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With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.
Job Description:NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and commercially minded Manager to join our Actuarial & Risk Modelling team. Our team supports audit engagements and corporate clients across pensions, valuations and financial risk matters. We bring together actuaries, CFA charterholders and FRM professionals to provide practical, commercially focused advice.
As part of a growing team of approximately 15 professionals, this role offers significant responsibility, visibility and progression opportunities. For the right individual, there is clear potential to develop into more senior leadership roles as the team continues to grow.
We are committed to embracing innovation and AI-enabled ways of working. Grant Thornton continues to invest heavily in AI capabilities across the firm and we actively explore how emerging technologies can enhance actuarial modelling, risk analysis and client advisory work.
A look into the role
As a Manager within our Actuarial and Risk Modelling team you will:
Lead the delivery of pensions actuarial engagements
Manage client relationships and act as a trusted adviser
Review technical work and coach junior team members
Contribute to business development, proposals and thought leadership
Support the growth and development of the Actuarial & Risk Modelling practice
Projects we undertake which are relevant to this role are:
Corporate side DB pension scheme advice
Accounting and audit support
Pension scheme remediation projects
Funding, de-risking and endgame strategy projects
Independent assurance engagements
Transaction support and due diligence
Corporate and pension scheme audit support
Pensions related independent assurance exercises
Valuation of longevity swaps and SPVs
Knowing you’re right for us
As a Manager in our Actuarial and Risk Modelling team it would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.
Qualified Actuary
Defined Benefit pensions experience
Experience managing multiple internal or external stakeholders and working within set project timeframes
Good communication and report writing skills
Ability to work to tight deadlines and exceed client expectations
Comfortable monitoring junior team members works and coaching/career development
Commercial awareness and interest in growing a practice
Interest in AI, innovation and data-driven advisory services
Flexibility to adapt your role as required to meet the needs of a growing team
Knowing we’re right for you
Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.
Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.
Beyond the job
Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.
The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society.
It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.
We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.
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Skills Required
- Qualified Actuary
- Defined benefit pensions experience
- Experience managing multiple stakeholders and meeting project timeframes
- Good communication and report writing skills
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and exceed client expectations
- Experience coaching and monitoring junior team members and supporting career development
- Commercial awareness and interest in practice growth
- Interest in AI, innovation and data-driven advisory services
What We Do
What does business need now? An adviser that offers a different experience. A better experience. One that delivers technical expertise and a service that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That’s Grant Thornton. We are the UK member firm of a global network that employs 58,000 people in 135 countries. We combine global scale with local insight and understanding to give you the assurance, tax, and advisory services you need to realise your ambitions. We go beyond business as usual, so you can too. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships. Whether you’re growing in one market or many, you consistently get a great service you can trust. We work at a pace that matters – yours – bringing both flexibility and rigour. We celebrate fresh thinking and diverse perspectives to bring you proactive insights and positive progress. Success tomorrow starts with making the right decisions today, which is why we match proactive insights to practical applications. Working closely with regulators, funders and standard setting bodies to help instil trust and integrity in markets. We’re committed to sustainable growth through positive progress. So, no matter the road ahead, you’re being guided by the right decisions. Going beyond to offer proactive insights, practical guidance, and positive progress. Ready to go beyond? Visit our website for insight on what we can offer you
