A vacancy has arisen in the rectification team within the actuarial practice in London. This is a rapidly growing team and represents an exciting opportunity to be involved in GMP equalisation and other rectification projects.

GMP equalisation is currently a subject on the agenda for all Trustees’ meetings. This role represents an opportunity to be at the forefront of this area.

The primary purpose of the role is to assist in the provision of advice in relation to GMP equalisation and other rectification exercises and to deliver the results to clients.

The role involves the following:

• Working on client projects relating to GMP equalisation / conversion, NRA equalisation and other rectification projects with personal targets set, aligned to client delivery;

• External contact with third parties and clients; and

• Support of team members through coaching and mentoring.

Job title:

Actuary

Job Description:

What you’ll be doing:

• Supervising and checking work of junior team members;
• Signing off work that has been checked by other team members;
• Working directly with actuaries and consultants;
• Acting as the primary point of client contact on some projects;
• Attending client meetings;
• Supporting colleagues through checking and feedback to enhance quality of work and development of others’ capabilities;
• Taking responsibility for own learning and development, keeping up to date with pensions’ regulatory developments and procedures;
• Supporting the management of the team’s workflow to achieve client delivery; and
• Providing a two way communication channel for the team to maximise motivation and team success.

What we’re looking for:

• A numerical based degree with a minimum of a 2:1 level achieved (or equivalent)
• A qualified or near qualified actuary;
• Demonstrable experience in a pensions consulting/technical environment;
• Strong pensions knowledge,
• Experienced user of Microsoft Excel;
• Good communication skills;
• Meticulous attention to detail; and
• Able to work as part of a team

About Us:

We’re creating meaningful connections between organisations and their employees. We’re one of the largest employee benefits consultancies in the UK, supporting over 1,600 clients and more than 4 million company employees and pension scheme members. Our work involves redesigning, modernising and revolutionising the way companies offer pensions and benefits. Join us and discover better ways to engage with and value today’s employees. 

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive basic salary
• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
• Role is Homebased

You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You’ll be joining a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

All interviews, assessments and background checks will continue to take place online, to completely remove the need for face-to-face contact. All Capita colleagues who can work from home should do so; and where it is not possible for colleagues to work remotely, we have taken important steps to protect those working from Capita’s offices. Social distancing, enhanced hygiene and safety measures are already in place at all Capita locations that are open to protect our colleagues and manage the risk of COVID-19. The welfare of our people is of paramount importance to us, and we’re doing everything we can to keep our colleagues and customers safe during this time.

We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We’re supporting our clients as they adapt to a new world in the wake of COVID-19. We’re now recruiting for roles which will help our clients to deliver vital services and to resume business wherever possible.