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About UsIsio was ‘born’ in 2020, and we’ve been challenging existing thinking on pensions, benefits, and investment advice ever since. We know that only by improving on what’s been accepted in the past can we provide the financial confidence our clients deserve.Our people are some of the most experienced in their fields, bringing track records of having achieved commercial advantage for clients across pensions. Improving on long-accepted industry practices continues to drive us forward. We are proud to work with a third of the FTSE 100 and over 400 boards of trustees across all sectors.Starting your Career at IsioWe’re a People First business, so we want to ensure that you are supported to reach your goals. 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 are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion – bringing your whole self to work every day. Many of our roles are flexible in location to help create a work-life balance that works for you.We are keen to support those starting their career at Isio with building a strong foundation for success. Whether as a Graduate, Industrial Placement student, Summer intern, or Apprentice, Isio will provide a great experience working alongside experienced professionals.Isio is growing at a fast and exciting pace. Starting your career at Isio will be a great balance of working with experts in their field within an innovative organisation.Graduates at Isio have acknowledged their positive experience, as shown by our ranking as the Top Employer for Graduates to work for in Consulting according to the Job Crowd 2023 rankings.Programme: Actuarial & Consulting Graduate ProgrammeQualifications you’ll work towards: Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries (IFoA).Locations: ReadingEntry Requirements:<ul><li>To apply for this role, you need to have completed an undergraduate degree or higher level qualification by 1 September 2025 and have achieved a 2.1 or higher. If you are in your final year of university study, we are looking for those on track to achieve this.</li><li>We are open to applications from those studying any subject. Studying towards the actuarial exams will require strong mathematical skills and a keen interest in financial concepts.</li><li>You will need to have the right to work in the UK after you complete your university study.</li></ul>What we are looking for in Graduates in our Actuarial teamsAs a people-first business, personal attributes are just as important as academic qualifications. We’re looking for graduates who are:<ul><li>Enthusiastic team players who are willing to learn and grow.</li><li>Passionate and energetic to help us exceed our clients’ expectations and deliver against tight deadlines.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a natural curiosity and interest in the business world.</li><li>Self-disciplined and able to manage time effectively to balance work and study.</li></ul>We will also be looking to see how applicants align to our core beliefs:Power in Partnership: We work in partnership with our clients and each other – building open and trusted relationships.Future Focus: We want to push our industry forward by solving problems in better ways that benefit both our clients and society.Strength in Difference: We work with diverse perspectives to find better solutions.People First: We recognise that pensions is a people business. People are the source of Isio’s expertise.Being a Pensions Actuary and Consultant at IsioPension schemes are part of the backbone of the UK savings industry – relied on by millions to provide a reliable and secure income in retirement. Balancing the costs and risks of a pension scheme while meeting best practice governance requirements is essential for success.At Isio, we constantly look at ways to innovate and develop new solutions through our Actuarial & Consulting services. An actuarial career in pensions requires a high level of numeracy and communication skills, as well as the enthusiasm and drive needed to gain professional qualifications.Isio’s Actuarial Graduate programme offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career in a successful industry.What you will be doingAs an industry leader, we offer a wide range of opportunities for graduates to train and build their core consulting and analytical skills. Some of the things you’ll be involved in as an actuarial graduate include:<ul><li>Applying actuarial skills and concepts to calculate the value of pension and other benefits for employers and trustees.</li><li>Financial modelling and risk analysis to help clients understand their future pension obligations and principal risks.</li><li>Advising clients on their pensions strategy and how to manage these risks.</li><li>Designing and implementing employee communication programmes.</li><li>Helping clients understand and manage accounting, tax, and legislative changes that affect their pension schemes.</li><li>Contributing to proposals for new business opportunities.</li><li>Attending client meetings and explaining the team’s work.</li></ul>Training and DevelopmentAs 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. You’ll benefit from:<ul><li>On-the-job training on a regular basis.</li><li>A graduate induction event.</li><li>Specific technical and professional skills training on a national basis.</li><li>Regular technical training and opportunities to develop wider market knowledge throughout your career.</li><li>A buddy from your first day to help you settle in.</li><li>A Performance Manager to support you with your progress and performance.</li></ul>Isio’s Graduate Programme is just the start. It will give you a strong foundation, great client experience, professional training, and core consulting skills. Throughout your career, you’ll be offered ongoing support and opportunities to develop your expertise.Broadening your futureAs we extend beyond pensions, you’ll also be given the opportunity to branch out and broaden your horizons. Some of the extra experiences you could get involved with include broader employee benefit design and advice, financial coaching, and wealth management.We’re also considering the use of AI and how big and complex data solutions can be applied across the whole industry to help change it for the better.

About Us:Isio is a full-service pensions consultancy that provides advice and support to over 1000 corporate clients. We offer actuarial expertise, investment advice, and third-party administration services, helping our clients deliver better outcomes and financial wellbeing for their members. Isio launched in March 2020 and has grown to over 1000 employees across 10 offices in the UK.Starting your Career at IsioAt Isio, we prioritize our people and their goals. We offer support for studying, flexibility for family life, and paid volunteering days to give back to the community. We create an environment where you can succeed, utilizing your existing skills and developing new ones. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and offer flexible locations to help you achieve a work-life balance.Whether you join us as a Graduate, Industrial Placement student, summer intern, or Apprentice, Isio will provide a great experience working alongside experienced professionals. You will have the opportunity to contribute to our purpose of creating better outcomes for our clients, their members, and society as a whole.As Isio continues to grow, starting your career with us means working with experts in an innovative organization that is driving positive change in the sector. Our Apprentices have ranked us as the Top Employer for Apprentices to work for in Consulting according to the Job Crowd 2023 rankings.Programme: Actuarial (Pensions) Apprenticeship - 2024Length of programme: The offer of employment will be on a permanent basis. We anticipate our Apprentices will complete a Level 4 Actuarial Technician Apprenticeship within 2 years. This will be followed with progression to a Level 7 Actuary Apprenticeship which will take approximately 3 years.Locations:Reading: Thames Tower, Station Road, Reading RG1 1LXEntry Requirements:To apply for this Apprenticeship you need to be available for full-time employment from 1 September 2024. You will need to have achieved the following academic qualifications:<ul><li>GCSE in English and Maths at Grade 4 or C or an equivalent, or higher</li><li>Qualifications equivalent to 64 UCAS points (since 2017), or 180 UCAS points (before 2017) across 3 A Levels or equivalent qualifications.</li></ul>Working as an Actuarial Apprentice at Isio requires a good level of numerical ability, which will be assessed during our recruitment process.Actuarial Apprenticeships– the opportunityPension schemes are an important part of the UK savings industry, providing a reliable and secure income in retirement. However, they also pose significant financial risks. At Isio, we innovate and develop solutions to overcome these challenges through our Actuarial &amp; Consulting services.An actuarial career in pensions requires strong numeracy and communication skills, as well as the drive to gain professional qualifications. Our Actuarial Apprenticeship program offers the opportunity to develop technical actuarial knowledge, workplace skills, and gain valuable experience.What you will be doingAs an Actuarial Apprentice at Isio, you will have the opportunity to apply actuarial skills and concepts to calculate the value of pension and other benefits for employers and trustees. You will also be involved in financial modeling, risk analysis, advising clients on pensions strategy, designing employee communication programs, and helping clients understand and manage accounting, tax, and legislative changes.During your Apprenticeship, you will develop analytical skills and contribute to various projects, including calculation work, financial modeling, drafting communication materials, identifying business opportunities, and sharing knowledge with colleagues.Training and DevelopmentWe will support you in completing a Level 4 Actuarial Technician Apprenticeship and provide in-house training for technical actuarial skills, knowledge, and key workplace skills. After completing the Level 4 Apprenticeship, we will support you in achieving qualification as an Actuary through a Level 7 Apprenticeship.Isio's Graduate Programme is just the beginning. It will give you a strong foundation, client experience, professional training, and core consulting skills. As you progress in your career, there will be opportunities to specialize in pensions and explore other areas such as employee benefit design, financial coaching, wealth management, and digital solutions.What we are looking for in Actuarial ApprenticesWe are seeking Apprentices who have a strong interest in actuarial work, good numerical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. We value enthusiasm, self-motivation, teamwork, self-discipline, and time management. Our core beliefs include Power in Partnership, Future Focus, Strength in Difference, and People First.

About UsIsio was ‘born’ in 2020, and we’ve been challenging existing thinking on pensions, benefits, and investment advice ever since. That’s because we know that only by improving on what’s been accepted in the past, can we provide the financial confidence our clients deserve.And while Isio is a young company, our people are some of the most experienced in their fields, bringing track records of having achieved commercial advantage for clients across pensions. Improving on long-accepted industry practices continues to drive us – and our business – forward. We are proud to work with a third of the FTSE 100, with over 400 boards of trustees, and across all sectors. Creating greater levels of confidence in financial decision-making for companies, trustees, and individuals.Starting your Career at IsioWe’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 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.We are keen to support those starting their career at Isio with building a strong foundation for success. Whether as a Graduate, Industrial Placement student, summer intern or as an Apprentice, Isio will provide a great experience working alongside experienced professionals. You will have the opportunity to help fulfil our purpose of creating better outcomes for our clients, their members and society by empowering and developing our people.Isio is growing at a fast and exciting pace. Starting your career at Isio will be a great balance of working with experts in their field within an innovative organisation that is looking to drive positive and innovative change in its sector.Graduates at Isio have acknowledged their positive experience, as shown by our ranking as the Top Employer for Graduates to work for in Consulting according to the Job Crowd 2023 rankings.Programme: Actuarial &amp; Consulting Graduate ProgrammeQualifications you’ll work towards: Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries (IFoA).Locations:Reading: Thames Tower RG1 1LXEntry Requirements:<ul><li>To apply for this role you need to have completed an undergraduate degree or higher level qualification by 1 September 2024 and have achieved a 2.1 or higher. If you are in your final year of university study, we are looking for those on track to achieve this.</li></ul><ul><li>We are open to applications from those studying any subject. Studying towards the actuarial exams will require strong mathematical skills and a keen interest in financial concepts. More information about being a ‘student actuary’ can be found here.</li></ul>What we are looking for in Graduates in our Actuarial teamsAs a people first business personal attributes are just as important as academic qualifications. So, there’s a few things we’re looking for from our graduates including:<ul><li>Enthusiastic team players who are willing to learn and grow.</li><li>A passion and energy to help us exceed our clients’ expectations and deliver against tight deadlines.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a natural curiosity and interest in the business world, and a global, forward-thinking mindset are also key.</li><li>The ability to maintain a good level of self-discipline and time management to balance your working in our teams and managing your study and preparation for professional exams.</li></ul>We will also be looking to see how applicants align to our core beliefs: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 adviceWorking as an Actuary in Pensions at IsioPension schemes are part of the backbone of the UK savings industry – relied on by millions to provide a reliable and secure income in retirement.However, whilst remaining an important part of how organisations pay and reward their employees, they also often pose significant financial risks.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 pension scheme to succeed. The needs of the industry, individuals and our clients are ever changing.At Isio, we constantly look at ways to innovate and develop new solutions to overcome these challenges through our Actuarial &amp; Consulting services.An actuarial 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. Our clients value strong technical knowledge in understanding the required capacity of pension fundsIsio’s Actuarial Graduate programme offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career in a successful industry.What you will be doingAs an industry leader, we offer a wide range of opportunities for graduates to train and build their core consulting and analytical skills. But, we also want to hear your views and help you introduce fresh ways of thinking. Some of the things you’ll be involved in as an actuarial graduate are below but remember, our work stretches beyond pensions and that’s where we set ourselves apart.<ul><li>Applying actuarial skills and concepts to calculate the value of pension and other benefits for employers and trustees.</li><li>Financial modelling and risk analysis to help clients understand their future pension obligations and principal risks.</li><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><li>Designing and implementing employee communication programmes.</li><li>Helping clients understand and manage accounting, tax and legislative changes that affect their pension schemes.</li><li>Contributing to proposals for new business opportunities.</li><li>Attending client meetings and explaining the team’s work</li></ul>Training and DevelopmentAs 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><li>A graduate induction event.</li><li>Specific technical and professional skills training on a national basis.</li><li>Regular technical training and opportunities to develop wider market knowledge throughout your career within pensions.</li><li>A buddy from your first day to help you settle in.</li><li>A Performance Manager to support you with your progress, performance and any work or HR-related issues.</li></ul>Isio’s 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 as an Actuary in Pensions 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.

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.

<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>

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