Overview

We’re growing and want you to be a part of our journey. Our Actuarial & Consulting Team includes over 400 pensions consultants and actuaries advising a diverse range of clients across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.

This role sits within the Risk Settlement team, a group of over 25 colleagues offering full insurance de-risking services for Trustees and Sponsors of Defined Benefit pension schemes, and services to insurers. This is a key strategic area for Isio with expected growth in the coming years.

What’s the role?

We’re looking for experienced consultants, either part or fully qualified actuaries, with relevant risk settlement experience to help continue to grow this specialist team. We seek individuals with excellent pensions consulting and technical skills, a commercial outlook and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Supporting in the delivery of advice to clients, which may include managing key client projects directly and/or supporting partners and directors to deliver to clients.
• Involvement in the technical aspects of projects, building relationships with clients directly, working as part of a team, and developing those around you.
• Assisting in the development of new business with existing and new clients.
• Technical responsibilities include understanding the pensions insurance industry, developing client strategies to approach the insurance market, and preparing schemes to approach insurers.
• Providing client advice on transactions to meet objectives and supporting clients in post-transaction processes through to wind-up.
• Opportunity to develop technical expertise and consulting skills to lead the delivery of broking projects for clients as you progress.

Where is the role?

Risk Settlement team is based across many UK offices with locations including Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Croydon, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester and Reading. Hybrid working is available, with some in-office and some home working. We foster strong communities through regular team-building, charity, and social events.

Key skills and experience

We welcome applicants with diverse experience and will consider each on its merits. Requirements include:

• Experience – A part or fully qualified actuary FFA/FIA with relevant risk settlement experience.
• Technical expertise – understanding the pensions insurance industry and using this to develop the right strategy and support transaction execution for good client outcomes.
• Communication – ability to explain complex problems clearly to all stakeholders.
• Enthusiasm and motivation – a strong drive to solve problems and deliver excellent advice.
• Project management and client delivery – ability to balance multiple demands.
• Teamwork – ability to work well in a team or manage a team, depending on experience.
• Commercial skills – to help develop business and identify opportunities.

Demonstrated Commitment to our Core Purpose

• Power in Partnership – building open, trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Future Focus – pushing the industry forward to benefit clients and society.
• Strength in Difference – valuing diverse perspectives to find better solutions.
• People First – pensions is a people business; people’s lives are affected by our advice.

What we offer you

Isio is a people business, offering a wide variety of experience, development opportunities and progression. In addition, we provide:

• Competitive remuneration package including a bonus scheme.
• Life insurance.
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with option to purchase additional days, plus two Company days for birthday and Christmas.
• Flexible working opportunities and a flexible benefits package.
• Internal development programmes with training support and mentorship.
• Study support where required, including study days, materials and exam entry support.

What’s next?

Click on the ‘apply’ and follow the simple online application process. If you may require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of recruitment, please email hrrecruitment@ISIO.com.

About Isio

Isio was founded in 2020 from the sale of KPMG UK’s Pension Practice. We are a challenger providing diverse expertise spanning Pensions, Investment, Benefits and Wealth to give clients an integrated experience. Isio is built by challengers and innovators, committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, with hubs across the UK and flexible locations to support work-life balance. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.