Actuary Senior Consultant - GMP

at  XPS Pensions Group

PERMANENT

XPS Group is a leading UK consulting and administration business specialising in the pensions and insurance sectors. At XPS, our vision is to create a vibrant place to work where difference is recognised as a strength and where talented people can flourish and achieve their highest potential.
Our Pensions Advisory business continues to grow and we are now looking for a number of experienced Senior Actuary Consutlant with GMP experiences to join one of our vibrant offices in Reading, London, Manchester, Birmingham, Belfast, Edinburgh, Guildford or Leeds with hybrid working on a full time or part time basis. This is an exciting role and would most likely suit someone with previous experience as a qualified actuary.
A FTSE 250 company, XPS combines expertise and insight with advanced technology and analytics to address the needs of over 1,400 pension schemes and their sponsoring employers on an ongoing and project basis. We undertake pensions administration for over one million members and provide advisory services to schemes and corporate sponsors in respect of schemes of all sizes, including 88 with assets over £1bn. We also provide wider ranging support to insurance companies in the life and bulk annuities sector.
Our people drive our success and as an XPS employee you can bring your whole self to work - Everyone is treated equally and with respect. We will provide you with the support and training you need to grow and be at your very best. It’s about inclusion and diversity, ensuring all our people feel included, that they belong to XPS and that they’re happy. Above all, it’s about ensuring everyone has a voice and feels valued. Because they are.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL NEED TO DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

• Right to Work confirmation
• DBS Disclosure check
• Employment or educational references covering five years
• Satisfactory credit check

We are looking for a number of qualified actuaries to join our GMP Equalisation team. We have a unique approach to solving the problems around GMP and are looking for technically minded people to join our large GMP team.
Though previous experience in GMP calculations is an advantage, a desire and ability to grasp complex actuarial concepts and find solutions to them is a requirement.

As a GMP Equalisation Specialist with XPS you will:

• Working initially as part of the GMP team to assist clients solve their challenge of GMP. This includes but is not limited to:
• Reviewing and signing off on complex actuarial models and calculations
• Reviewing written advice to clients on this topic
• Can include, if desired, delivering that advice to clients in meetings
• Regular liaison and communication with the GMP team, client team and other departments in XPS.
• As the GMP projects wind down, we will be able to provide a wider technical career being involved in a variety of technical focused avenues.
• Opportunity to get involved in specialist research and development teams in areas that interests you. These teams provide resources and ideas for the wider team.