We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team in a dynamic and collaborative environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while working alongside industry experts. The position requires a strong foundation in [specific field or skill], along with proven experience in [relevant responsibility or task]. Key responsibilities include [specific duty], [another duty], and [additional duty], all of which demand meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to excellence. Ideal candidates will possess [essential requirement], [another requirement], and the ability to [specific skill or attribute]. Additionally, familiarity with [tool, software, or methodology] is highly desirable. This is a full-time position with opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive and innovative organization.
Accomplishing Samara’s ambitious strategic priorities will require considerable effort and complexity. The organization’s ongoing success hinges on the ability to assemble and sustain a high-caliber team of exceptional professionals.
We seek a seasoned pension actuary to enhance our actuarial consulting team in a senior capacity.
The ideal candidate will assume a pivotal position in overseeing pensions actuarial projects, cultivating and maintaining strong client relationships, and meticulously examining and endorsing actuarial reports. Additionally, they will contribute to the sustained expansion of our pensions advisory services.
This role offers a high-visibility leadership position within a rapidly expanding advisory practice, tailored for an Associate or Fellow actuary with extensive pensions expertise. It encompasses collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including pension schemes, trustees, employers, regulators, and other key parties, while addressing critical areas such as valuation, funding, risk management, governance, and strategic advisory services.
The ideal candidate should demonstrate proficiency in technical actuarial principles alongside sound commercial awareness, exceptional client relationship management, and a commitment to fostering the growth of junior team members through mentorship and development.
As a Senior Pensions Actuary, you will be entrusted with a range of critical responsibilities, including overseeing pension scheme valuations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and providing strategic advice to clients on pension-related matters. You will lead actuarial analyses to assess financial risks and liabilities, develop and refine pension funding strategies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize plant performance. Your role will also involve mentoring junior actuaries, preparing detailed reports for stakeholders, and contributing to the continuous improvement of pension governance frameworks. Additionally, you will stay abreast of evolving pension legislation and industry best practices to deliver innovative solutions tailored to client needs.
We are seeking a highly motivated professional to oversee key operational duties, ensuring seamless execution of critical business functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating multiple projects, maintaining high standards of efficiency, and driving continuous improvement within the team. Additionally, the role requires analyzing performance metrics, identifying areas for enhancement, and implementing strategic solutions to optimize productivity. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, adherence to company policies, and fostering a culture of accountability will be essential to achieving organizational objectives. A strong background in [relevant field] and experience in [specific tasks] are mandatory, along with exceptional problem-solving and communication skills.
Directs and oversees pensions actuarial projects, such as actuarial valuations, funding assessments, financial reporting disclosures, benefit analyses, member calculation processes, and related advisory services.
Responsibilities include examining and endorsing actuarial reports to confirm their technical precision, the quality of guidance provided, and adherence to relevant professional and regulatory mandates.
Delivering expert actuarial guidance to trustees, sponsors, employers, and other relevant stakeholders associated with pension schemes.
We assist clients with various aspects of pension scheme funding, including risk management, investment strategy, benefit design, liability management, and governance matters.
Serving as a primary point of contact for clients, you will provide expert guidance on pensions, actuarial strategies, and retirement planning, fostering long-term trust and strategic partnerships.
Responsibilities include managing the full project lifecycle, from initial planning and budgeting through resource allocation, billing, and collections, to ensure client deliverables are completed punctually and efficiently.
Conducting thorough examinations of actuarial models, computations, underlying assumptions, applied methodologies, and the resulting report outputs.
Coaching, mentoring, and guiding junior actuarial staff to enhance their professional growth, alongside facilitating technical training and skill development initiatives.
Supporting the expansion of the pensions actuarial practice, this role involves assisting with business development initiatives and preparing proposals to drive growth and opportunity.
Collaborating effectively with colleagues from actuarial, administration, investments, consulting, and other business teams.
Driving innovation in thought leadership, advancing technical research, and enhancing internal methodologies and tools through strategic development and implementation.
Seeking a candidate with a proven track record in the field, demonstrating substantial expertise through relevant work experience. The ideal applicant will possess the necessary educational background and professional certifications pertinent to the role. Familiarity with industry-specific tools, methodologies, and best practices is essential, along with the ability to apply this knowledge effectively in a dynamic work environment. Strong problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous learning are highly valued. Prior experience in similar positions and a demonstrated capacity to meet deadlines are required.
The preferred applicant will possess the following qualifications.
A recognized actuarial professional body must confer either Associate or Fellow status.
With a minimum of eight years of hands-on experience in pensions actuarial consulting or a closely aligned pensions advisory capacity, candidates should demonstrate a robust background in the field.
Demonstrates extensive expertise in pension scheme valuations, funding methodologies, accounting principles, benefit calculations, and actuarial reporting practices.
Applicants should possess prior experience in reviewing actuarial reports or demonstrate a strong willingness and capability to assume signing responsibilities for such reports.
Proven expertise in pension scheme governance, providing strategic advisory services to trustees, and addressing the needs of employers and scheme sponsors.
Proven expertise in cultivating strong client relationships and translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for senior-level stakeholders.
Demonstrates exceptional project management capabilities, with proficiency in coordinating numerous tasks, adhering to strict deadlines, and consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations.
Demonstrated expertise in mentoring, guiding, and cultivating the professional growth of actuarial students and junior team members.
Commercial acumen, encompassing a thorough understanding of revenue generation, meticulous billing practices, efficient collections, and sustained profitability, is essential.
Exceptional proficiency in both written and spoken communication is essential.
Maintaining stringent professionalism, ensuring unwavering accountability, and upholding rigorous quality control standards.
Possesses a proactive approach, demonstrating accountability and problem-solving skills while fostering strong, trusted relationships.
Advantageous experience includes a proven track record in relevant fields, familiarity with industry-specific tools and methodologies, prior exposure to similar projects or environments, and a demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving challenges. Candidates with hands-on experience in related roles, a history of successful problem-solving, and a commitment to continuous learning will be strongly considered.
An additional consideration would be a favorable aspect of your profile.
Proficiency with occupational pension schemes, retirement funds, umbrella funds, or public-sector pension arrangements is required.
Advising both trustees and employer sponsors with expertise forms a key aspect of the role.
Proven experience in pension reform initiatives, retirement policy development, social security administration, regulatory advisory services, or engagements within the public-sector pension domain is required.
Possesses expertise in constructing actuarial models, implementing automation solutions, conducting data analytics, or leading pensions administration transformation initiatives.
Demonstrated leadership in team management or oversight of a client portfolio is required.
Proven track record of operating effectively in diverse, global markets, demonstrating adaptability and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate
Experience Required
8 years
