- Promote and adhere to the XPS values
- Work as part of a team to provide solutions for our clients and best meet their objectives through:
- The production of complex actuarial models and calculations
- Drafting written advice to clients on a wide range of topics including Defined Benefit & Defined Contribution Schemes
- Effectively delivering that advice to clients in meetings
- Regular liaison and communication with the client team, other departments in XPS, investment managers and clients
- Working with clients on complex bespoke projects, such as benefit design, member option exercises, scheme mergers, buying out benefits with insurance companies and wind-up projects
- Initially your role would be to assist senior members in the client team, but progressing to reviewing the work of others and communicating directly with clients at the appropriate time for you
- Have opportunity to get involved in specialist research and development teams in an area that interests you
- Study for IFoA exams
- Recent degree with ideally a mathematical focus
- A level Maths
- Creative mind-set, with a high level of numeracy
- Ability to problem solve and come up with solutions
- Outstanding accuracy and attention to detail
- Outstanding communication skills, written, oral and in presentation form
- Desire and ability to build great relationships with colleagues and clients
- Adaptable and a team-player
- Highly organised with the ability to prioritise effectively
- Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office
- Contribute to our ongoing debates and thereby help influence our future direction
- Excellent salary
- Participation in a Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- 25 days holiday
- A set of core benefits including pension plan, life assurance, employee assistance programme, access to a qualified, practicing GP 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- A comprehensive range of voluntary and flexible benefits to suit you and your lifestyle including holiday trading, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, critical illness cover, private medical cover for self and family, travel insurance and a broad range of discounts at hundreds of retailers.
- Right to Work confirmation
- DBS Disclosure check
- Employment or educational references covering five years
- Satisfactory credit check
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Graduate Actuarial Assistant - Birmingham, United Kingdom - XPS Pensions Group
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The role
As a Graduate Actuarial Assistant with XPS you will...
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What do we offer?
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As a disability confident employer, we have committed to support disabled individuals throughout the recruitment process. This means we have ensured each stage is inclusive and offers reasonable adjustments where required for recruitment and within the workplace.
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At XPS, we invest in our graduates, fostering your growth and career journey. Join our vibrant and collaborative team, working alongside industry leaders who value your unique perspective.
We offer an attractive reward package, including:
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What happens next?
If you feel XPS could be your next step on your career ladder, please apply directly via the links provided and we look forward to learning more about you. We will consider all applicants and respond swiftly.
If you do not feel ready to apply but wish to know more, please contact Paul Gilliver on the recruitment team at XPS.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following requirements:
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