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<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>

<div>Hybrid / Fully Remote - Part-time and flexible working also consideredMercer is looking for talented and ambitious part qualified/ newly qualified pensions actuary who is keen to further their career, focused on consulting with clients. This is an opportunity to join a great multi-disciplinary team providing clients with leading edge advice across funding, investment, risk transfer and covenant.We are looking for individuals with excellent communication skills, adaptability, business acumen and a desire to be in front of clients, all underpinned by the required technical skills.This role would be suitable for someone (close to or recently qualified) who already has experience working with trustees and/or corporates on DB pensions within an actuarial consultancy role. Dual roles are also available across Pensions Actuarial Consulting, GMP and Risk Transfer.The role:You will be working as part of a team to develop and deliver customised advice and solutions to clients (trustee and corporates) with a primary focus on DB pension schemes. The world of retirement saving is changing and Mercer is developing innovative solutions for our clients and their employees, whether around interactive and personalised communications, or delivering robo advice.This is an opportunity to work on a wide range of clients, direct with Scheme Actuaries and other specialists, and on a range of client teams. We tailor the client mix to support and develop an individual’s skills now and into the future.The majority of the base number crunching is carried out by specialist teams, which allows the consulting team to focus on solving our clients’ needs and adding value by developing innovative client solutions. We are looking for individuals who can bring that focus alongside an ability to think strategically, and who can provide advice to clients in a clear and concise manner.What can you expect?<ul><li>Leading on the preparation and delivery of both day-to-day, and strategic advice, with a focus on finding tailored solutions that meet clients’ needs; with senior support as required</li><li>Providing an informed view on current topics based on client circumstances, and tailoring advice as appropriate</li><li>Strong technical actuarial skills used to consult with clients, and the ability to communicate with clients in a clear and succinct manner</li><li>Checking and reviewing work, including reasonableness and ‘sense checking’ of colleagues’ (and your own) work</li><li>Supporting the development of more junior colleagues</li><li>Taking part in setting and negotiating fees, where appropriate, with senior colleagues</li><li>The opportunity to be involved in both new business prospect activity and people management responsibilities</li></ul>What’s in it for you?<ul><li>Excellent work life balance with the opportunity to work on a hybrid/ fully remote basis with flexible and part-time hours also available. Competitive salary and discretionary bonus</li><li>Comprehensive benefits programs including: excellent pension contributions, private health, flexible benefits, tuition assistance, pension, employee assistance program, career mobility, employee network groups, volunteer opportunities, and other programs</li><li>25 days’ holiday with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year</li></ul>We will count on you to:<ul><li>Lead on the preparation and delivery of both day-to-day, and strategic advice, with a focus on finding tailored solutions that meet clients’ needs; with senior support as required</li><li>Provide an informed view on current topics based on client circumstances, and tailoring advice as appropriate</li><li>Strong technical actuarial skills used to consult with clients, and the ability to communicate with clients in a clear and succinct manner</li><li>Check and review work, including reasonableness and ‘sense checking’ of your and colleagues’ work</li><li>Support the development of more junior colleagues</li><li>Participate in setting and negotiating fees, where appropriate, with senior colleagues</li><li>Be involved in both new business prospect activity and people management responsibilities</li></ul>What you need to have:
<ul><li>An awareness of current pension issues and how these impact clients, including key considerations and ability to talk about these and tailor your response to specific circumstances</li><li>Excellent communication skills, strong analytical, numerical and critical thinking skills, including a good understanding of actuarial approaches for pensions</li><li>Ability to manage projects, including distribution of work to junior colleagues, with minimal supervision from senior colleaguesA strong understanding of a range of ways in which UK pension schemes operate</li><li>A willingness to learn new skills and be adaptable in a changing environment</li><li>Proven ability to build relationships with colleagues and clients</li><li>Excellent planning and organisational abilities, in order to prioritise and complete work</li></ul>What makes you stand out?<ul><li>Significant experience working with trustees and/or corporates on DB pensions within an actuarial consultancy role</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>Demonstrated business acumen, adaptability and a desire to be in front of clients, all underpinned by the required technical skills</li></ul>About Mercer:Mercer provides insights, advice and technology-driven solutions to help build brighter futures for our clients, colleagues and communities. Together, we’re redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer’s more than 25,000 employees are based in 44 countries, and the firm operates in over 130 countries.Mercer is a business of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 76,000 colleagues and annualized revenue approaching $17 billion. Through its market-leading businesses, including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment.Why Mercer?Mercer is a global consulting leader helping clients around the world redefine the world of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock real health and well-being for their people. We want to make a difference in people’s lives.Building brighter futures for our clients, colleagues and communities is why we come to work each day. Whether it’s building a more agile workforce for the future, uncovering the new opportunities AI and automation present, or crafting strategies for responsible investments, we use our expertise and insight to show our clients the bigger picture, giving them trusted guidance and practical, sustainable solutions that help them solve complex problems and prepare for change.As a Mercer colleague, you’re supported by a community of peers and leaders who inspire you to learn, grow and advance in a culture that values your unique strengths. We strive to make Mercer the employer of choice for the best and brightest diverse talent, fostering an inclusive work environment where employees from varied backgrounds, cultures and ethnicities can thrive.As part of our commitment to shaping the future, we bring our whole selves to our work — our colleagues, as well as our clients, are celebrated and appreciated for who they are. Our goal is to make sure everyone has a voice.We believe that the future of work is agile and our world leading “All Roles Can Flex” philosophy promotes a culture of results and performance and at Mercer we encourage flexibility in all aspects of our work arrangements, including working hours and location.Our people are our business — that’s one of the reasons we value our colleagues’ personal learning and improvement so highly. We also want colleagues to see Mercer as a place where they can develop their skills and plan their career in the long term. For this reason, Mercer offers many opportunities to develop our colleagues’ careers, including hundreds of online and in-person seminars, courses, certification programs and training sessions. Mercer also provides tuition reimbursement and other support, such as study days, to colleagues who are completing qualifications or certifications.</div>

<div>Your opportunityThe Pensions Practice, Deloitte Total Rewards and Benefits (DTRB), within the Tax &amp; Legal Service Line is a multi-disciplinary group comprising over 200 professionals - actuaries, employee benefits specialists, investment professionals and administrators, led by five partners.DTRB is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) and provides investment advice, actuarial services and outsourced pension administration services to trustees and corporate sponsors of pension schemes. We are a national practice with a large team in London, together with teams in Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Belfast.Are you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break?For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills, and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of 2 years or more. If this is relevant for you, just let your recruiter know when you make your application.Your roleDeloitte has a clear commercial focus.  The Deloitte Pensions team is well established and has ambitious targets for further growth.  In light of this we are currently seeking new members of staff to work within our pensions department. The team provide a full range of pension services to a portfolio of defined benefit and defined contribution occupational pension schemes. This is on both the Trustee and Corporate side. The successful candidate will be based in our Leeds office.From the outset, you'll enjoy exposure to a broad and varied client base, enabling you to increase your market knowledge across a wide range of industries. We take your development very seriously. Our appraisal process is structured, transparent and interactive - you'll receive continuous training and on-going supportive feedback to achieve the goals that you set yourself. And with no glass ceilings, you will be able to make a difference here by really influencing and shaping the strategic direction of our practice.Our actuarial consultants will have responsibility for:<ul><li>Completing actuarial calculations for both our Trustee and Corporate clients</li><li>Working on challenging projects for high-profile clients</li><li>Be part of a wider team reporting to our scheme actuaries and the client</li><li>Working with the wider Deloitte team including audit teams</li><li>Managing personal workflow across a number of projects</li><li>Preparation of reporting documents for presentation to clients</li></ul>The ideal candidate will:<ul><li>be self-motivated and comfortable in a fast-moving environment; </li><li>have good presence and strong communication skills; </li><li>be able to work within a team and where appropriate, to manage client relationships (both internal and external); and </li><li>have solid technical skills and a focused commercial attitude.</li></ul>Your work, your choiceAt Deloitte we believe the best impact is the value we add, not the hours we sit at our desk. We carefully consider agile ways of working, both formal and informal, that allow for the best impact for our people and our clients. Please speak to your recruiter about the working pattern that works best for you.Location: Leeds with occasional travelWork pattern: This is a permanent full time opportunityYour professional experienceTo qualify you will have:<ul><li>Experience of contributing to the delivery of defined benefit pension workstreams or projects, in a consulting or in-house environment;</li><li>Exposure to actuarial services to trustees and / or corporate sponsors</li><li>Excellent facilitation and communication skills;</li><li>Experience of managing client relationships;</li><li>The ability or willingness to contribute to business development.</li><li>Making good progress towards actuarial qualification or equivalent</li></ul>Your service line: Tax ConsultingArguably the most stimulating career environment in our industry, tax at Deloitte is a far cry from tax at other firms. Here, it’s all about collaborating with colleagues at the top of their game, across disciplines, for clients who urge us to constantly push the boundaries of our creativity. You’ll find a diverse mix of people, all working together to deliver best-in-class advice. And you’ll discover a structured programme that will help you develop even greater expertise. From fascinating projects to a wealth of secondment opportunities, you can enjoy a broad and rich career experience. Personal independenceRegulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints. This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm.  The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process.About DeloitteOur Purpose &amp; StrategyTo make an impact that matters for our clients, our people and society - defines who we are and what we stand for. Our purpose provides the foundation for our strategy and our aspiration to be the undisputed leader in professional services: this is not about size, it's about being the first choice. The first choice for the largest and most influential clients, and the first choice for the best talent. What do we do?Deloitte offers global integrated professional services that include Audit &amp; Assurance, Consulting, Financial Advisory, Legal, Risk Advisory and Tax Consulting. Our approach combines intellectual leadership, industrial expertise, insight, consulting &amp; problem solving capabilities whatever the role, technology revolutions and innovation from multiple disciplines to help our clients excel anywhere in the world.Beyond the UK: Deloitte North and South EuropeThe UK is part of Deloitte North and South Europe (NSE), the second largest member firm in the Deloitte network. Deloitte NSE combines operations in Belgium, Central Mediterranean (Italy, Greece, Malta), Ireland, the Middle East (Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestinian Ruled Territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen), the Netherlands, the Nordics (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden), Switzerland and the UK. Deloitte NSE brings together 2,700 partners and over 50,000 people, combining our unmatched breadth and depth of capabilities in audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, and tax and legal across the region. Being part of Deloitte NSE supports our aspiration to be the undisputed leader in professional services and will create more opportunity and growth for our people. What do we value?What brings us all together at Deloitte? It’s how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for maximum impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most. Being a Leader at Deloitte Cultural fit and purpose-led leadership is crucial for Deloitte. Our leaders always set the example and inspire their colleagues. They make quality time for people and take an interest in them. They know what matters to people - both inside and outside work – and value them as individuals; always finding opportunities to develop them while showing respect and appreciation.We expect colleagues at all levels to embrace and live our purpose and our leadership culture by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters. We know leadership comes in all shapes and sizes, but our Leadership Charter helps all of our people understand what we’re looking for:<ul><li>We live our purpose: we act as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values, and recognising others for the impact they make</li><li>We develop talent: we develop high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities</li><li>We drive performance: we deliver exceptional client service; maximise results and drive high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders</li><li>We believe positive influence can make an impact that matters: we influence clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people</li><li>We move, together, towards a strategic direction: we understand key objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligning people to objectives and setting priorities and direction.</li></ul></div>

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