Senior Actuarial Consultant – Salary between £45,000 - £55,000

We are looking for new talent to develop and implement de-risking solutions for defined benefit pension schemes, collaborating across the wider Aviva network to deliver compelling, commercial results for the client and Aviva. We expect the applicants to be highly motivated individuals with the drive to challenge and influence what we do and ensure we meet our goals.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our BPA Deal Team in York or London. You will be working with a multi-disciplined team of professionals, on a portfolio of high-value transactions and have a real opportunity to make a difference for our clients who are seeking to de-risk their defined benefit pension schemes.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Actuarial students / nearly qualified making excellent progress through their exams or equivalent actuarial/technical experience

• Strong knowledge of UK defined benefit pensions and legislation

• Specific experience of bulk annuity modelling an advantage; more general knowledge of actuarial cash flow modelling and experience of sense checking essential

• Proven ability to apply technical actuarial and commercial judgement

• Strong communication skills: ability to present technical information clearly and build relationships with internal stakeholders/external customers

What you’ll get for this role:

• Starting salary up to £45,000 in York, London starting salary up to £55,000 depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications

• Generous pension (starting level Aviva contributes 8% when you contribute 2%)

• Eligibility for annual performance bonus

• Family friendly parental and carer’s leave

• 29 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days

• Up to 40% discount for Aviva products

• Brilliant flexible benefits including electric cars

• Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme

• 21 volunteering hours per year

Aviva is for everyone:

We are inclusive – we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

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We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you.

Most of our people are smart working – spending around 60% of their time in our offices and 40% at home.