Overview

We’re growing and want you to be a part of our journey. Our Actuarial & Consulting Team is a group of over 400 pensions experts advising clients across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. We advise on defined benefit plans, large-scale communications projects and pension provision, with opportunities to gain new experiences and specialise over time.

What’s the role? We’re looking for experienced actuarial students with relevant UK DB Pensions industry experience to join our team. As a challenger in the industry, we are seeking individuals with excellent pensions consulting and technical skills, a commercial outlook and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in the delivery of UK DB Pensions advice to clients – this may include managing key client projects directly, and/or supporting our partners and directors to deliver to our clients.
• Work on the technical aspects of projects and build relationships with clients, work as part of a team and develop those around you.
• Assist in the development of new business, with existing and new clients.
• As an Assistant Manager, lead the advancement of typical projects while supporting junior colleagues within the team.
• Perform actuarial valuations and calculations for Trustees and advise on how to run their schemes.
• Develop pensions strategies for corporate, public and not-for-profit organisations.
• Write and deliver communications projects for members.
• Provide insurance transaction and scheme consolidation advice.
• Engage in data projects such as benefit rectifications, pensions dashboards and GMP equalisation.

Qualifications and skills

• A great communicator – explain complex problems in simple terms for clear understanding.
• Enthusiasm and motivation to solve problems and deliver excellent advice.
• Excellent project management and client delivery skills – especially when balancing multiple demands.
• A great team worker – working with client project teams and supporting others.
• Commercial skills – curiosity to help develop the business and identify new opportunities.
• Technical experience – experience in the UK DB pensions industry or transferable actuarial skills.
• Qualifications – likely near an actuarial qualification (FIA/FFA or equivalent). Apprenticeships, internships or industrial placements are beneficial.

Values and core commitments

• Power in Partnership: building open, trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Future Focus: solving problems in better ways to benefit clients and society.
• Strength in Difference: diverse perspectives lead to better solutions.
• People First: pensions is a people business; people’s lives are affected by our advice.

What we offer

Isio is a people business committed to giving colleagues a wide variety of experience, development opportunities and progression. The role offers the chance to gain significant experience and grow within the business.

You can find out more about Isio and the benefits we offer here: Isio - Careers & Benefits.

About Isio

Isio was established in 2020 following the sale of KPMG UK’s Pension Practice. We are a challenger providing diverse expertise spanning Pensions, Investment, Benefits and Wealth for an integrated client experience. We value curiosity and give people the freedom to outperform. We are agile, bold and forward-thinking, serving clients from small to blue chip, public to private.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace where colleagues feel they belong. We uphold respect, fairness and inclusion in our actions and decisions, to create a stronger, more innovative environment and ensure our advice is insightful and impactful.

We have offices across the UK and many roles offer a hybrid, flexible approach to work for work-life balance. Isio is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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How to apply and contact

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