We are seeking a highly motivated professional to join our team in this vital role. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing key operational tasks, ensuring adherence to company policies, and collaborating with cross-functional departments to drive project success. This position demands a minimum of five years of relevant experience, strong leadership capabilities, and proficiency in industry-specific tools and software. The ideal candidate will exhibit exceptional problem-solving skills, a customer-focused mindset, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities include developing strategic plans, monitoring performance metrics, and mentoring junior staff to foster professional growth within the organization.
Delivering Samara’s bold strategic objectives will require a sophisticated and demanding approach. Sustained excellence will hinge on assembling and sustaining a high-performing, elite team.
We seek a highly skilled pensions’ actuary to fill a senior position within our actuarial consulting team.
The ideal candidate will take a leadership position in overseeing pensions actuarial projects, cultivating strong client relationships, approving and finalizing actuarial reports, and contributing to the expansion of our pensions advisory services.
An exceptional opportunity exists for an Associate or Fellow actuary with substantial pensions expertise to assume a prominent leadership position within our expanding advisory practice. The position entails engaging with diverse pension schemes, trustees, employers, regulatory bodies, and other key stakeholders on critical matters such as valuation, funding, risk management, governance, and strategic advisory.
The ideal candidate must demonstrate a robust blend of advanced technical actuarial expertise and strategic commercial acumen, alongside exceptional client management abilities and a proven aptitude for guiding and nurturing junior team members.
As a Senior Pensions Actuary, you will be responsible for overseeing and executing key actuarial functions, including the valuation of pension schemes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and providing strategic advice to stakeholders. Your role will involve analyzing financial risks, designing pension plan structures, and preparing detailed actuarial reports. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as HR, finance, and legal departments, to align pension strategies with organizational objectives. Strong leadership and communication skills will be essential as you mentor junior actuaries and present findings to senior management. A deep understanding of pension legislation, accounting principles, and actuarial methodologies is required, along with relevant professional certifications.
The primary duties and obligations encompass overseeing project execution, ensuring adherence to established timelines, and maintaining high standards of quality throughout all deliverables. Additionally, the position requires collaborating with cross-functional teams to align objectives, resolving conflicts as they arise, and fostering a productive work environment. Responsibilities also include conducting regular performance evaluations, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance team productivity and efficiency. The role demands strong leadership skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and a commitment to continuous professional development.
Leading and directing actuarial engagements in the pensions sector, encompassing actuarial valuations, funding assessments, financial statement disclosures, benefit evaluations, member calculation services, and specialized advisory projects.
Conducting thorough reviews and authorizations of actuarial reports, verifying technical precision, the caliber of guidance provided, and adherence to relevant professional and regulatory standards.
Offering expert actuarial guidance to pension scheme trustees, sponsors, employers, and other relevant stakeholders.
Providing guidance to clients on various aspects of pension scheme operations, including funding strategies, risk mitigation, investment planning, benefit structuring, liability management, and governance frameworks.
Serving as a trusted advisor, you will oversee client relationships and provide expert guidance on pensions, actuarial principles, and retirement strategies.
Responsibilities include managing the entire project lifecycle, from initial planning and budget allocation to resource management, billing processes, and ensuring timely client deliverables.
Reviewing actuarial models, calculations, assumptions, and methodologies, as well as the associated report outputs, to ensure accuracy and compliance with established standards.
Coaching, mentoring, and fostering the professional growth of junior actuarial staff, with a focus on facilitating technical training and enhancing overall capabilities.
Facilitating the expansion of the pensions actuarial practice through strategic business development initiatives, meticulous proposal preparation, and sustained growth efforts.
Collaborating effectively with colleagues across actuarial, administration, investments, consulting, and other business teams is essential to this role.
Driving innovation in thought leadership, advancing technical research, and refining internal methodologies and tools.
Seeking a candidate with a proven track record and relevant expertise in the field. The ideal applicant will possess the necessary educational background and professional certifications to excel in this role. Five years of hands-on experience in a similar position is required, along with strong analytical, communication, and leadership abilities. Proficiency in industry-specific tools and software is essential, as is the capacity to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. Familiarity with regulatory standards and best practices is also a must. The position demands a detail-oriented professional who can deliver high-quality results while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
The preferred applicant must possess the following qualifications:
A recognized actuarial professional body must confer Associate or Fellow status.
With a minimum of eight years of hands-on experience in pensions actuarial consulting or a comparable pension advisory capacity, you will bring a wealth of specialized expertise to the role.
Proficient in pension scheme valuations, funding mechanisms, accounting practices, benefit calculations, and actuarial reporting, with a robust technical foundation.
Seeking professionals with a proven track record in reviewing actuarial reports or demonstrating strong potential to assume signing authority.
Demonstrates a robust knowledge of pension scheme governance, including trustee advisory services and the perspectives of employers and sponsors.
Skilled in cultivating and maintaining strong client relationships while effectively conveying complex technical concepts to key stakeholders.
Exceptional project management capabilities are required, demonstrating the capacity to oversee various responsibilities, meet critical deadlines, and align with client expectations effectively.
Demonstrated success in mentoring, coaching, and fostering the professional growth of actuarial students and junior team members.
Demonstrates a strong understanding of commercial principles, with a keen focus on revenue generation, disciplined billing practices, efficient collections, and sustained profitability.
Exceptional proficiency in both written and verbal communication is essential.
High standards of excellence in professionalism, personal accountability, and rigorous quality assurance are required.
Possessing a proactive approach, you demonstrate the capacity to take initiative, resolve challenges independently, and cultivate strong, reliable professional connections.
Advantageous experience includes familiarity with industry-specific software, prior involvement in similar projects, or a background in related technical fields. Candidates with hands-on expertise in relevant methodologies, whether through professional roles or academic research, may be particularly well-suited for this opportunity. Additionally, exposure to cross-functional collaboration or demonstrated problem-solving capabilities in dynamic environments can strengthen an application.
An additional advantage would include the following:
Applicants should possess prior involvement with occupational pension schemes, retirement funds, umbrella funds, or public-sector pension arrangements.
Advises both trustees and employer sponsors, leveraging extensive experience in the field.
Experience in pension reform initiatives, retirement policy development, social security frameworks, regulatory advisory roles, or public-sector pension engagements is required.
Proficiency in designing actuarial models, implementing automation solutions, performing data analytics, or leading transformations in pensions administration is essential.
Experienced in team leadership and overseeing a diverse portfolio of client projects, ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence.
Possesses a strong track record of operating effectively in diverse international markets, demonstrating adaptability and cultural awareness in varied business environments.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate
Experience Required
8 years
