Position Overview

Following the recent opening of our new, modern Edinburgh office and the appointment of our new Actuarial Consulting Partner for Edinburgh, we have an exciting, permanent opportunity for a Principal, Senior Consulting Actuary (hybrid working) as we continue to grow following the Howden acquisition.

Role Summary

We are looking for a Senior player in the market to join us at Principal level (with a next step progression route to Partner) to help drive forward the success of our growing actuarial team and expand our Edinburgh office. There is an opportunity to shape the responsibilities and focus of this role to your strengths and aspirations.

Services

Our services are designed to support trustees and employers by delivering pragmatic advice which brings clarity to complex issues such as investing assets, de‑risking, longevity, risk management and the impact of legislative changes. We undertake a range of services for clients including full‑service actuarial consulting, investment consultancy and standalone projects such as mergers and acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with potential new clients through networking externally and internally with Howden colleagues
• Manage client relationships and a portfolio of Scheme Actuary appointments
• Meet with clients and prospects
• Monitor fee recovery rates
• Manage the team and check work to ensure high‑quality output is delivered within agreed timeframes
• Took ownership of any problems and complaints and ensure that correct procedures are followed
• Assist with the training, coaching and development of the team and act as a mentor to actuarial staff
• Support recruiting activity and interviewing
• Help prepare new business tenders and present our services at new business pitches as required
• Identify new ways that the firm (including other practice areas) can help support our clients
• Seek ways to promote the brand and profile of the firm, e.g. external talks or seminars

Qualifications

• Scheme Actuary practicing certificate or working towards one – or equivalent
• Proven experience across a wide range of trustee consulting and management responsibilities
• Qualified actuary – Fellowship Actuarial Qualifications FIA / FAA or equivalent

Benefits

• Competitive discretionary annual bonus
• Core benefits paid for by BW including life assurance, group income protection, private medical cover and 25 days holiday per year with holiday trading
• A generous pension scheme where we contribute 8% of your salary from day one of your employment
• Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your family through any concerns or challenges you may experience
• A comprehensive range of voluntary benefits to suit you (and your family) including an electric car leasing scheme, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, health assessments, critical illness cover, extension of private medical cover or life assurance to family members, Sports Allowance – we pay up to 50% of your gym/sports membership (up to £50 per month), travel insurance, paid volunteering, and a broad range of discounts at hundreds of retailers including supermarkets, fitness centres, travel and leisure companies

Additional Information

Happy to talk flexible working.

We are a Disability Confident Employer.