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Pension / Financial Analyst (Experienced or Graduate Trainee)

Job Summary:

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Pension Analyst that has good Microsoft Excel, Word, analytical and mathematical modelling skills with the ability to work well within a team environment and support colleagues.

Working as the Pension Analyst you will write Actuarial and Pensions Reports in connection with Divorce, Personal Injury and Employment Tribunal Cases. It will also involve providing administrative, marketing and technical support to ensure that the business runs as efficiently as possible. The post holder will need to be able to work unsupervised and be highly motivated.

As the Pension Analyst, you will be an excellent communicator and have a highly professional attitude towards your work. It is also important that you are a strong team player able to work well in a small dynamic team, providing support and assistance to colleagues as required.

The position also requires you to think analytically and solve business problems by mathematical modelling as required. The ability to understand and manipulate Excel spreadsheets is essential to the position. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Word is also required.

The holder needs to possess a degree in Mathematics or Actuarial Science (2:1 or higher) although consideration will be given to candidates with a degree (2:1 or higher) in a Science, Engineering or Financial subject, which can be demonstrated to have contained significant mathematical content. This is a minimum requirement.

The successful candidate will be offered study support for the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries actuarial exams after completing one years service.  Alternatively, study support can be provided for the Pensions Management Institute exams if preferred.

Main Responsibilities:

The post holder’s responsibilities will be as follows:

Job responsibilities:

  • Writing Actuarial and Pensions Reports in connection with Divorce/Personal Injury/Employment Tribunal settlements
  • Mathematical modelling associated with actuarial valuation and other calculation spreadsheets
  • Analysis of client files to identify what information needs to be obtained in order that accurate calculations can be performed when preparing a report
  • Performing data collection and data analysis work in relation to client files which will involve liaising with insurance companies, pension schemes and firms of solicitors as required
  • Providing Business Support in connection with the range of tasks that need to be performed in managing a small business
  • Maintain a highly professional approach to work at all times
  • Ensure that all work carried out in this position is of the highest quality to meet the high expectations that clients demand
  • Communicate clearly and effectively with clients, suppliers and work colleagues
  • Maintain a high standard of confidentiality and data protection in all aspects of client work carried out
  • Be able to work under own initiative setting personal goals to achieve targets as well as meeting the targets and deadlines required of the business
  • Work efficiently as a key member of a small team to enable the business to achieve its targets
  • Critically analyse own performance through self-assessment as well as through written and verbal feedback given by others

General Professional Responsibility

  • Maintain a high standard of confidentiality and data protection in all aspects of client work carried out
  • Be able to work under own initiative setting personal goals to achieve targets as well as meeting the targets and deadlines required of the business
  • Work efficiently as a key member of a small team to enable the business to achieve its targets
  • Critically analyse own performance through self-assessment as well as through written and verbal feedback given by others

People who work at Actuaries for Lawyers have a great team spirit and are committed to providing excellent service for our clients. We have a strong reputation for providing high quality professional advice. As a member of the team you will be actively encouraged to continue to develop your skills to meet the increasing demands of this growing area of the market. We will be very supportive in providing full training and as well as assisting you in meeting your professional development needs. You will receive a competitive salary and reward package.

Actuaries for Lawyers is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our role as an employer is very simple – to provide the right environment for talented people to do their best work, by respecting, understanding and valuing individual differences. As a small company we can offer considerable flexibility to help you to be successful in this role.

Salary

Salary in the range of £23k to £33k depending upon experience + bonus

How to apply: Please send covering letter and  CV to joseph.lennard@actuariesforlawyers.com