Job Description:
Core-Asset have an exciting new role for an Associate Actuarial Consultant to join the Wind Up team of a leading pensions and investment firm. It is essential to have experience of Defined Benefit pension schemes either in actuarial, administration or pension scheme management roles.
You will focus on delivering advice to clients; building relationships with client contacts and managing projects.
This role can be based in Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, or Birmingham.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Experience of DB pension schemes either in actuarial, administration or pension scheme management roles.
First class interpersonal and client relationship management skills.
First class organisational and communication abilities.
Proven ability to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting demands.
Able to co-ordinate activity within individual client teams.
Driven and motivated to develop a career in a client focused consultancy.
Able to demonstrate a proactive approach in developing technical, consultancy and management skills.
Ability to find ways of solving or pre-empting problems
Core Responsibilities:
Leading (or supporting) on a number of wind up projects including being the direct contact for the trustees/working party and liaising with other relevant stakeholders.
Providing oversight when both planning for and carrying out scheme wind up projects and putting together the relevant project plans.
Leading (or supporting) on strategic and technical aspects related to wind ups, e.g. comparing scheme factors to insurer factors, carrying out winding up lump sum exercises, inputting into funding reserves and providing surplus balance sheets.
There may also be opportunities to support other areas of the business (for example in risk transfer, actuarial consulting, scheme governance, proposition development and new business).
Responsible for the delivery against project plans, escalating project risks and contingencies when needed.
Delivering training to clients.
Developing and maintaining a good working relationship with your clients.
Preparing client invoices within internal deadlines and subject to internal procedures.
Ensuring comprehensive audit trails are maintained.
Developing knowledge and keeping up-to-date with developments in pensions law and practice which are relevant to the requirements of the job.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15633
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
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Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Information Advice and Guidance Advisor Salary: £14.17 Per Hour. Full Time (36 hours per week)Based in Barnsley – Hybrid WorkingBarnsley Council are looking for two IAG advisors/employment coaches who can provide support to local unemployed, economically inactive and in work residents and help them progress towards a positive destination (employment, education, training or volunteering). The role will be to support the UKSPF funded Employment and Skills Project- South Yorkshire, hence their will be a requirement to complete registration paper work with each resident and produce a SMART action plan which helps them to address their barriers to progression. Ongoing support with residents will be required, with the CRM database being updated with regular meeting information and evidence of their achievements.The role will require advisors to work out within the local area, as well as in Wellington House (central Barnsley location), so advisors will need to be able to travel across the area. Some administrative tasks may be completed at home but it is envisaged that applicants will work flexibly to meet the needs of the resident as well as the business. Knowledge and experience of services available to support residents in the Barnsley area is required, so there is an expectation that applicants will be familiar with the local area, and the main barriers that affect the community.Requirements: Applicants must have a minimum Level 3 IAG qualification, or a minimum 2 years experience of working in a employment focused role. The role involves the use of a web based CRM system so all applicants must be able to use IT. You will be provided with a laptop and mobile phone to enable you to complete the work.Key Accountabilities:To support the operational delivery of high quality, impartial IAG in communities across the Borough through the delivery of appropriate community based information advice and guidance activities and interventions. Provide support across our 3 key phases in preparing adults and young people for work, getting them into work and helping them get on in work.Experience You Will Bring:
Identify and assess the holistic needs, and any barriers of adults and young people and record the results using contract compliant and quality assured mechanisms to provide a baseline from which progress and achievement can be measured.Be flexible and adaptable to adults and young peoples needs, meeting with them in their community, in their homes and places they feel comfortable in.Prepare clear and concise person-centred SMART Action Plans, reviewing on a regular basis, ensuring both qualitative and quantitative data can be extracted, in one to one sessions and in group sessions both on site and in outreach locations as appropriatePlan and deliver relevant, high-quality activities and interventions to individuals and groups to support progressionFacilitate effective and efficient job search activities relevant to the skills and abilities of the individual and their proximity to the labour market,Support, motivate, facilitate and direct individuals experiencing barriers to employment to engage in relevant activities and interventions which support their progression to education, employment and training.Track the progress of adults and young people, provide in-work support or undertake other required activities to ensure successful education, employment or training outcomesMaintain up to date information on a complex range of issues both in the local community and across the Borough covering numerous agendas, signposting and making appropriate referrals to other departments and organisations as required.Demonstrate up to date knowledge of the local labour market to inform planning of or referral to relevant interventions or activities which ensure adult / young persons progress towards, into and sustained employment
We offer:
24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits ProgrammeOur own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.To discuss this vacancy or other vacancies in your area please contact Amber Debens on 07860953716 or via email AmberD@4recruitmentservices.com....Read more...
Job Description:
We are currently on an exciting new role for a Senior Insurance Consultant to join a leading financial services firm. The successful candidate will have experience in a similar role and will be working on a project basis across several areas (e.g. Solvency II model validation etc.)
You will get involved in a diverse range of projects, including Solvency UK reforms, investment risk management, illiquid assets and Matching Adjustment optimisation.,
Dependent on experience, but candidates are likely to be qualified UK actuaries with proven, relevant post-qualification experience, or hold another professional investment or quantitative risk qualification.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Significant experience in investment and ALM work, Solvency II/Solvency UK work for insurers, either ‘in-house’ at an insurer or asset manager or, in consulting
Experience of planning projects and track record of delivering quality work on schedule
Excellent consulting skills and proven record of achievement and delivery
Flexible in approach and comfortable with working in a changing environment
Proven ability to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting demands
Strong personal values, including a commitment to professional and ethical behaviour
Collegiate worker with high emotional intelligence, able to quickly establish good working relationships with new colleagues
Ability to develop a strong network of contacts in the life insurance industry
Ability to both generate proposition ideas and successfully bring solutions to the current client base
Ability to mentor and coach others
Willing and able to travel where necessary
Core Responsibilities:
Providing high quality support and advice to our insurance and reinsurance clients both in the UK and globally
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, building a strong network of contacts in the life insurance industry
Identifying and developing further consultancy opportunities with new and existing clients
Delivering to clients as a subject matter expert in the key areas of your experience
Collaborating across the business, particularly with the investment and risk transfer specialists in the firm, to deliver on cross-practice projects
Helping to promote insurance offerings to a wider audience, which includes conference speaking and writing articles
Developing and shaping new investment propositions to take to clients and prospects.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15569
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we’re advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you’re agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Job Description:
A leading Pensions and Investment firm is actively looking to speak to Actuarial Consultants who want to join their team on a permanent basis. As a corporate Actuarial Consultant you will provide an efficient, high-quality service to clients in the field of actuarial and wider benefit consulting in relation to clients’ employee benefits schemes. The primary focus is on Sponsoring Employers of UK defined benefit pension schemes.
This role can be based in London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, or Glasgow. This role can be done from any of the office locations, however there would be an expectation for you to travel to clients mainly in England from time to time.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Associate or Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (or equivalent recognised actuarial qualification) or currently studying towards this with relevant pensions experience. Scheme Actuary certificate not required.
Experience of working with Sponsoring Employers with their UK defined benefit pension schemes
Have a good understanding of the legislative and regulatory framework for UK pension schemes
Be able to undertake the actuarial calculations required
Have some broader experience in areas such as valuation support, endgame planning, corporate accounting, corporate transactions, risk transfer and member options exercises.
Have an understanding of related employee benefits issues in order to advise clients on strategy and liaise effectively with other disciplines within the Firm.
Core Responsibilities:
Ensuring that work prepared by the team meets a high-quality standard of service for clients. Work collaboratively as part of the team in the preparation of advice including reviewing/checking calculations undertaken by more junior team members, and peer review of client work for other colleagues.
Signing out work in your own name where applicable
Inputting and reviewing strategic advice for corporate clients. Areas of work include (but not limited to) scheme funding support, corporate transactions, endgame planning, company accounting work, corporate governance or benefit design.
Building strong relationships with your client at all levels as appropriate.
Consulting with client contacts to agree budgets and deadlines for work, ensuring necessary service agreements are in place.
Encouraging effective communication within client teams to support the delivery of work and understanding of client commercials.
Understanding client needs to provide solutions and develop client accounts.
Undertaking project work or acting as champion for new service initiatives.
Prospecting for new opportunities and pitching for new business within corporate proposition
Developing market-facing material and content
Participating in the management, mentoring and training of more junior staff.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15644
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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