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We’re growing and want you to be a part of our journey.Resource Planning Specialist, Actuarial & ConsultingAs part of our Actuarial & Consulting management team, you will be responsible for mobilising our talent across Isio’s client projects. You will ensure efficient resource allocation so that workload demands are balanced and skills are used to optimum effect, both for our clients and our 500+ people.You will use utilisation trends data to identify capacity within our business and create a resource planning process to enhance our ability to meet client deadlines and needs.This role will balance strategic planning with day-to-day operational demands. Your work will directly contribute to client satisfaction, employee well-being, and the achievement of Isio’s growth objectives.Role and Responsibilities<ol><li>Resource Allocation</li></ol><ul><li>Forecast and proactively manage staffing needs across ongoing clients and projects, ensuring alignment with specialisms and deadlines.</li><li>Match team skills/experience to client requirements, balancing workload across junior/senior colleagues to prevent burnout and underutilisation, prioritising employee well-being.</li><li>Collaborate with project managers and local leadership teams to address resourcing or specialist capability gaps and resolve conflicts in resource demands.</li><li>Review existing resource allocation tools, identify and implement areas of improvement.</li></ul><ol start="2"><li>Capacity Planning</li></ol><ul><li>Monitor utilisation rates and identify bottlenecks in high-demand areas and identify areas of capacity.</li><li>Collaborate with department heads to forecast staffing needs.</li><li>Develop scenario-based staffing models to support business growth or market volatility.</li></ul><ol start="3"><li>Data-Driven Insights</li></ol><ul><li>Analyse historical project data to predict future resourcing trends.</li><li>Monitor resource utilisation metrics, providing insights to senior leadership.</li><li>Use tools, such as Power BI, to visualise workforce metrics, trends, risks, and opportunities for operational effectiveness.</li><li>Stay updated on industry best practices and integrate innovative solutions and tools to ensure operational effectiveness.</li></ul><ol start="4"><li>Stakeholder Engagement</li></ol><ul><li>Advise senior leadership on long-term resourcing strategy and forecast staffing needs.</li><li>Work with Operations Director to identify trends within the Actuarial & Consulting practice and recommend areas for continual process improvements.</li><li>Work with local leadership teams to ensure current and future work demands are understood and resource plans are in place as required.</li><li>Partner with HR to align recruitment needs with capability specialisms.</li></ul><ol start="5"><li>Compliance & Governance</li></ol><ul><li>Ensure resource plans meet regulatory requirements.</li><li>Maintain audit trails for resource decisions.</li></ul>Key Skills & ExperienceEssential<ul><li>Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.</li><li>Previous experience in resource management, preferably in professional services or consulting.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft software including but not limited to Excel, PowerBI.</li><li>Strong analytical skills.</li><li>A proactive ‘can-do’ attitude, ability to work in a team but also make tough choices and be directional.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience in workforce planning tools and knowledge of Agile methodologies or project management frameworks.</li><li>Experience of working in the employee benefits industry.</li><li>Familiarity with Isio’s core sectors.</li><li>Experience with AI-driven resource optimisation tools.</li></ul>Demonstrated Commitment to our Core Purpose<ul><li>Power in Partnership: We work in partnership with our clients and each other, building open and trusted relationships.</li><li>Future Focus: We want to push our industry forward by solving problems in better ways that benefit both our clients and society.</li><li>Strength in Difference: We work with diverse perspectives to find better solutions.</li><li>People First: We recognise that pensions is a people business. People are the source of Isio’s expertise.</li></ul>What we offer youIsio is a people business, and we’re committed to helping our great colleagues gain a wide variety of experience, significant development opportunities and progression through the business.About IsioIsio was ‘born’ in 2020 from the sale of KPMG UK’s Pension Practice to a private equity firm. An industry-leading challenger, we provide diverse expertise spanning Pensions, Investment, Benefits and Wealth to give clients an integrated experience.At Isio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace, in which our colleagues feel they belong, regardless of background or difference. We uphold the values of respect, fairness, and inclusion in our actions and decisions.We have offices across the UK and many of our roles offer a hybrid, flexible approach to work to help create a work-life balance that works for you. Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

At Prudential, we believe talent is key to achieving our vision. When you join Prudential, you'll unlock a motivating and impactful career - all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world's leading financial services institutions!Prudential Retirement Strategies Team is hiring an Associate Actuary to work with the agile team responsible for conversion of Retirement Products from legacy system. The current EWA for this position is Hybrid and requires your on-site presence on a reoccurring basis as determined by your business. Your manager will provide additional details relative to the specific number of days you are expected to be on-site.What you can expect:<ul><li>Lead model enhancement and testing for Retirement products</li><li>Identify and execute on planned process improvements</li><li>Design, build, and test solutions in Python/Tardis/Power BI</li><li>Partner with Valuation, AMFM, and PolySystems to test model enhancements</li><li>Lean into agile best practices to drive culture of technical excellence, focus on value, and prioritization</li></ul>What you'll need:<ul><li>BS in Math, Actuarial Science, or Computer Science</li><li>Experience working with actuarial models</li><li>Superior technical skills. Experience with SQL, Python, Power BI, and other coding languages preferred.</li><li>Ability to understand complex quantitative concepts and models</li><li>Strong communication skills, able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audience</li><li>Creative problem-solver and results-oriented</li><li>Fast learner and ability to work in an multi-functional team environment</li><li>ASA designation is preferred.</li></ul>At Prudential, you can:Take charge of your career. We equip and empower our employees to expand their skills and experience by using powerful learning, gigs, and job opportunities. We offer a suite of services including 1:1 Career advice, on demand resources and networking to propel your career forward. We're a global organization, full of outstandingly dedicated people who aren't afraid to think differently, challenge the status quo and take sensible risks along the way. You will enjoy pushing boundaries as we build innovative technology that helps clients, customers and employees live their best lives. You will have access to leadership and learning opportunities and the resources needed to take your career in any direction. We will help you do your best work, offering flexibility, while delivering on our Purpose.What we offer you:<ul><li>Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level</li><li>Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave</li><li>Retirement plans:</li><li>401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%)</li><li>Company-funded pension plan</li><li>Wellness Programs to help you achieve your wellbeing goals, including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs</li><li>Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.</li><li>Tuition Assistance to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree, many accredited certificate programs, and industry designations.</li><li>Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.</li></ul>To find out more about our Total Reward package, see our Total Rewards Brochure. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.Note: Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $115,800.00 to $172,300.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Roles may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or benefits. Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. In addition, employees are eligible for standard benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and retirement.Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Prudential is a multinational financial services leader with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Leveraging its heritage of life insurance and asset management expertise, Prudential is focused on helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth. The company's well-known Rock symbol is an icon of strength, stability, expertise and innovation that has stood the test of time. Prudential's businesses offer a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, asset management, and real estate services.

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