Actuarial Consultant
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The vacancy
Role Purpose
The actuarial Trustee Services team provides a broad range of actuarial and defined benefits pension consultancy services to pension scheme trustees, scheme sponsors and other third parties. The team also provides non-pensions actuarial analysis and advice to other parts of the firm. The role involves working jointly with colleagues in Investment Management, Broadstone and other third parties.
Responsibilities may include reviewing data prepared by colleagues or other third parties, preparing and reviewing calculations, preparing and reviewing letters and reports for review by senior colleagues. The role will also involve aiding the development of less experienced colleagues. You will also work with consultants to assist in the account management of clients to develop your “softer” skills.
Key Accountabilities
- Attendance at some external meetings together with a senior colleague
- Some direct client communication via email or telephone
- Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with Broadstone standards
- Reviewing data preparation work carried out by junior colleagues, and investigating and resolving abnormalities as appropriate
- Carrying out and reviewing technical calculations relating to individual members of pension schemes for review by colleagues, e.g. early/late retirement quotations, trivial commutations, transfer values
- Carrying out and reviewing technical calculations relating to pension schemes for review by colleagues, e.g. actuarial valuations, preparation of accounting disclosures under FRS 102, IAS 19R and either ASC 715 or US GAAP
- Suggesting changes to current working practices to improve operational efficiencies
Technical Knowledge and Professional Qualifications
- Passes in several actuarial exams required for qualification as FIA or FFA
- Aptitude to continue progress with actuarial exams
- Working knowledge of the basics of actuarial valuations, accounting disclosures under FRS 102, IAS 19R and either ASC 715 or US GAAP
Key Skills
- Highly numerate and literate
- Ability to readily absorb technical information
- Strong team-working and communication skills
- Computer literacy including familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Overarching Obligations
- Adhere to all relevant laws & regulations, and Broadstone Policies & Procedures.
- Achieve a good standard of ethical behaviour, i.e. do the right thing at all times.
- Comply with all relevant professional standards.
- Comply with the FCA’s requirements in relation to the Senior Managers & Certification Regime, Treating Customers Fairly and the new Consumer Duty.
The company
The Broadstone Group is a leading, independent provider of specialist pensions, trustee, and employee benefits solutions to small to medium enterprises and large corporates.
At the heart of our business is a diverse team of specialist advisers, each with a unique knowledge base within their specific area. Our company structure and systems, finely-tuned over the years, enable our advisers to remain intricately linked to provide clients with coordinated, end-to-end solutions whenever required. This ethos is one that continually upholds good practice, encourages proactivity, and ultimately benefits our client’s bottom line.
Broadstone is a Living Wage Employer
We have been accredited as a Living Wage Employer. This means that we have made a living wage commitment to ensure that everyone working at Broadstone will receive at least a minimum hourly wage. Both rates are significantly higher than the government minimum for over 23s.
Our values
Client First
Outcome Driven
Collectively Confident
Forward Thinking
The benefits
We are proud of the total reward package that we offer to our employees. Our flexible benefits approach gives individuals the power to select the package that best suits their needs.
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (with the option to buy more)
- Generous pension scheme
- Fully supported Study Programme
- Health cash plan (level 1)
- Life Assurance
- Group Income Protection
- Eye tests
- Social events
- Community volunteering days
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health club discounts
- Give as you earn scheme*
- Personal Accident insurance*
- Travel insurance*
- Health Assessments*
- Dental insurance*
- Cycle to work scheme*
- Tech scheme*
- Critical illness*
- Cancer checks*
- The Green Car Scheme*
- Discounts on entertainment, cars, insurance, and much more
* Additional benefits which can be purchased by the employee.
Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity and inclusion is at the forefront of both our HR and wider business agenda. We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for delivering excellence. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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