Senior Consultant, Pensions, Actuarial

At EY, our Pensions Advisory team offers you the opportunity to work with some of the biggest firms in the country. As part of our audit support function, you will be at the forefront of corporate accounting for defined benefit pension schemes with a key role in the evolving regulatory landscape.

Our teams cover a range of industry sectors and the global nature of our business allows our people to develop and grow based on their own personal goals and objectives.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Supporting our colleagues in the Assurance practice with the audit of corporate clients who report for their Defined Benefit pension schemes under UK GAAP, IFRS or US GAAP.
• Carrying out calculations to assess the reasonableness of the assumptions and figures recognised by corporate audit clients in respect of their pension obligations.
• Drafting reports to the Assurance team articulating our findings and conclusions.
• Liaising with a range of stakeholders, including colleagues in the Assurance practice, clients, and corporate advisors as part of the audit.
• Assisting with building and maintaining internal models as part of our work.
• Contributing to the development of thought leadership and the production of reports and papers (for an internal and external audience).
• Working on other ad-hoc pension project work from time to time.

Skills and attributes for success

Experience of Defined Benefit pension schemes and corporate reporting is desirable but is not essential as training will be provided. Most important is a desire to work in a professional services environment and to learn.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Strong numerate academic background, with good A-levels including in a numerate subject.
• A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) would be an advantage, or someone who has previously studied for some of the actuarial exams but is not planning to continue with the actuarial exams.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is an advantage.
• Ability to work in a financial services role, with the ability to build relationships with internal colleagues and clients.

Ideally you'll also be/possess:

• Strong team player with drive and enthusiasm.
• Ability to prioritise and challenge.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for report writing and liaising with colleagues, clients, and their advisors.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings, and a wide range of discounts, offers, and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching, and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you.

Please note that this role does not include study support for actuarial exams.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services, we're using the finance products, expertise, and systems we've developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world.

Apply now.

Who we are

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

Please note: Prior to finalizing your application, you will be asked to provide personal information across several dimensions of diversity and inclusiveness. The information you provide is kept entirely confidential and will not be used to evaluate your candidacy. We collect this data to help us analyze our recruitment process holistically and implement actions that promote diversity and inclusiveness. While optional, we encourage you to provide this information to hold us accountable towards our goal of building a better working world. We ask because it matters!