Consultant - Actuarial
Company
Location
Reading, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
8/15/2025
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Description
Contractual hours
36.25
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
14/07/2025
Job reference
REQ003039
Consultant - Actuarial
Location: Reading, London, Manchester or Leeds Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time Grade: Consultant Hybrid REQ003039
About XPS Group
XPS Group is a prominent UK consultancy and administration firm within the pensions and insurance sectors. As a FTSE 250 company with over 2000 employees, we leverage expertise alongside advanced technology to serve over 1,400 pension schemes and their sponsors. Our goal is to foster a workplace where diverse talents thrive.
About The Role
Our Pensions Advisory business continues to grow, and we are now looking for an experienced Consultant - Actuarial to join one of our vibrant offices in Reading, London Manchester, or Leeds office with hybrid working. This is an exciting role and would most likely suit someone with previous pensions valuation experience.
Key Responsibilities
Enjoy a competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus, and 25 days holiday with buy/sell flexibility. Benefits include pension matching, healthcare plans, life assurance, and retailer discounts. We support our team with a flexible benefits scheme, employee assistance, and digital GP service. Participating in volunteering events is encouraged with paid volunteer days available. Referral bonuses are offered for introducing suitable candidates to XPS.
How To Apply
Interested candidates should submit applications below or contact . Join XPS Group and contribute to a dynamic and inclusive workplace.
Equal Opportunity Statement
XPS Group is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure accessible and supportive work settings for all employees.
Eligibility
Any employment offer made will be conditional upon you satisfying DBS Disclosure checks, Employment or educational references, Satisfactory credit checks and eligibility to work in the UK before an offer can be made. XPS Group is not able to provide sponsorship to employees.
Who Are We
To find out more please visit: www.xpsgroup.com#
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36.25
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
- XPS Pensions
14/07/2025
Job reference
REQ003039
Consultant - Actuarial
Location: Reading, London, Manchester or Leeds Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time Grade: Consultant Hybrid REQ003039
About XPS Group
XPS Group is a prominent UK consultancy and administration firm within the pensions and insurance sectors. As a FTSE 250 company with over 2000 employees, we leverage expertise alongside advanced technology to serve over 1,400 pension schemes and their sponsors. Our goal is to foster a workplace where diverse talents thrive.
About The Role
Our Pensions Advisory business continues to grow, and we are now looking for an experienced Consultant - Actuarial to join one of our vibrant offices in Reading, London Manchester, or Leeds office with hybrid working. This is an exciting role and would most likely suit someone with previous pensions valuation experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out cashflow valuations of funds considering buyout/buy-in insurance contracts
- Be involved in data and actuarial bases preparation using in-house standard approaches and the use of (MS-based) in-house developed software
- Produce complex actuarial models and calculations (Individual benefit and transfer value calculations)
- Develop a basic understanding of relevant technical issues, including scheme documentation
- Report to the team leader where tight deadlines and/or budgets have been imposed.
- Prioritise and plan personal workflow
- Previous experience in pensions valuations is required
- Strong IT skills, expertise in MS Excel is essential.
- Good analytical skills and ability to work through tasks in a logical manner
- A keen interest in actuarial concepts
- A high level of numeracy
- ability to work well under time pressure and communicate findings with clarity will be necessary attributes
- An inquisitive and analytical mind
- Outstanding accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Highly organised with the ability to prioritise effectively
- Broad understanding of how the UK pensions schemes operate, with an understanding of the UK Pensions Act with the ability to interpret rules and awareness of what they mean for client work
Enjoy a competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus, and 25 days holiday with buy/sell flexibility. Benefits include pension matching, healthcare plans, life assurance, and retailer discounts. We support our team with a flexible benefits scheme, employee assistance, and digital GP service. Participating in volunteering events is encouraged with paid volunteer days available. Referral bonuses are offered for introducing suitable candidates to XPS.
How To Apply
Interested candidates should submit applications below or contact . Join XPS Group and contribute to a dynamic and inclusive workplace.
Equal Opportunity Statement
XPS Group is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure accessible and supportive work settings for all employees.
Eligibility
Any employment offer made will be conditional upon you satisfying DBS Disclosure checks, Employment or educational references, Satisfactory credit checks and eligibility to work in the UK before an offer can be made. XPS Group is not able to provide sponsorship to employees.
Who Are We
To find out more please visit: www.xpsgroup.com#
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