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KPMG is one of the largest professional services firms globally, providing audit, tax, and advisory services. Founded in 1987, it operates in over 150 countries, with a vast network of member firms. KPMG is known for its expertise in areas such as financial reporting, risk management, and business consulting, serving clients across various industries.

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Job DescriptionOur Actuarial team helps organisations within the insurance industry to manage financial risk. Graduates on this programme use detailed analysis of past events to create accurate models of the future and advise on their financial implications. It's work that makes a meaningful and positive difference for our clients.Qualifying as an Actuary requires drive and motivation. You'll be asked to produce detailed analyses and communicate the commercial implications of complex topics. It's a highly technical role, best suited to graduates who are ambitious and enjoy working with numbers, studying an honours degree or postgraduate degree in a numerical or analytical subject, for example, Actuarial Science, Maths, Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Engineering, or Physics.During the programme, you will have the opportunity for varied learning and training opportunities and will study to gain the Actuarial qualification in three to five years. You'll need to be driven and highly motivated to qualify as an Actuary and have a passion for producing detailed analyses.Within Actuarial, there are two different areas which you could join, both working with some of the biggest companies in the UK and global insurance market:<ul><li>Life Actuarial Services provides advice to the Life Insurance industry, who in turn provide investment-related products (such as workplace pensions) or protection products (such as term assurance policies or critical illness cover).</li><li>General Insurance covers the spectrum of business and personal risks, with types of insurance ranging from standard car and house to more unusual insurances covering satellites, oil rigs, or hurricane damage. Changing regulations, new products, and developing markets mean that nothing stands still in this challenging and demanding business area.</li></ul>Our firm's hybrid working model balances the flexibility of working from home with the importance of collaborating and learning in offices or at client sites. We trust our people to be where our clients need them to be, with our client-facing colleagues working together in person as often as needed.Capability: ConsultingProgramme Length: 3 yearsQualifications: IFoA Level 7 ApprenticeshipEntry Requirements: At KPMG, everyone brings a unique perspective, and we want to ensure that you have the best opportunity to demonstrate your potential. We want to discover your individual strengths and attributes to help us know whether you'll enjoy working here and how you'll thrive.Generally, you'll be expected to demonstrate the following grades (*or equivalents), to show that you're able to successfully study for professional qualifications. If you are a few grades or points short, we would still encourage you to apply, as your application will be reviewed together with your performance in our assessments.<ul><li>GCSE Maths Grade 5 or B*</li><li>GCSE English Language Grade 5 or B*</li><li>120 UCAS points* from your 'top' 3 A Level grades, excluding General Studies. Must include Maths at minimum grade A.</li><li>2:1 undergraduate degree in a numerical or analytical degree (for example, Actuarial Science, Maths, Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Engineering, or Physics).</li></ul>Key Skills: Throughout the recruitment process, we will be looking to learn more about your strengths. To be successful on this programme, you will be required to demonstrate the strengths that we look for in our graduates at KPMG.Training and Development: The training and development of our people is critical to the future success of our business. We want to empower you to grow in your own way, to feed your curiosity and embrace a growth mindset in an environment where learning is continuous.Therefore, we have created a rich curriculum and learning community to help you build your skills and fulfil your potential. This ranges from an immersive 5-day induction experience to help you transition to the world of work, formal training courses, leadership knowledge bites, learning journals, online courses, and networking events - all aligned to our 'learn for a lifetime' strategy designed to help you gain an advantage for life.In addition, in Actuarial, we offer the IFoA qualification through a Level 7 apprenticeship route. Your qualification is expected to take 3 years (please note that any prior learning you have undertaken will determine the length of the qualification).You will study towards a Level 7 apprenticeship with the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) and ActEd (your tuition provider), with the aim of achieving Associate Level upon completion. We recognise this is a challenging qualification, and therefore you will have flexibility over your exam pathway.You will be given a study mentor who will work with you to agree how many exams to attempt and which order to attempt the exams. You will also be supported through the Level 7 apprenticeship, with access to a skills coach with ActEd and support from your Performance Manager at KPMG.Once you have completed your Associate Level qualification, you will be supported to progress to Fellowship and become a fully qualified actuary.This programme is delivered via a range of live and recorded courses, together with extensive online material libraries. Students will have access to a dedicated coach throughout their study programme to provide tailored support towards the exams.Study leave is afforded based on our learning provider's recommendations, enabling you to balance studying and learning materials at a pace suited to your style, and then getting individuals ready for final revision and exam technique practice in the run-up to sittings.There is flexibility to the study programme over your training contract based on any exemptions received, but all enabling you to have structured support to qualify swiftly.Additional Information:Please refer to our Applying to KPMG page to discover more about our application process.For anything else, please refer to our FAQ section.

Summary of Role PurposeKPMG's Pensions is an exciting initiative to re-establish the pensions team, and specifically to focus on DC corporate advisory and grow revenue at pace. We are looking for a talented and experienced Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for working closely with the team in this service line, which will involve providing:<ul><li>Advice relating to DC scheme strategy and structure, across DC trust based occupational pension schemes, including the National Employment Savings Trust, and Workplace Personal Pension schemes, which could be Group Personal Pension (GPP), a Stakeholder Pension (SHP), or a Group Self-Invested Personal Pension (Group SIPP)</li><li>DC member engagement and education</li><li>DC investment</li><li>DC governance, including setting up DC governance committees</li><li>Wider benefit and reward strategy</li><li>Financial coaching and well being</li><li>Statutory auto-enrolment compliance and implementation</li><li>Advice on good governance and compliance</li><li>Thought leadership on future of DC structures and links to wider reward</li></ul>Description of the Role<ul><li>Day to day contact with clients on key pensions engagements</li><li>Contributing to developing streamlined and efficient procedures, whilst maintaining an absolute focus on quality.</li><li>Developing financial management, delivering work to budgets and timely billing and supporting debt collection</li><li>Delivering technical DC work in line with the actuarial standards (where applicable) and, in line with KPMG quality procedures.</li><li>Intrinsic member of engagement team, conducting calculations, analysing data and proposing conclusions, and seeking coaching and mentoring support.</li><li>Seeking support and, ensuring that you are having rich development conversations that supports your growth and career progression.</li></ul>Role DimensionsTechnical core competencies required for the role<ul><li>Technical knowledge: Understands relevant technical DC concepts, accounting and financial reporting standards, pension regulations and literature. Exhibits and stays current on appropriate industry and specialised knowledge, and leverages KPMG methodologies.</li><li>Technology skills: Uses firm-approved tools and innovative technology solutions to increase quality, productivity and data insights.</li><li>Professional scepticism: Applies professional scepticism, objectivity and independence to pensions advisory and accounting work</li><li>Documentation: Completes documentation and audit trails demonstrating an unwavering focus on quality and in line with the actuarial standards (where applicable)</li></ul>People & Culture<ul><li>Embrace and embed our culture ambition of high challenge, high support which is grounded in Our Values.</li><li>Operate with a curious and sceptical mindset ensuring that this is embedded in your everyday work.</li><li>Actively lead and embed a coaching culture to get the best out of others in an environment where everyone in the team feels empowered to speak up or challenge where appropriate.</li><li>Be accountable, professional and act in the public interest, working for the benefit of shareholders of audited entities and wider society.</li><li>Be inclusive and embrace the opportunity to work with other teams across the firm in an integrated way. Have a sense of community, purpose and fun.</li></ul>The PersonExperience and Knowledge Requirements<ul><li>Relevant experience working in pensions advisory at Junior Consultant level, at either an employee benefit consultancy or other Big 4 firm. (E)</li><li>Technical knowledge of defined contribution schemes, auto-enrolment legislation and compliance, DC provider landscape, and understanding of the wider UK pensions landscape, and the issues facing our stakeholders. (E)</li><li>Knowledge of DC pros and cons of differing structures e.g. GPP, SHP, Group SIPPs. (E)</li><li>Experience of delivering provider selection and provider transition. (D)</li><li>Experience of advising Trustees/corporates on DC scheme design, investment fund ranges, suitable default funds, charging structures (D)</li><li>Prove track record of developing and delivering DC member communications (D)</li><li>IT literate with sound knowledge and experience of MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint and Word). (E)</li></ul>Behavioural Attributes and Skills<ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate complex matters in a clear and compelling manner.</li><li>Highly effective stakeholder management and relationship building skills; credible and confident with stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Strong organisational and time management skills; able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with conflicting priorities and deadlines.</li><li>Self-driven and resilient; able to thrive in a high-pressure environment.</li><li>Effective problem solver; makes pragmatic and logical decisions, drawing on own and others' technical expertise to provide high quality solutions.</li><li>Strong analytical and numerical skills; able to analyse and interpret complex technical statistical information, with a focus on quality, attention to details and accuracy in calculations.</li><li>Effective team working skills; works collaboratively with others towards shared goals.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Undergraduate degree with a mathematical / financial nature (E)</li><li>Part qualified actuary having passed some FIA exams (or equivalent). (D)</li></ul>E - Essential, D - Desirable

Role SummaryKPMG's Pensions is an exciting initiative to re-establish the pensions team, and specifically to focus on public service pensions advisory and grow revenue at pace. We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for working closely with the Director to build this service line, which will involve providing:<ul><li>Strategic journey planning, risk management aiming for self-sufficiency or buy out and endgame options including use of surplus</li><li>Advising around strategy for employers In the LGPS on cessation, DDAs and DSAs</li><li>Advice around public sector outsourcing, insourcing and pensions implications of such contracts</li><li>Advice around pensions implication of TUPE transfers such as Best Value and Fair Deal</li><li>Pension due diligence on mergers and acquisitions</li><li>Provision of member education and communication</li><li>Advice on benefit change, benefit design and implementation</li><li>Advice on good governance and compliance</li></ul>You will be a key contact with client teams, with responsibility for managing the day-to-day relationships. You will also work closely with our tax and legal specialists across all of KPMG's UK offices to consider areas of adjacencies and growth. As a Senior Manager, you will be responsible for managing teams and supervising the work of junior staff, providing coaching and development to assist them in the effective delivery of engagements. You will also have performance management responsibilities for a small number of employees.Role Description<ul><li>Market facing with a strong external profile</li><li>Innovative in helping to spot market opportunities, build propositions, develop collateral and take propositions out to market</li><li>Supporting the Director in achieving revenue growth targets</li><li>Helping to develop the junior actuarial colleagues, including delivering technical training, improving technical knowledge, and developing consulting skills.</li><li>Lead contact with clients on key pensions engagements, with overall responsibility for stakeholder relationships, including legal advisers and government departments.</li><li>Contributing to developing streamlined and efficient procedures, whilst maintaining an absolute focus on quality.</li><li>Strong financial management, setting and agreeing budgets for work delivering to budgets and timely billing and debt collection</li><li>Ability to identify out of scope work and bill, accordingly</li><li>Signing off technical actuarial work in line with the actuarial standards and, in line with KPMG quality procedures.</li><li>Directing and overseeing the work of engagement teams and team members, including reviewing their actuarial work (e.g., checking calculations and reviewing conclusions), and providing coaching and mentoring support.</li><li>Performance managing team members, ensuring that you are having rich development conversations that supports their growth and career progression.</li></ul>Technical core competencies required for the role<ul><li>Technical knowledge: Understands relevant technical actuarial, accounting and financial reporting standards, pension regulations, public service pension scheme, LGPS funding methodologies and literature. Exhibits and stays current on appropriate industry and specialised knowledge, and leverages KPMG methodologies.</li><li>Technology skills: Uses firm-approved tools and innovative technology solutions to increase quality, productivity and data insights.</li><li>Professional scepticism: Applies professional scepticism, objectivity and independence to pensions actuarial and accounting work</li><li>Documentation: Completes documentation and audit trails demonstrating an unwavering focus on quality and in line with the actuarial standards.</li></ul>People & Culture:<ul><li>Embrace and embed our culture ambition of high challenge, high support which is grounded in Our Values.</li><li>Operate with a curious and sceptical mindset ensuring that this is embedded in your every day work.</li><li>Actively lead and embed a coaching culture to get the best out of others in an environment where everyone in the team feels empowered to speak up or challenge where appropriate.</li><li>Be accountable, professional and act in the public interest, and wider society.</li></ul>Be inclusive and embrace the opportunity to work with other teams in tac and legal and across the firm in an integrated way. Have a sense of community, purpose and funExperience and Knowledge Requirements<ul><li>Relevant experience working in public service pensions advisory at Senior Manager level, at either an employee benefit consultancy or other Big 4 firm. (E)</li><li>Deep technical knowledge of defined benefit pension scheme valuations, roll forward methodologies, LGPS funding methodologies, and actuarial techniques. (E)</li><li>Understanding of the wider UK pensions landscape, public service pensions schemes, Pension Remedy and the issues facing our stakeholders. (E)</li><li>Knowledge of pensions funding and accounting regime, including for multi-employer schemes such as Social Housing Pension Scheme (E)</li><li>Experience of leading and performance managing teams, coaching and mentoring junior staff. (E)</li><li>Proven track record of managing and delivering high quality, complex projects, including team oversight and stakeholder management. (E)</li><li>Proven track record of managing and delivering benefit change, member options and end game journey planning. (E)</li><li>Proven track record of advising Trustees/corporates on scheme funding and knowledge of the regime governed by the Pensions Regulator, including the DB scheme funding code and Single code of Practice. (E)</li><li>IT literate with sound knowledge and experience of MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint and Word). (E)</li></ul>Behavioural Attributes and Skills<ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate complex matters in a clear and compelling manner.</li><li>Highly effective stakeholder management and relationship building skills; credible and confident with stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Strong organisational and time management skills; able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with conflicting priorities and deadlines.</li><li>Self-driven and resilient; able to thrive in a high-pressure environment.</li><li>Effective problem solver; makes pragmatic and logical decisions, drawing on own and others' technical expertise to provide high quality solutions.</li><li>Strong analytical and numerical skills; able to analyse and interpret complex technical statistical information, with a focus on quality, attention to details and accuracy in calculations.</li><li>Effective team working skills; works collaboratively with others towards shared goals.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>A qualified senior actuary, FIA or equivalent. (E)</li></ul>E - Essential, D - Desirable

KPMG's Pensions is an exciting initiative to re-establish the pensions team, with a focus on public service pensions advisory and revenue growth. We are seeking a talented and experienced Consultant to join our pensions actuarial team. Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Strategic journey planning, risk management, and endgame options</li><li>Strategic funding advice and compliance with DB funding code</li><li>Pension due diligence on mergers and acquisitions</li><li>Member education, benefit change advice, and good governance</li><li>Pensions accounting advice</li></ul>Description of the Role:<ul><li>Understanding defined benefit pension schemes and actuarial liability calculations</li><li>Analyzing client data using actuarial techniques</li><li>Producing technical actuarial work in line with standards</li><li>Supporting day-to-day running of cases and end-to-end tasks</li><li>Developing specialist technical knowledge</li></ul>Technical core competencies required for the role:<ul><li>Technical knowledge: Understands relevant actuarial, accounting, and financial reporting standards</li><li>Technology skills: Uses innovative technology solutions to increase productivity</li><li>Professional scepticism: Applies objectivity and independence to actuarial work</li><li>Documentation: Completes documentation demonstrating a focus on quality</li></ul>People & Culture:<ul><li>Embrace and embed a culture of high challenge and support</li><li>Operate with a curious and sceptical mindset</li><li>Lead and embed a coaching culture</li><li>Be accountable, professional, and act in the public interest</li><li>Be inclusive and work with other teams across the firm</li></ul>Experience and Knowledge Requirements:<ul><li>Experience in pensions actuarial at an employee benefit consultancy or Big 4 firm</li><li>Basic knowledge of pension scheme valuations and actuarial techniques</li><li>Understanding of the UK pensions landscape</li><li>IT literate with experience in MS Office tools</li></ul>Behavioural Attributes and Skills:<ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Effective stakeholder management and relationship building skills</li><li>Strong organizational and time management skills</li><li>Self-driven and resilient</li><li>Effective problem solver</li><li>Strong analytical and numerical skills</li><li>Effective team working skills</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Undergraduate degree with a mathematical/financial nature</li><li>Part qualified actuary having passed some FIA exams (or equivalent)</li></ul>E - Essential, D - Desirable

KPMG's Pensions is an exciting initiative to re-establish the pensions team, and specifically to focus on public service pensions advisory and grow revenue at pace. We are now looking for talented and experienced Assistant Manager to join our pensions actuarial team. You will be responsible for delivering high quality actuarial pensions advice in relation to defined benefit pension schemes in the private sector. You will work closely with the senior members of the team in this service line, which will involve providing:<ul><li>Strategic journey planning, risk management aiming for self-sufficiency or buy out and endgame options including use of surplus</li><li>Strategic funding advice to sponsors and advice on compliance with DB funding code</li><li>Pension due diligence on mergers and acquisitions</li><li>Provision of member education and communication</li><li>Advice on benefit change, benefit design and implementation</li><li>Advice on good governance and compliance</li><li>Pensions accounting advice</li></ul>You will have responsibility for maintaining the day-to-day relationships with clients and ensuring delivery to agreed timescales. You will have responsibility for supervising junior team members, providing coaching and developmental support to assist them in the delivery of engagements.Description of the role<ul><li>Acting as key contact with clients and delivering engagements within agreed timelines</li><li>Collating relevant pensions data and information from clients and raising queries and reviewing responses.</li><li>Running checks to assess reasonableness of actuarial assumptions and accounting results, using KPMG developed tools.</li><li>Drafting and initial reviewing of reporting, with sign-off at senior level.</li><li>Maintaining regular, open and honest communication whilst working in the team</li><li>Directing and overseeing the work of junior team members, including reviewing their work, and providing coaching and mentoring support.</li><li>Helping to develop the junior actuarial colleagues, including delivering technical training, improving technical knowledge, and developing consulting skills.</li><li>Strong financial management, timely billing and debt collection</li><li>Ability to identify out of scope work and bill, accordingly</li><li>Checking technical actuarial work in line with the actuarial standards and, in line with KPMG quality procedures.</li></ul>Technical core competencies required for the role<ul><li>Technical knowledge: Understands relevant technical actuarial, accounting and financial reporting standards, pension regulations, and literature. Exhibits and stays current on appropriate industry and specialised knowledge, and leverages KPMG methodologies.</li><li>Technology skills: Uses firm-approved tools and innovative technology solutions to increase quality, productivity and data insights.</li><li>Professional scepticism: Applies professional scepticism, objectivity and independence to pensions actuarial and accounting work</li><li>Documentation: Completes documentation and audit trails demonstrating an unwavering focus on quality and in line with the actuarial standards.</li></ul>People & Culture<ul><li>Embrace and embed our culture ambition of high challenge, high support which is grounded in Our Values.</li><li>Operate with a curious and sceptical mindset ensuring that this is embedded in your everyday work.</li><li>Actively lead and embed a coaching culture to get the best out of others in an environment where everyone in the team feels empowered to speak up or challenge where appropriate.</li><li>Be accountable, professional and act in the public interest, working for the benefit of shareholders of audited entities and wider society.</li><li>Be inclusive and embrace the opportunity to work with other teams across the firm in an integrated way. Have a sense of community, purpose and fun.</li></ul>Experience and Knowledge Requirements<ul><li>Experience of working in pensions actuarial at either an employee benefit consultancy or other Big 4 firm. (E)</li><li>Basic knowledge of defined benefit pension scheme valuations, roll forward methodologies and actuarial techniques. (E)</li><li>Good technical understanding of pensions liability calculations. (E)</li><li>Understanding of the wider UK pensions landscape (E)</li><li>Knowledge of pensions funding and accounting regime (E)</li><li>Experience of leading and performance managing teams, coaching and mentoring junior staff. (E)</li><li>Experience of working on high quality, complex projects, including team oversight and stakeholder management. (E)</li><li>Experience of delivering benefit change, member options and end game journey planning. (E)</li><li>Experience of advising Trustees/corporates on scheme funding and knowledge of the regime governed by the Pensions Regulator, including the DB scheme funding code and Single code of Practice. (E)</li><li>IT literate with sound knowledge and experience of MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint and Word). (E)</li></ul>Behavioural Attributes and Skills<ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate complex matters in a clear and compelling manner.</li><li>Highly effective stakeholder management and relationship building skills; credible and confident with stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Strong organisational and time management skills; able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with conflicting priorities and deadlines.</li><li>Self-driven and resilient; able to thrive in a high-pressure environment.</li><li>Effective problem solver; makes pragmatic and logical decisions, drawing on own and others' technical expertise to provide high quality solutions.</li><li>Strong analytical and numerical skills; able to analyse and interpret complex technical statistical information, with a focus on quality, attention to details and accuracy in calculations.</li><li>Effective team working skills; works collaboratively with others towards shared goals.</li><li>IT literate with sound knowledge and experience of MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint and Word).</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Part qualified actuary having passed at least 5 of the FIA exams (or equivalent). (D)</li></ul>E - Essential, D - Desirable

Summary of Role PurposeKPMG's Pensions is an exciting initiative to re-establish the pensions team, and specifically to focus on public service and grow revenue at pace. We are looking for a talented and experienced Manager to join our team. You will work closely with senior colleagues to build this service line, which will involve providing:<ul><li>Strategic journey planning, risk management aiming for self-sufficiency or buy out and endgame options including use of surplus</li><li>Strategic funding advice to sponsors and advice on compliance with DB funding code</li><li>Advice on contingent funding options and work on special purpose vehicles</li><li>Pension due diligence on mergers and acquisitions</li><li>Provision of member education and communication</li><li>Advice on benefit change, benefit design and implementation</li><li>Advice on good governance and compliance</li></ul>You will be a key contact with client teams, with responsibility for managing the day-to-day relationships. As a Manager, you will be responsible for managing teams and supervising the work of junior staff, providing coaching and development to assist them in the effective delivery of engagements. You may also have performance management responsibilities for a small number of employeesDescription of the Role<ul><li>Day to day contact with clients on key pensions engagements, with responsibility for stakeholder relationships.</li><li>Helping to develop the junior actuarial colleagues, including delivering technical training, improving technical knowledge, and developing consulting skills.</li><li>Contributing to developing streamlined and efficient procedures, whilst maintaining an absolute focus on quality.</li><li>Strong financial management, setting and delivering wort to budgets and timely billing and debt collection</li><li>Ability to identify out of scope work and bill, accordingly</li><li>Signing off technical actuarial work in line with the actuarial standards and, in line with KPMG quality procedures.</li><li>Drafting and or checking reports for final sign off</li><li>Directing and overseeing the work of engagement teams and team members, including reviewing their actuarial work (e.g., checking calculations and reviewing conclusions), and providing coaching and mentoring support.</li><li>Performance managing team members, ensuring that you are having rich development conversations that supports their growth and career progression</li></ul>Technical core competencies required for the role<ul><li>Technical knowledge: Understands relevant technical actuarial, accounting and financial reporting standards, pension regulations and literature. Exhibits and stays current on appropriate industry and specialised knowledge, and leverages KPMG methodologies.</li><li>Technology skills: Uses firm-approved tools and innovative technology solutions to increase quality, productivity and data insights.</li><li>Professional scepticism: Applies professional scepticism, objectivity and independence to pensions actuarial and accounting work</li><li>Documentation: Completes documentation and audit trails demonstrating an unwavering focus on quality and in line with the actuarial standards.</li></ul>People & Culture<ul><li>Embrace and embed our culture ambition of high challenge, high support which is grounded in Our Values.</li><li>Operate with a curious and sceptical mindset ensuring that this is embedded in your everyday work.</li><li>Actively lead and embed a coaching culture to get the best out of others in an environment where everyone in the team feels empowered to speak up or challenge where appropriate.</li><li>Be accountable, professional and act in the public interest, working for the benefit of shareholders of audited entities and wider society.</li><li>Be inclusive and embrace the opportunity to work with other teams across the firm in an integrated way. Have a sense of community, purpose and fun.</li></ul>Experience and Knowledge Requirements<ul><li>Relevant experience working in pensions advisory at Manager level, at either an employee benefit consultancy or other Big 4 firm. (E)</li><li>Technical knowledge of defined benefit pension scheme valuations, roll forward methodologies and actuarial techniques. (E)</li><li>Understanding of the wider UK pensions landscape, and the issues facing our stakeholders. (E)</li><li>Knowledge of pensions funding and accounting regime (E)</li><li>Experience of leading and performance managing teams, coaching and mentoring junior staff. (E)</li><li>Experience of delivering high quality, complex projects, including team oversight and stakeholder management. (E)</li><li>Experience of managing and delivering benefit change, member options and end game journey planning. (E)</li><li>Experience of advising Trustees/corporates on scheme funding and knowledge of the regime governed by the Pensions Regulator, including the DB scheme funding code and Single code of Practice. (E)</li><li>IT literate with sound knowledge and experience of MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint and Word). (E)</li></ul>Behavioural Attributes and Skills<ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate complex matters in a clear and compelling manner.</li><li>Highly effective stakeholder management and relationship building skills; credible and confident with stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Strong organisational and time management skills; able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with conflicting priorities and deadlines.</li><li>Self-driven and resilient; able to thrive in a high-pressure environment.</li><li>Effective problem solver; makes pragmatic and logical decisions, drawing on own and others' technical expertise to provide high quality solutions.</li><li>Strong analytical and numerical skills; able to analyse and interpret complex technical statistical information, with a focus on quality, attention to details and accuracy in calculations.</li><li>Effective team working skills; works collaboratively with others towards shared goals.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>A qualified actuary, AIA, FIA or equivalent. (E)</li></ul>E - Essential, D - Desirable

KPMG's Pensions is an exciting initiative to re-establish the pensions team, and specifically to focus on public service pensions advisory and grow revenue at pace. We are now looking for talented and experienced Consultant to join our pensions actuarial team. You will be responsible for delivering high quality actuarial pensions advice in relation to defined benefit pension schemes in the private sector. You will work closely with the senior members of the team in this service line, which will involve providing:<ul><li>Strategic journey planning, risk management aiming for self-sufficiency or buy out and endgame options including use of surplus</li><li>Strategic funding advice to sponsors and advice on compliance with DB funding code</li><li>Pension due diligence on mergers and acquisitions</li><li>Provision of member education and communication</li><li>Advice on benefit change, benefit design and implementation</li><li>Advice on good governance and compliance</li><li>Pensions accounting advice</li></ul>Description of the Role<ul><li>Gain understanding of defined benefit pension schemes and actuarial liability calculations</li><li>Gain understanding of accounting for pensions</li><li>Responsible for analysing clients data and information using actuarial techniques and central models</li><li>Producing technical actuarial work in line with the actuarial standards and, in line with KPMG quality procedures.</li><li>Running checks to assess reasonableness of actuarial assumptions and accounting results, using KPMG developed tools.</li><li>Use outputs to generate initial draft reports/emails</li><li>Support team in day-to-day running of cases, including general administration and tracking of procedures versus timeline</li><li>Supporting with end to end tasks fo client projects and esnure dleievry within agreed timeframes</li><li>Developing specialist technical knowledge</li><li>Maintaining regular, open and honest communication whilst working together with the team</li><li>Developing strong financial management, timely billing and debt collection</li></ul>Technical core competencies required for the role<ul><li>Technical knowledge: Understands relevant technical actuarial, accounting and financial reporting standards, pension regulations, and literature. Exhibits and stays current on appropriate industry and specialised knowledge, and leverages KPMG methodologies.</li><li>Technology skills: Uses firm-approved tools and innovative technology solutions to increase quality, productivity and data insights.</li><li>Professional scepticism: Applies professional scepticism, objectivity and independence to pensions actuarial and accounting work</li><li>Documentation: Completes documentation and audit trails demonstrating an unwavering focus on quality and in line with the actuarial standards.</li></ul>People & Culture<ul><li>Embrace and embed our culture ambition of high challenge, high support which is grounded in Our Values.</li><li>Operate with a curious and sceptical mindset ensuring that this is embedded in your everyday work.</li><li>Actively lead and embed a coaching cultureto get the best out of others in an environment where everyone in the team feels empowered to speak up or challenge where appropriate.</li><li>Be accountable, professional and act in the public interest, working for the benefit of shareholders of audited entities and wider society.</li><li>Be inclusive and embrace the opportunity to work with other teams across the firm in an integrated way. Have a sense of community, purpose and fun.</li></ul>Experience and Knowledge Requirements<ul><li>Experience of working in pensions actuarial at either an employee benefit consultancy or other Big 4 firm. (D)</li><li>Basic knowledge of defined benefit pension scheme valuations, roll forward methodologies, and actuarial techniques. (D)</li><li>Understanding of the wider UK pensions landscape (D)</li><li>IT literate with sound knowledge and experience of MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint and Word). (E)</li></ul>Behavioural Attributes and Skills<ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate complex matters in a clear and compelling manner.</li><li>Highly effective stakeholder management and relationship building skills; credible and confident with stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Strong organisational and time management skills; able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with conflicting priorities and deadlines.</li><li>Self-driven and resilient; able to thrive in a high-pressure environment.</li><li>Effective problem solver; makes pragmatic and logical decisions, drawing on own and others' technical expertise to provide high quality solutions.</li><li>Strong analytical and numerical skills; able to analyse and interpret complex technical statistical information, with a focus on quality, attention to details and accuracy in calculations.</li><li>Effective team working skills; works collaboratively with others towards shared goals.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Undergraduate degree with a mathematical / financial nature (E)</li><li>Part qualified actuary having passed some FIA exams (or equivalent). (D)</li></ul>E - Essential, D - Desirable

Our Actuarial team helps organizations within the insurance industry manage financial risk. Graduates on this program use detailed analysis of past events to create accurate models of the future and advise on their financial implications. It's work that makes a meaningful and positive difference for our clients.Qualifying as an Actuary requires drive and motivation. You'll be asked to produce detailed analyses and communicate the commercial implications of complex topics. It's a highly technical role, best suited to graduates who are ambitious and enjoy working with numbers, studying an honors degree or postgraduate degree in a numerical or analytical subject, for example Actuarial Science, Maths, Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Engineering, or Physics.During the program, you will have the opportunity for varied learning and training opportunities and will study to gain the Actuarial qualification in three to five years. You'll need to be driven and highly motivated to qualify as an Actuary and have a passion for producing detailed analyses and able to communicate the commercial implications of complex topics.Within Actuarial, there are two different areas which you could join, both working with some of the biggest companies in the UK and global insurance market:<ul><li>Life Actuarial Services provides advice to the Life Insurance industry, who in turn provide investment-related products (such as workplace pensions) or protection products (such as term assurance policies or critical illness cover).</li><li>General Insurance covers the spectrum of business and personal risks, with types of insurance ranging from standard car and house to more unusual insurances covering satellites, oil rigs, or hurricane damage. Changing regulations, new products, and developing markets mean that nothing stands still in this challenging and demanding business area.</li></ul>Our firm's hybrid working model balances the flexibility of working from home with the importance of collaborating and learning in offices or at client sites. We trust our people to be where our clients need them to be, with our client-facing colleagues working together in person as often as needed. You'll be empowered by the technology that supports us to work flexibly and our collaborative office spaces, building friendships and shared experiences, innovating and learning together.Capability: ConsultingProgramme Length: 3 yearsQualifications: IFoA Level 7 ApprenticeshipEntry Requirements: At KPMG, everyone brings a unique perspective, and we want to ensure that you have the best opportunity to demonstrate your potential. We want to discover your individual strengths and attributes to help us know whether you'll enjoy working here and how you'll thrive. That's why we operate an open access policy and an application process that will assess both your qualifications and your qualities. Generally, you'll be expected to demonstrate the following grades (*or equivalents), to show that you're able to successfully study for professional qualifications.If you are a few grades or points short, we would still encourage you to apply, as your application will be reviewed together with your performance in our assessments. You'll also have the opportunity to provide additional information for us to assess your application and potential in the context of your socio-economic background and/or any extenuating circumstances, which may have a positive uplift on your academic achievements through contextual recruitment.<ul><li>GCSE Maths Grade 5 or B*</li><li>GCSE English Language Grade 5 or B*</li><li>120 UCAS points* from your 'top' 3 A Level grades, excluding General Studies. Must include Maths at minimum grade A.</li><li>2:1 undergraduate degree in a numerical or analytical degree (for example Actuarial Science, Maths, Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Engineering, or Physics).</li></ul>Key Skills: Throughout the recruitment process, we will be looking to learn more about your strengths. To be successful on this program, you will be required to demonstrate the strengths that we look for in our graduates at KPMG. Learn more about what we look for and how to apply <a href="#">here</a>.Training and Development: The training and development of our people are critical to the future success of our business. We want to empower you to grow in your own way, to feed your curiosity and embrace a growth mindset in an environment where learning is continuous. Therefore, we have created a rich curriculum and learning community to help you build your skills and fulfill your potential. This ranges from an immersive 5-day induction experience to help you transition to the world of work, formal training courses, leadership knowledge bites, learning journals, online courses, and networking events - all aligned to our 'learn for a lifetime' strategy designed to help you gain an advantage for life.In addition, in Actuarial, we offer the IFoA qualification through a Level 7 apprenticeship route. Your qualification is expected to take 3 years (please note that any prior learning you have undertaken will determine the length of the qualification). You will study towards a Level 7 apprenticeship with the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) and ActEd (your tuition provider), with the aim of achieving Associate Level upon completion. We recognize this is a challenging qualification, and therefore you will have flexibility over your exam pathway. You will be given a study mentor who will work with you to agree on how many exams to attempt and which order to attempt the exams. You will also be supported through the Level 7 apprenticeship, with access to a skills coach with ActEd and support from your Performance Manager at KPMG. Once you have completed your Associate Level qualification, you will be supported to progress to Fellowship and become a fully qualified actuary.This program is delivered via a range of live and recorded courses, together with extensive online material libraries. Students will have access to a dedicated coach throughout their study program to provide tailored support towards the exams. Study leave is afforded based on our learning provider's recommendations, enabling you to balance studying and learning materials at a pace suited to your style, and then getting individuals ready for final revision and exam technique practice in the run-up to sittings. There is flexibility to the study program over your training contract based on any exemptions received, but all enabling you to have structured support to qualify swiftly.

KPMG's Actuarial and Insurance Risk practice provides a broad range of Actuarial services, including transactions support, capital management, modelling, Solvency II, IFRS, finance transformation, financial reporting, restructuring, reserving and audit support. We work together with other KPMG technical and sector specialists to help insurance clients prepare for the future.We also assist insurance company clients with their risk management organization, dealing with regulatory investigations, managing risks, and implementing effective solutions. Our professionals cover several sub-segments, with frequent collaboration with other Risk Consulting services including Market, Credit and Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) and Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance Services (IARCS).Role and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assisting in the delivery of a wide range of client engagements, working as part of a project team on client sites.</li><li>Providing technical input to a number of projects.</li><li>Supporting senior management efforts to cultivate and maintain target client relationships, including assisting with proposals and the development of sales materials.</li><li>Drafting reports and presentations.</li><li>Working with other KPMG teams and providing technical input.</li><li>The successful candidate may be required to manage small teams.</li><li>As well as project delivery responsibilities, the role involves supporting other aspects of the team's work including sales and marketing, research and development of new services, and knowledge management.</li><li>Maintain a strong record of progress in the actuarial examinations.</li></ul>Qualifications and Skills:<ul><li>Part-qualified Actuary making strong exam progress (on track to qualify) with practical actuarial experience.</li></ul>Experience and Background:<ul><li>Previous experience of working in the life assurance industry or life consultancy is essential.</li><li>Strong Excel skills and VBA skills is a requirement.</li><li>Detailed knowledge of UK regulatory regime for life insurers.</li><li>Knowledge of Economic Capital and experience of modelling capital projects.</li><li>Detailed knowledge of UK reporting methodologies, e.g. UK GAAP, IFRS, FSA Returns.</li><li>Knowledge of overseas reporting methodologies (e.g. USGAAP) an advantage.</li><li>Knowledge of Market Consistent Embedded Value techniques is a requirement.</li><li>Modelling skills (e.g. Prophet, MoSes, VBA) is essential.</li><li>Strong communication skills, both written and oral, and an ability to explain actuarial concepts to non-actuaries.</li><li>A broad knowledge of life assurance products and knowledge of with-profits products is essential.</li><li>Must be flexible and enjoy working on a wide range of projects.</li></ul>

KPMG's Pensions Centre of Excellence (PCoE) is an exciting initiative which was established to standardise the audits of defined benefit pension plan balances, driving consistency and ensuring delivery of high-quality audits. We are now looking for talented and experienced Assistant Managers to join our Actuarial Specialists team.You will be responsible for delivering high quality specialist actuarial pensions support to KPMG Audit in relation to defined benefit pension schemes sponsored by KPMG audited entities. This covers the full process, from planning through execution, review and to conclusion, across a broad portfolio of entities. You will be a key contact with the audit assist team within the PCoE as well as the central KPMG audit team, with responsibility for maintaining the day-to-day relationship with them and ensuring delivery to agreed timescales.You'll also work with actuarial specialists across all of KPMG's UK offices, our offshore team who assist with delivery of work, external experts, and audit entity pension teams. You will have responsibility for supervising junior team members (based in the UK and offshore locations), providing coaching and developmental support to assist them in the delivery of engagements.Description of the Role<ul><li>Acting as key contact with the central audit team, with responsibility for collating relevant pensions information from audited entities and their advisers, raising queries and reviewing responses.</li><li>Running checks to assess reasonableness of actuarial assumptions and accounting results, using KPMG developed tools.</li><li>Drafting and initial reviewing of reporting, with sign-off at senior level.</li><li>Assisting in running audited entity engagement teams to deliver audit cases (from initial scoping with central audit team to final delivery of audit reporting) and contributing to the overall success of the team.</li><li>Developing specialist technical knowledge and contributing to research and knowledge sharing in one or a number of key areas (e.g., technical accounting support, audit tools and procedures, yield curves, longevity, valuation of longevity swaps, valuation of annuity policies, public sector, US GAAP, valuation of asset backed funding interests).</li><li>Developing a detailed understanding of KPMG's audit procedures and ensuring procedures are followed accurately.</li><li>Maintaining regular, open and honest communication whilst working together with the lead audit team and the audit entity.</li><li>Directing and overseeing the work of junior team members, including reviewing their audit work, and providing coaching and mentoring support.</li></ul>Role DimensionsTechnical core competencies required for the role<ul><li>Technical knowledge: Understands relevant technical accounting and financial reporting standards, regulations and accounting literature. Exhibits and stays current on appropriate industry and specialised knowledge, and leverages KPMG methodologies.</li><li>Technology skills: Uses firm-approved audit tools and innovative technology solutions to increase audit quality, productivity and data insights.</li><li>Professional scepticism and issue identification: Applies professional scepticism, objectivity and independence to identify and support resolution of potential audit issues.</li><li>Documentation: Completes audit documentation demonstrating an unwavering focus on audit quality.</li></ul>People & Culture<ul><li>Embrace and embed our culture ambition of high challenge, high support which is grounded in Our Values.</li><li>Operate with a curious and sceptical mindset ensuring that this is embedded in your everyday work.</li><li>Actively lead and embed a coaching cultureto get the best out of others in an environment where everyone in the team feels empowered to speak up or challenge where appropriate.</li><li>Be accountable, professional and act in the public interest, working for the benefit of shareholders of audited entities and wider society.</li><li>Be inclusive and embrace the opportunity to work with other teams within Audit and across the firm in an integrated way. Have a sense of community, purpose and fun.</li></ul>The PersonExperience and Knowledge Requirements<ul><li>Experience of working in pensions accounting and / or audit at either an employee benefit consultancy or other Big 4 firm. (E)</li><li>Basic knowledge of defined benefit pension scheme valuations, roll forward methodologies and actuarial techniques. (E)</li><li>Good technical understanding of pensions liability calculations. (E)</li><li>Understanding of the wider UK pensions landscape, the FRC audit environment and the issues facing our stakeholders. (D)</li><li>Experience of one or more of the following specialist knowledge areas (and desire to develop further specialist technical knowledge and contribute to research and knowledge sharing): (D)
 <ul><li>technical accounting support</li><li>audit tools and procedures</li><li>yield curves</li><li>longevity</li><li>valuation of longevity swaps and annuity policies</li><li>public sector pension schemes</li><li>US GAAP</li><li>valuation of asset backed funding interests</li></ul></li><li>Experience of managing teams, coaching and mentoring junior staff. (D)</li><li>Proven track record of managing and delivering high quality projects. (D)</li><li>IT literate with sound knowledge and experience of MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint and Word). (E)</li></ul>Behavioural Attributes and Skills<ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate complex matters in a clear and compelling manner.</li><li>Highly effective stakeholder management and relationship building skills; credible and confident with stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Strong organisational and time management skills; able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with conflicting priorities and deadlines.</li><li>Self-driven and resilient; able to thrive in a high-pressure environment.</li><li>Effective problem solver; makes pragmatic and logical decisions, drawing on own and others' technical expertise to provide high quality solutions.</li><li>Strong analytical and numerical skills; able to analyse and interpret complex technical statistical information, with a focus on quality, attention to details and accuracy in calculations.</li><li>Effective team working skills; works collaboratively with others towards shared goals.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Part qualified actuary having passed at least 5 of the FIA exams (or equivalent). (D)</li></ul>E - Essential, D - Desirable

KPMG's Pensions Centre of Excellence (PCoE) is an exciting initiative which was established to standardise the audits of defined benefit pension plan balances, driving consistency and ensuring delivery of high-quality audits. We are now looking for talented and experienced Assistant Managers to join our Actuarial Specialists team. You will be responsible for delivering high quality specialist actuarial pensions support to KPMG Audit in relation to defined benefit pension schemes sponsored by KPMG audited entities. This covers the full process, from planning through execution, review and to conclusion, across a broad portfolio of entities.You will be a key contact with the audit assist team within the PCoE as well as the central KPMG audit team, with responsibility for maintaining the day-to-day relationship with them and ensuring delivery to agreed timescales. You'll also work with actuarial specialists across all of KPMG's UK offices, our offshore team who assist with delivery of work, external experts, and audit entity pension teams.You will have responsibility for supervising junior team members (based in the UK and offshore locations), providing coaching and developmental support to assist them in the delivery of engagements.Description of the Role<ul><li>Acting as key contact with the central audit team, with responsibility for collating relevant pensions information from audited entities and their advisers, raising queries and reviewing responses.</li><li>Running checks to assess reasonableness of actuarial assumptions and accounting results, using KPMG developed tools.</li><li>Drafting and initial reviewing of reporting, with sign-off at senior level.</li><li>Assisting in running audited entity engagement teams to deliver audit cases (from initial scoping with central audit team to final delivery of audit reporting) and contributing to the overall success of the team.</li><li>Developing specialist technical knowledge and contributing to research and knowledge sharing in one or a number of key areas (e.g., technical accounting support, audit tools and procedures, yield curves, longevity, valuation of longevity swaps, valuation of annuity policies, public sector, US GAAP, valuation of asset backed funding interests).</li><li>Developing a detailed understanding of KPMG's audit procedures and ensuring procedures are followed accurately.</li><li>Maintaining regular, open and honest communication whilst working together with the lead audit team and the audit entity.</li><li>Directing and overseeing the work of junior team members, including reviewing their audit work, and providing coaching and mentoring support.</li></ul>Role DimensionsTechnical core competencies required for the role<ul><li>Technical knowledge: Understands relevant technical accounting and financial reporting standards, regulations and accounting literature. Exhibits and stays current on appropriate industry and specialised knowledge, and leverages KPMG methodologies.</li><li>Technology skills: Uses firm-approved audit tools and innovative technology solutions to increase audit quality, productivity and data insights.</li><li>Professional scepticism and issue identification: Applies professional scepticism, objectivity and independence to identify and support resolution of potential audit issues.</li><li>Documentation: Completes audit documentation demonstrating an unwavering focus on audit quality.</li></ul>People & Culture<ul><li>Embrace and embed our culture ambition of high challenge, high support which is grounded in Our Values.</li><li>Operate with a curious and sceptical mindset ensuring that this is embedded in your everyday work.</li><li>Actively lead and embed a coaching culture to get the best out of others in an environment where everyone in the team feels empowered to speak up or challenge where appropriate.</li><li>Be accountable, professional and act in the public interest, working for the benefit of shareholders of audited entities and wider society.</li><li>Be inclusive and embrace the opportunity to work with other teams within Audit and across the firm in an integrated way. Have a sense of community, purpose and fun.</li></ul>The PersonExperience and Knowledge Requirements<ul><li>Experience of working in pensions accounting and / or audit at either an employee benefit consultancy or other Big 4 firm. (E)</li><li>Basic knowledge of defined benefit pension scheme valuations, roll forward methodologies and actuarial techniques. (E)</li><li>Good technical understanding of pensions liability calculations. (E)</li><li>Understanding of the wider UK pensions landscape, the FRC audit environment and the issues facing our stakeholders. (D)</li><li>Experience of one or more of the following specialist knowledge areas (and desire to develop further specialist technical knowledge and contribute to research and knowledge sharing): (D)</li><ul><li>technical accounting support</li><li>audit tools and procedures</li><li>yield curves</li><li>longevity</li><li>valuation of longevity swaps and annuity policies</li><li>public sector pension schemes</li><li>US GAAP</li><li>valuation of asset backed funding interests</li></ul><li>Experience of managing teams, coaching and mentoring junior staff. (D)</li><li>Proven track record of managing and delivering high quality projects. (D)</li><li>IT literate with sound knowledge and experience of MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint and Word). (E)</li></ul>Behavioural Attributes and Skills<ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate complex matters in a clear and compelling manner.</li><li>Highly effective stakeholder management and relationship building skills; credible and confident with stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Strong organisational and time management skills; able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with conflicting priorities and deadlines.</li><li>Self-driven and resilient; able to thrive in a high-pressure environment.</li><li>Effective problem solver; makes pragmatic and logical decisions, drawing on own and others' technical expertise to provide high quality solutions.</li><li>Strong analytical and numerical skills; able to analyse and interpret complex technical statistical information, with a focus on quality, attention to details and accuracy in calculations.</li><li>Effective team working skills; works collaboratively with others towards shared goals.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Part qualified actuary having passed at least 5 of the FIA exams (or equivalent). (D)</li></ul>E - Essential, D - Desirable

<div>Job descriptionKPMG's Actuarial and Insurance Risk practice provides a broad range of Actuarial services, including transactions support, capital management, modelling, Solvency II, IFRS, finance transformation, financial reporting, restructuring, reserving and audit support. We work together with other KPMG technical and sector specialists to help insurance clients prepare for the future.We also assist insurance company clients with their risk management organization, dealing with regulatory investigations, managing risks, and implementing effective solutions. Our professionals cover several sub-segments, with frequent collaboration with other Risk Consulting services including Market, Credit and Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) and Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance Services (IARCS)Role and Responsibilities<ul><li>Assisting in the delivery of a wide range of client engagements, working as part of a project team on client sites</li><li>Providing technical input to a number of projects</li><li>Supporting senior management efforts to cultivate and maintain target client relationships, including assisting with proposals and the development of sales materials</li><li>Drafting reports and presentations.</li><li>Working with other KPMG teams and providing technical input</li><li>The successful candidate may be required to manage small teams</li><li>As well as project delivery responsibilities, the role involves supporting other aspects of the team's work including sales and marketing, research and development of new services, and knowledge management.</li><li>Maintain a strong record of progress in the actuarial examinations.</li></ul> Qualifications and Skills <ul><li>Part-qualified Actuary making strong exam progress (on track to qualify) with practical actuarial experience.</li></ul>Experience and Background<ul><li>Previous experience of working in the life assurance industry or life consultancy is essential.</li><li>Strong Excel skills and VBA skills is a requirement.</li><li>Detailed knowledge of UK regulatory regime for life insurers.</li><li>Knowledge of Economic Capital and experience of modelling capital projects</li><li>Detailed knowledge of UK reporting methodologies, e.g. UK GAAP, IFRS, FSA Returns.</li><li>Knowledge of overseas reporting methodologies (e.g. USGAAP) an advantage.</li><li>Knowledge of Market Consistent Embedded Value techniques is a requirement.</li><li>Modelling skills (e.g. Prophet, MoSes, VBA) is essential.</li><li>Strong communication skills, both written and oral, and an ability to explain actuarial concepts to non-actuaries.</li><li>A broad knowledge of life assurance products and knowledge of with-profits products is essential.</li><li>Must be flexible and enjoy working on a wide range of projects.</li></ul></div>

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