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Pension Actuarial Trainee
Background
Pensions Actuarial provides actuarial consultancy services to the pension schemes of UK companies. Barnett Waddingham is committed to providing the best possible service to all of its clients and to achieve this service we need talented, motivated and enthusiastic people.
All of our UK offices provide pensions actuarial services and you will join a group of high calibre well-motivated and, above all, friendly individuals who will support you in your actuarial career.
The role
You will experience a wide range of work in all aspects of our business from an early stage. Working closely with Partners and Associates you will take on responsibility for client projects at an early stage as well as becoming involved in day to day actuarial work which, for example, might include:
- calculating member benefits and transfer values for individuals
- validating data for actuarial calculations
- performing actuarial valuations
- general consultancy including liaison with clients
- performing work relating to other legislative requirements, such as reviewing scheme accounts
Study
Actuarial Trainees are expected to work towards qualification and you will be given every support. To achieve this a generous study package is provided which includes study days, funding for external courses, and a study mentor from within the company to support you. You will also be amply rewarded for passing exams as you progress. A strong desire to develop personally is essential as the path to qualification requires a high degree of self motivation.
Personal skills
Excellent communication skills are essential together with a positive and enthusiastic approach. You must be organised and pay meticulous attention to detail. Candidates should be good team players as all our Actuarial Trainees work closely with each other, as well as other teams.