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Isio is a leading independent UK provider of actuarial consulting, pensions administration, investment advisory, employee benefits, and wealth management services. It was formed following the sale of KPMG UK's Pension Practice to a private equity firm in March 2020. Isio has nine regional hubs and employs over 800 people. The company's mission is to deliver better outcomes for scheme sponsors, trustees, and members.

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About UsWithout careful consideration today, tomorrow’s pensions don’t exist. That’s where Isio comes in, giving our clients the advice and support they need to deliver better outcomes and financial wellbeing for their members in the decades to come.Isio provides full-service pensions consultancy from actuarial expertise through to investment advice and third-party administration, as well as advising clients on providing the best possible reward and benefits packages for members. Following the acquisition of Premier in January 2022, now is an exciting time to join us as we broaden our offering. You will play a key role in driving forward Isio into the future.We’re a People First business, so we want to make sure that you are supported to reach your goals, whatever they may be. We’ll support you with studying, be flexible around family life and enable you to give back to the community through paid volunteering days. We aim to create an environment where you can succeed in a role which makes the most of your existing skills and develops new ones.We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion – bringing your whole self to work every day. We have hubs across the UK and many of our roles are flexible in location to help create a work-life balance that works for you.Pensions Actuary – ManagerWe are looking for individuals with excellent pensions consulting skills, strong technical skills, a commercial outlook and an entrepreneurial mindset.Role and Responsibilities<ul><li>Advise Trustee and corporate clients on all aspects of DB pensions, including Scheme funding, journey planning, risk management and production of pension scheme accounting disclosures.</li><li>Produce high quality deliverables that address key client issues.</li><li>Attend client meetings and lead delivery of advice.</li><li>Lead delivery of client projects end-to-end.</li><li>Building and managing relationships with Trustee boards and corporate client.</li><li>Ability to recognise and act on new opportunities on clients.</li><li>Contribute to the development of junior colleagues.</li><li>Regularly monitor all aspects of risk and compliance.</li></ul>Professional Qualifications<ul><li>Either FIA or FFA qualified.</li></ul>Experience and Competencies<ul><li>Excellent understanding of the UK pensions landscape and issues facing clients.</li><li>Able to consistently manage multiple workstreams and prioritise tasks accordingly to deliver high quality client deliverables.</li><li>Strong technical knowledge.</li><li>Excellent client relationship management skills.</li><li>Consistently able to work at a high level of intensity whilst maintaining a professional and positive approach.</li><li>Proactive and commercial approach.</li><li>A proven track record in consulting with clients in a mainstream employee benefits firm.</li><li>Ability to lead and coach less experienced staff and work closely with colleagues.</li></ul>Demonstrated Commitment to our Core Purpose<ul><li>Power in Partnership: We work in partnership with our clients &amp; each other – building open and trusted relationships. Working together allows us to deliver the best for our clients.</li><li>Future Focus: We want to push our industry forward by solving problems in better ways that benefit both our clients &amp; society.</li><li>Strength in Difference: We work with diverse perspectives to find better solutions. Working with differences makes us stronger.</li><li>People First: We recognise that pensions is a people business. People are the source of Isio’s expertise and it is people’s lives that we affect through our advice.</li></ul>

We are looking for individuals with excellent investment consulting skills, backed up with a commercial outlook and internal drive.Role and Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead consulting role on a wide range of clients in terms of size and complexity</li><li>Lead role in the provision of investment advice to our clients</li><li>Ability and experience in driving forward strategy development for large and complex clients</li><li>Experience in designing and implementing innovative investment strategies, including growth portfolio design, liability hedging portfolios and cash flowing matching portfolios</li><li>Experience leading client meetings and delivering advice to large and complex clients</li><li>Experience in leading a client teams on large projects and clients</li><li>Experience in leading and supporting new business activities including production of tender submissions and pitches.</li><li>Experience in thought leadership, including a desire to contribute the strategic direction of our advice to clients</li><li>Experience in researching strategic ideas and opportunities and a desire to deliver innovating thinking on strategy for our national practice</li><li>Ability to work with and manage interactions with multiple internal teams as we share ideas and ensure our strategic thinking is joined-up</li><li>Experience in team leadership and implementing firm level polices and values on important areas such as diversity and inclusion, wellbeing and creating a supportive culture for all employees</li></ul>Experience and Competencies Required<ul><li>Applicants are expected to be FIA/FFA or CFA qualified (or equivalent)</li><li>Have 10+ years of relevant experience</li><li>Growth mindset</li><li>Strong analytical skills, including extensive modelling / VBA skills</li><li>Extensive previous investment consulting experience</li><li>The ability to take on a high level of responsibility</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>The ability to work effectively in a team including delegation</li><li>Willingness to manage clients and build strong relationships</li><li>Appetite to drive forward innovative thinking on strategy development</li></ul>About UsWithout careful consideration today, tomorrow’s pensions don’t exist. That’s where Isio comes in, giving our clients the advice and support they need to deliver better outcomes and financial wellbeing for their members in the decades to come.Isio provides full-service pensions consultancy from actuarial expertise through to investment advice and third-party administration, as well as advising clients on providing the best possible reward and benefits packages for members. Following the acquisition of Premier in January 2022, now is an exciting time to join us as we broaden our offering. You will play a key role in driving forward Isio into the future.We’re a People First business, so we want to make sure that you are supported to reach your goals, whatever they may be. We’ll support you with studying, be flexible around family life and enable you to give back to the community through paid volunteering days.We aim to create an environment where you can succeed in a role which makes the most of your existing skills and develops new ones.We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion – bringing your whole self to work every day. We have hubs across the UK and many of our roles are flexible in location to help create a work-life balance that works for you.

About UsWithout careful consideration today, tomorrow’s pensions don’t exist.That’s where Isio comes in, giving our clients the advice and support they need to deliver better outcomes and financial wellbeing for their members in the decades to come.Isio provides full-service pensions consultancy from actuarial expertise through to investment advice and third-party administration, as well as advising clients on providing the best possible reward and benefits packages for members. Following the acquisition of Premier in January 2022, now is an exciting time to join us as we broaden our offering. You will play a key role in driving forward Isio into the future.We’re a People First business, so we want to make sure that you are supported to reach your goals, whatever they may be. We’ll support you with studying, be flexible around family life and enable you to give back to the community through paid volunteering days.We aim to create an environment where you can succeed in a role which makes the most of your existing skills and develops new ones.We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion – bringing your whole self to work every day. We have hubs across the UK and many of our roles are flexible in location to help create a work-life balance that works for you.Role and Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide support in the provision of pensions advice to corporate and trustee clients, and sometimes members.</li></ul><ul><li>Produce high quality deliverables addressing key client issues.</li></ul><ul><li>Check work produced by colleagues, ensuring it is technically excellent.</li></ul><ul><li>Attend client meetings and help deliver advice.</li></ul><ul><li>Take responsibility for and manage small projects.</li></ul><ul><li>Manage your own time and that of reports effectively to consistently meet all deadlines.</li></ul><ul><li>Regularly monitor all aspects of risk compliance.</li></ul><ul><li>Show awareness of commercial issues and identify potential opportunities for clients.</li></ul>Professional Qualifications<ul><li>You might be studying for the FIA actuarial exams, or may wish to explore this with us</li></ul>Experience and Competencies<ul><li>Organised and able prioritise your own tasks and manage small projects and teams.</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li></ul><ul><li>Numerically capable.</li></ul><ul><li>The ability to work effectively in a team.</li></ul><ul><li>Consistently able to work at a high level of intensity whilst maintaining a professional and positive approach.</li></ul><ul><li>Proactive and commercial approach.</li></ul><ul><li>Contributes to the development of others.</li></ul><ul><li>Strong IT skills, especially Microsoft Excel.</li></ul><ul><li>Some understanding of the UK pensions landscape and issues facing clients.</li></ul>Demonstrated Commitment to our Core PurposePower in Partnership: We work in partnership with our clients &amp; each other – building open and trusted relationships. Working together allows us to deliver the best for our clients.Future Focus: We want to push our industry forward by solving problems in better ways that benefit both our clients &amp; society.Strength in Difference: We work with diverse perspectives to find better solutions. Working with differences makes us stronger.People First: We recognise that pensions is a people business. People are the source of Isio’s expertise and it is people’s lives that we affect through our advice.

About Us Without careful consideration today, tomorrow’s pensions don’t exist. That’s where Isio comes in, giving our clients the advice and support they need to deliver better outcomes and financial wellbeing for their members in the decades to come.Isio provides full-service pensions consultancy from actuarial expertise through to investment advice and third-party administration, as well as advising clients on providing the best possible reward and benefits packages for members. Following the acquisition of Premier in January 2022, now is an exciting time to join us as we broaden our offering.You will play a key role in driving forward Isio into the future.We’re a People First business, so we want to make sure that you are supported to reach your goals, whatever they may be. We’ll support you with studying, be flexible around family life and enable you to give back to the community through paid volunteering days. We aim to create an environment where you can succeed in a role which makes the most of your existing skills and develops new ones.We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion – bringing your whole self to work every day. We have hubs across the UK and many of our roles are flexible in location to help create a work-life balance that works for you.Pensions Technical Actuary – Technical SpecialistWe are looking for individuals with strong analytical skills to work as technical specialists in our pensions actuarial team.Role and Responsibilities: <ul><li>Provide technical pension analysis, calculations and modelling to support Isio’s consulting teams in the provision of pensions advice to corporate and trustee clients.</li><li>Develop Isio’s modelling capabilities and support client-facing teams with a range of complex actuarial modelling projects. This includes producing high quality, bespoke models and deliverables addressing key client issues.</li><li>Check work produced by junior colleagues, ensuring it is technically excellent and that calculations are accurate.</li><li>Take responsibility for and manage multiple small projects.</li><li>Manage your own time and that of reports effectively to consistently meet all deadlines.</li><li>Regularly monitor all aspects of risk compliance, particularly in relation to compliance with the Technical Actuarial Standards.</li></ul>Professional Qualifications <ul><li>Either studying for the FIA actuarial exams and making good progress or otherwise having a strong grasp of actuarial calculations and techniques (e.g. part-qualified actuary who has decided not to continue the exams).</li></ul>Experience and Competencies <ul><li>Good understanding of the UK pensions landscape and issues facing clients.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem solving skills.</li><li>Organised and able prioritise your own tasks and manage small projects and teams.</li><li>Excellent written communication skills.</li><li>The ability to work effectively in a team.</li><li>Consistently able to work at a high level of intensity whilst maintaining a professional and positive approach.</li><li>Proactive and commercial approach.</li><li>Contributes to the development of others.</li><li>Strong IT skills, especially Microsoft Excel .</li></ul>Demonstrated Commitment to our Core PurposePower in Partnership: We work in partnership with our clients &amp; each other – building open and trusted relationships. Working together allows us to deliver the best for our clients.Future Focus: We want to push our industry forward by solving problems in better ways that benefit both our clients &amp; society.Strength in Difference: We work with diverse perspectives to find better solutions. Working with differences makes us stronger.People First: We recognise that pensions is a people business. People are the source of Isio’s expertise and it is people’s lives that we affect through our advice.

The role can be based in any one of our London, Leeds, Bristol, Reading, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh or Glasgow offices.About UsWithout careful consideration today, tomorrow’s pensions don’t exist.That’s where Isio comes in, giving our clients the advice and support they need to deliver better outcomes and financial wellbeing for their members in the decades to come.Isio provides full-service pensions consultancy from actuarial expertise through to investment advice and third-party administration, as well as advising clients on providing the best possible reward and benefits packages for members. Following the acquisition of Premier in January 2022, now is an exciting time to join us as we broaden our offering. You will play a key role in driving forward Isio into the future.We’re a People First business, so we want to make sure that you are supported to reach your goals, whatever they may be. We’ll support you with studying, be flexible around family life and enable you to give back to the community through paid volunteering days.We aim to create an environment where you can succeed in a role which makes the most of your existing skills and develops new ones.We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion – bringing your whole self to work every day. We have hubs across the UK and many of our roles are flexible in location to help create a work-life balance that works for you.Part-Qualified ActuaryWe are looking for individuals with excellent pensions consulting skills, strong technical skills, a commercial outlook and an entrepreneurial mindset.Role and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide support in the provision of pensions advice to corporate and trustee clients.</li><li>Produce high quality deliverables addressing key client issues.</li><li>Check work produced by junior colleagues, ensuring it is technically excellent.</li><li>Attend client meetings and help deliver advice.</li><li>Take responsibility for and manage small projects.</li><li>Manage your own time and that of reports effectively to consistently meet all deadlines.</li><li>Regularly monitor all aspects of risk compliance.</li><li>Show awareness of commercial issues and identify potential opportunities for clients.</li></ul>Professional Qualifications:<ul><li>Studying for the FIA actuarial exams and making good progress.</li></ul>Experience and Competencies:<ul><li>Good understanding of the UK pensions landscape and issues facing clients.</li><li>Organised and able prioritise your own tasks and manage small projects and teams.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>The ability to work effectively in a team.</li><li>Consistently able to work at a high level of intensity whilst maintaining a professional and positive approach.</li><li>Proactive and commercial approach.</li><li>Contributes to the development of others.</li><li>Strong IT skills, especially Microsoft Excel.</li></ul>Demonstrated Commitment to our Core Purpose:Power in Partnership: We work in partnership with our clients &amp; each other – building open and trusted relationships. Working together allows us to deliver the best for our clients.Future Focus: We want to push our industry forward by solving problems in better ways that benefit both our clients &amp; society.Strength in Difference: We work with diverse perspectives to find better solutions. Working with differences makes us stronger.People First: We recognise that pensions is a people business. People are the source of Isio’s expertise and it is people’s lives that we affect through our advice.

About UsWithout careful consideration today, tomorrow’s pensions don’t exist.That’s where Isio comes in, giving our clients the advice and support they need to deliver better outcomes and financial wellbeing for their members in the decades to come.Isio provides full-service pensions consultancy from actuarial expertise through to investment advice and third-party administration, as well as advising clients on providing the best possible reward and benefits packages for members. Following the acquisition of Premier in January 2022, now is an exciting time to join us as we broaden our offering. You will play a key role in driving forward Isio into the future.We’re a People First business, so we want to make sure that you are supported to reach your goals, whatever they may be. We’ll support you with studying, be flexible around family life and enable you to give back to the community through paid volunteering days.We aim to create an environment where you can succeed in a role which makes the most of your existing skills and develops new ones.We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion – bringing your whole self to work every day. We have hubs across the UK and many of our roles are flexible in location to help create a work-life balance that works for you.Our Insurance Team offers full insurance de-risking services for both Trustees and Sponsors of Defined Benefit pension schemes. This is a key strategic focus for Isio and thanks to the continuing development of our digital platform and a focus on reacting to market needs, we are expecting continue to grow the team significantly over the next 12 months.Therefore, we are looking for an assistant manager who has defined benefit experience who will work as part of a new technical resources team, working closely with client leads to deliver de-risking assignments for clients.Senior Insurance TechnicianWe are looking for individuals with strong analytical skills and knowledge of defined benefits to work as technical specialists in our insurance team. Role and Responsibilities• Provide technical pension analysis, calculations and cashflow production to support Isio’s insurance teams preparing for and undergoing insurance transactions• Support client-leads in new business generation. This includes responding to tender requests, preparing presentation materials and fee proposals• Assist in development of junior members of the team• Check work produced by junior colleagues, ensuring it is technically excellent and that calculations are accurate.• Manage your own time and that of reports effectively to consistently meet all deadlines.• Regularly monitor all aspects of risk compliance, particularly in relation to compliance with the Technical Actuarial Standards.Experience and Competencies Required• Good understanding of the UK pensions landscape and issues facing clients.• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.• Experience of actuarial valuation/calculation software• Organised and able prioritise your own tasks and manage small projects and teams.• Excellent written communication skills.• The ability to work effectively in a team.• Consistently able to work at a high level of intensity whilst maintaining a professional and positive approach.• Follow and improve standard processes to manage risk and quality when delivering across multiple projects• Proactive and commercial approach.• Contributes to the development of others.• Strong IT skills, especially Microsoft Excel.<ul></ul>Demonstrated Commitment to our Core PurposePower in Partnership: We work in partnership with our clients &amp; each other – building open and trusted relationships. Working together allows us to deliver the best for our clients.Future Focus: We want to push our industry forward by solving problems in better ways that benefit both our clients &amp; society.Strength in Difference: We work with diverse perspectives to find better solutions. Working with differences makes us stronger. People First: We recognise that pensions is a people business.  People are the source of Isio’s expertise and it is people’s lives that we affect through our advice.

<div>About Us:Without careful consideration today, tomorrow’s pensions don’t exist.That’s where Isio comes in, giving our clients the advice and support they need to deliver better outcomes and financial wellbeing for their members in the decades to come.Isio provides full-service pensions consultancy from actuarial expertise through to investment advice and third-party administration, as well as advising clients on providing the best possible reward and benefits packages for members. Following the acquisition of Premier in January 2022, now is an exciting time to join us as we broaden our offering. You will play a key role in driving forward Isio into the future.We’re a People First business, so we want to make sure that you are supported to reach your goals, whatever they may be. We’ll support you with studying, be flexible around family life and enable you to give back to the community through paid volunteering days.We aim to create an environment where you can succeed in a role which makes the most of your existing skills and develops new ones.We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion – bringing your whole self to work every day. We have hubs across the UK and many of our roles are flexible in location to help create a work-life balance that works for you.Programme: Investment Advisory Graduate ProgrammeLength of programme: 3 yearsQualifications you’ll work for: Charterholder of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification or Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries (IFoA).Entry requirements:<ul><li>Minimum 2:1 degree – We welcome and encourage applications from all degree subjects.</li><li>Right to work in the UK</li></ul>Our Core Purpose:Power in Partnership: We work in partnership with our clients &amp; each other – building open and trusted relationships. Working together allows us to deliver the best for our clients.Future Focus: We want to push our industry forward by solving problems in better ways that benefit both our clients &amp; society.Strength in Difference: We work with diverse perspectives to find better solutions. Working with differences makes us stronger.People First: We recognise that pensions is a people business. People are the source of Isio’s expertise and it is people’s lives that we affect through our advice.Our Investment Advisory team is an area of rapid growth within our Pensions Practice. Providing invaluable services to pensions, trustee, corporate and wealth management clients, we advise on a diverse range of investment-related subjects, including asset allocation, financial risk management and fund manager selection. For graduates, it’s the chance to take the first step towards becoming an expert in your field. Challenging and rewarding, working in Investment Advisory requires strong communication skills and financial acumen, paired with the ability to take responsibility right from the beginning. Graduates here have the ambition and confidence to take the initiative and develop their own investment ideas. The Investment Advisory team is focused on delivering proactive and strategic advice through the production of insightful, independent investment research.The TeamInvestment Advisory is a growing team of professionals from diverse backgrounds across banking, consultancy, financial services and insurance. Ours is an environment that graduates thrive in, and where getting our best investment ideas into client portfolios is our priority. It’s a fast-paced practice that calls for outstanding graduates, with a passion for finance, to add to the team dynamic. The continued momentum of our practice relies on our investment ideas. So here, you’ll find that your originality and creativity will be actively encouraged. Our Pensions ServicesOur services are purely advisory - we don’t manage any money for clients or trade in any securities. Working with institutional investors such as pension funds, corporations and other wealth holders (e.g. insurance companies), we offer a wide range of investment advice in areas such as: <ul><li>Asset Liability Modelling – enabling investors to better understand the risks arising from different investment strategies.</li><li>Risk Management – analysing a client’s financial risks and making recommendations on how to hedge them.</li><li>Capital Markets Views – assessing investment opportunities for our clients’ portfolios.</li><li>Fund Manager Selection – helping clients to pick high quality fund managers.</li><li>Implementation and Transition Management – helping clients to implement our advice in the most efficient way.</li><li>Fiduciary Management – advising clients on selecting, implementing and monitoring a fiduciary manager.</li></ul>What to expect?Join as an Investment Consultant and you’ll study for a professional qualification whilst being trained on the job. Your role will see you build up a wide range of knowledge on investments and capital markets, through delivering both client work, and researching asset classes. Later in your career, you’ll have the option to tailor your client and research focus, to specialise in certain asset classes or investment strategies. Projects can include: <ul><li>Working in a client team to assist in the delivery of client advice, ranging from the appropriate investment strategy, to implementation of the chosen strategy.</li><li>Setting-up up our asset liability and allocation models to better understand the client’s range of potential future outcomes.</li></ul><ul><li>Preparing and presenting investment monitoring reports to our clients.</li></ul><ul><li>Asset class research; evaluating investment cases and current market pricing for asset classes – from traditional equities to alternatives such as direct lending.</li></ul><ul><li>Researching fund managers and fiduciary managers.</li></ul><ul><li>Presenting your investment analysis and recommendations to the rest of the team and to clients.</li></ul>Training and DevelopmentAs an Investment Advisory graduate, you’ll study for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exams or for the actuarial exams to qualify as a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA). We recognise the challenges and time constraints involved in balancing work and study commitments, so we’ll support you with a study day allowance and tutorials. If studying for the CFA qualification, you’ll also need to complete the Investment Management Certificate (IMC) to become FCA authorised. Who we are looking for?Our success stems from the quality of our team. That’s why you’ll find we’ve an entrepreneurial atmosphere that offers the opportunity for every member to influence the shape and future development of the team. So, as well as financial acumen, we look for graduates who are articulate with strong communication skills.</div>

<div>About Us:Without careful consideration today, tomorrow’s pensions don’t exist.That’s where Isio comes in, giving our clients the advice and support they need to deliver better outcomes and financial wellbeing for their members in the decades to come.Isio provides full-service pensions consultancy from actuarial expertise through to investment advice and third-party administration, as well as advising clients on providing the best possible reward and benefits packages for members. Following the acquisition of Premier in January 2022, now is an exciting time to join us as we broaden our offering. You will play a key role in driving forward Isio into the future.We’re a People First business, so we want to make sure that you are supported to reach your goals, whatever they may be. We’ll support you with studying, be flexible around family life and enable you to give back to the community through paid volunteering days.We aim to create an environment where you can succeed in a role which makes the most of your existing skills and develops new ones.We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion – bringing your whole self to work every day. We have hubs across the UK and many of our roles are flexible in location to help create a work-life balance that works for you.Programme Name: Pensions Actuarial Graduate ProgrammeLength of programme: 3 yearsQualifications you’ll work for: Study towards becoming a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.Entry requirements:<ul><li>Minimum 2:1 degree from a numerate or science-based subject e.g. mathematics, engineering, chemistry, physics, economics, finance, statistics or actuarial science</li></ul><ul><li>Right to work in the UK</li></ul>Our Core PurposePower in Partnership: We work in partnership with our clients &amp; each other – building open and trusted relationships. Working together allows us to deliver the best for our clients.Future Focus: We want to push our industry forward by solving problems in better ways that benefit both our clients &amp; society.Strength in Difference: We work with diverse perspectives to find better solutions. Working with differences makes us stronger.People First: We recognise that pensions is a people business. People are the source of Isio’s expertise and it is people’s lives that we affect through our advice.A Career in PensionsThe word pensions may conjure up images of retiring and taking things easy, but a career in this demanding sector is anything but sedate. Very much a hot topic in public debate, the pensions industry is the subject of governmental scrutiny, new legislation and a high-profile field where you’ll develop a wide range of consultancy skills alongside technical actuarial knowledge and skills.A career in pensions requires a high level of both numeracy and communication skills – as well as the enthusiasm and drive needed to gain professional qualifications and succeed in a fast-moving market. Whilst it won’t be easy, this graduate programme offers the chance to build a strong foundation in a fascinating industry.Our Pensions ServicesPension schemes often pose significant financial risks for organisations and trustees, whilst remaining an important part of any reward strategy. Balancing the costs and risks of a pension scheme as well as meeting best practice governance requirements is becoming increasingly complex – yet essential for a business to succeed. The needs of the industry and our clients are ever evolving and at Isio, we constantly look at ways to innovate and develop new solutions to overcome these challenges.As a market leader in the pensions industry, we offer a wide range of services for graduates to experience, including: <ul><li>Calculating the value of pension and other retirement benefits, using statistical techniques, financial indicators and life expectancy assumptions.</li></ul><ul><li>Financial modelling and risk analysis to help clients understand their future pension obligations and principal risks.</li></ul><ul><li>Advising clients on their pensions strategy and how to manage these risks, both on a day-to-day basis and when considering a long term objective.</li></ul><ul><li>Designing and implementing employee communication programmes.</li></ul><ul><li>Helping clients understand and manage accounting, tax and legislative changes that affect their pension schemes.</li></ul>As a graduate, the work you can expect to get involved in will include: <ul><li>Calculation work either on an individual member or company basis.</li></ul><ul><li>Building financial models involving statistical methods.</li></ul><ul><li>Drafting communication materials.</li></ul><ul><li>Helping with identifying and researching business opportunities.</li></ul><ul><li>Sharing knowledge with colleagues throughout the department.</li></ul>Our work is not just limited to pensions – indeed growing “Beyond Pensions” is one of our key strategic priorities. In recent years we have also branched out into wider services, including broader employee benefits, financial coaching and wealth management. We also have a growing Digital Solutions team, helping us innovate and using technology to drive change in our industry.Training and Development As a graduate in our Pensions Actuarial Team, you’ll enjoy a range of training and development opportunities to study towards becoming a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. So, as well as study support and guidance to help you on your way to becoming a qualified Actuary, you’ll benefit from: <ul><li>On-the-job training on a regular basis.</li></ul><ul><li>A graduate induction event.</li></ul><ul><li>Specific technical and softer skills training on a national basis.</li></ul><ul><li>Regular technical training and opportunities to develop wider market knowledge throughout your career within pensions.</li></ul><ul><li>A buddy from your first day to help you settle in.</li></ul><ul><li>A Study Mentor who helps advise and guide students through the study and exam process.</li></ul><ul><li>A Performance Manager to support you with your progress, performance and any work or HR-related issues.</li></ul>Aside from academics what else are we looking for?You’ll need the passion and energy to help us exceed our clients’ expectations and deliver against tight deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a natural curiosity and interest in the business world, and a global, forward-thinking mindset are also key.What next?Our Graduate Programme is just the start. It will give you a strong foundation, great client experience, professional training and core consulting skills. Given our exciting growth plans, there are opportunities to progress a really varied career in Pensions Actuarial as you build specialist skills and knowledge in your field of interest (obviously this is subject to what our clients’ needs are too). Throughout your career you’ll be offered ongoing support and opportunities to develop your expertise, both on challenging client projects and through training.</div>

<div>About Us:Without careful consideration today, tomorrow’s pensions don’t exist.That’s where Isio comes in, giving our clients the advice and support they need to deliver better outcomes and financial wellbeing for their members in the decades to come.Isio provides full-service pensions consultancy from actuarial expertise through to investment advice and third-party administration, as well as advising clients on providing the best possible reward and benefits packages for members. Following the acquisition of Premier in January 2022, now is an exciting time to join us as we broaden our offering. You will play a key role in driving forward Isio into the future.We’re a People First business, so we want to make sure that you are supported to reach your goals, whatever they may be. We’ll support you with studying, be flexible around family life and enable you to give back to the community through paid volunteering days.We aim to create an environment where you can succeed in a role which makes the most of your existing skills and develops new ones.We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion – bringing your whole self to work every day. We have hubs across the UK and many of our roles are flexible in location to help create a work-life balance that works for you.2023 Investment Advisory Summer Internship:Are you in your penultimate year? On target for a 2:1? If so, then Isio may have an opportunity that will help steer your career journey in the right direction. Our Summer internship is a 6-8 week programme that is designed to give you work experience within our Investments world. You will have the opportunity to discover what it’s like to be part of a professional team, as well as delve into some very exciting live projects. This opportunity could also lead to a potential place on our graduate programme the following year.Length of Programme:6-8 weeks (duration will be confirmed during the application process)Location: Our schemes are available in all of our offices which include: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Reading, Bristol, Leeds, Glasgow &amp; EdinburghRequirements:<ul><li>On track for a 2:1 degree from any discipline</li><li>Penultimate year of study</li><li>Right to work in the UK</li></ul>Investments Advisory Summer Internship Programme:Investment Advisory is a growing team professionals from diverse backgrounds across banking, consultancy, financial services and insurance. As an intern, you will be working closely with a range of different people to assist with their duties. Day-to-day activities can include:<ul><li>Working in a client team to assist in the delivery of client advice, ranging from the appropriate investment strategy, to implementation of the chosen strategy.</li><li>Helping to set-up our asset liability and allocation models to better understand the client’s range of potential future outcomes.</li><li>Assist in preparing investment monitoring reports which will be presented to our clients.</li><li>Asset class research; evaluating investment cases and current market pricing for asset classes – from traditional equities to alternatives such as direct lending.</li><li>Researching fund managers and fiduciary managers.</li></ul>Who we are looking for?Our success stems from the quality of our team. That’s why you’ll find we’ve an entrepreneurial atmosphere that offers the opportunity for every member to influence the shape and future development of the team. So, as well as financial acumen, we look for people who are articulate with strong communication skills.Our Core Purpose:Power in Partnership: We work in partnership with our clients &amp; each other – building open and trusted relationships. Working together allows us to deliver the best for our clients.Future Focus: We want to push our industry forward by solving problems in better ways that benefit both our clients &amp; society.Strength in Difference: We work with diverse perspectives to find better solutions. Working with differences makes us stronger.People First: We recognise that pensions is a people business. People are the source of Isio’s expertise and it is people’s lives that we affect through our advice.</div>

<div>About Us:Without careful consideration today, tomorrow’s pensions don’t exist.That’s where Isio comes in, giving our clients the advice and support they need to deliver better outcomes and financial wellbeing for their members in the decades to come.Isio provides full-service pensions consultancy from actuarial expertise through to investment advice and third-party administration, as well as advising clients on providing the best possible reward and benefits packages for members. Following the acquisition of Premier in January 2022, now is an exciting time to join us as we broaden our offering. You will play a key role in driving forward Isio into the future.We’re a People First business, so we want to make sure that you are supported to reach your goals, whatever they may be. We’ll support you with studying, be flexible around family life and enable you to give back to the community through paid volunteering days.We aim to create an environment where you can succeed in a role which makes the most of your existing skills and develops new ones.We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion – bringing your whole self to work every day. We have hubs across the UK and many of our roles are flexible in location to help create a work-life balance that works for you.Pensions Actuarial Summer Internship:Are you in your penultimate year? Studying a science or maths based subject? On target for a 2:1? If so, then Isio may have an opportunity that will help steer your career journey in the right direction. Our Summer internship is a 6-8 week programme that is designed to give you work experience within the Actuarial world. You will have the opportunity to discover what it’s like to be part of a professional team, as well as delve into some very exciting live projects. This opportunity could also lead to a potential place on our graduate programme the following year.Length of Programme:6-8 weeks (duration will be confirmed during the application process)Location: Our schemes are available in all of our offices which include: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Reading, Bristol, Leeds, Glasgow &amp; EdinburghRequirements:<ul><li>On track for a 2:1 from a numerate or science-based subject e.g. mathematics, engineering, chemistry, physics, economics, finance, statistics or actuarial science</li><li>Right to work in the UK</li></ul>The Programme:Pension schemes often pose significant financial risks for organisations and trustees, whilst remaining an important part of any reward strategy. As leaders in the pensions industry, you will be working with some of the best in the industry to:<ul><li>Calculate the value of pension and other retirement benefits, using statistical techniques, financial indicators and life expectancy assumptions.</li></ul><ul><li>Analyse financial modelling and risk to help clients understand their future pension obligations and principal risks.</li></ul><ul><li>Advise clients on their pensions strategy and how to manage these risks, both on a day-to-day basis and when considering a long-term objective.</li></ul><ul><li>Help design and implement employee communication programmes.</li></ul><ul><li>Help clients understand and manage accounting, tax and legislative changes that affect their pension schemes.</li></ul>Who we are looking for?Our success stems from the quality of our team. That’s why you’ll find we’ve an entrepreneurial atmosphere that offers the opportunity for every member to influence the shape and future development of the team. So, as well as financial acumen, we look for people who are articulate with strong communication skills.Our Core Purpose:Power in Partnership: We work in partnership with our clients &amp; each other – building open and trusted relationships. Working together allows us to deliver the best for our clients.Future Focus: We want to push our industry forward by solving problems in better ways that benefit both our clients &amp; society.Strength in Difference: We work with diverse perspectives to find better solutions. Working with differences makes us stronger.People First: We recognise that pensions is a people business. People are the source of Isio’s expertise and it is people’s lives that we affect through our advice.</div>

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