strong analytical, numerical and critical thinking skills, including a good understanding of the actuarial considerations for GMP projects
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  To have a strong understanding of a range of ways in which UK pension schemes operate
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  Learn new skills and be adaptable in a changing environment
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  Have a proven ability to build relationships with colleagues and clients
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  Excellent planning and organisational abilities, in order to prioritise and complete work

What you will need to have:

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  Current experience working on GMP projects for a Pension Consultancy
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  Making good progress with your FIA exams or fully qualified
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  Strong project management experience
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  Consulting experience

What makes you stand out:

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  Experience working with trustees and/or corporates on GMP projects within an actuarial consultancy role
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  Ability to demonstrate your own views on technical and consulting topics, such as GMP equalisation, and a desire to be seen as a thought leader

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