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The Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) offers actuarial careers that make a difference - we provide actuarial analysis, advice and assurance to government departments and public sector organisations, supporting Government objectives and delivering for citizens. The department’s work covers valuations and policy support in relation to pension schemes, insurance and contingent liabilities, financial risk, and social security. We also provide financial modelling and quality assurance. In this role, you will work in one of GAD’s established pensions teams as a key consultant, advising our public sector clients on a range of defined benefit (DB) pension scheme matters.
Job Responsibility:
Providing high quality actuarial advice to GAD’s clients from the Public Service Pensions or Funded Pensions team
Maintaining and building on existing client relationships and developing new relationships
Collaborating with colleagues across all teams to ensure all work is appropriately scoped and delivered in an efficient and timely manner
Providing a consistently high level of service with work undertaken within professional requirements
Agile working and effective liaison with other GAD teams
Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of role-relevant actuarial and other matters
Requirements:
Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, IFoA, or equivalent actuarial professional body
Detailed knowledge of UK actuarial concepts and techniques
What we offer:
Exceptional learning and development opportunities
25 days annual leave per year, increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service
9 days public and privilege days leave per year
A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
5 days of paid volunteering leave
Up to 9 months maternity leave on full pay + generous paternity and adoption leave
Staff reward and recognition bonuses
Occupational sick pay
Family-friendly policies
Access to employee assistance programme
The opportunity to join a trade union
A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
Salary advances for travel costs
Access to the Edenred employee benefits system
Complimentary BUPA health check for permanent staff