Actuary – Defined Benefit Pension Specialist

About the role

We are partnering with a well‑established consultancy to hire an experienced Actuary for their Leeds‑based team. You will work with a diverse client portfolio, providing specialist advice on Defined Benefit pension schemes and supporting strategic projects.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for clients, delivering clear and practical actuarial advice.
• Support senior stakeholders in maintaining and developing client relationships.
• Attend client meetings, present findings and recommendations.
• Review actuarial calculations, reports and outputs for accuracy.
• Identify risks and opportunities across client pension portfolios.

Required profile

• Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (FIA) or equivalent qualification.
• Strong experience working with Defined Benefit pension schemes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple clients and competing deadlines.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

• Defined Benefit pension scheme expertise.
• Actuarial calculations.
• Actuarial modelling.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities.
• Collaborative, supportive team environment.
• Inclusive culture focused on wellbeing.