Nearly​/Newly Qualified Actuary

MCS Group | Professional Recruitment Consultancy

This role offers a competitive salary range of approximately £52,000‑£62,000, with the final amount determined by experience. The actual pay will reflect your skills and qualifications.

Job type:
Full-time, permanent

Location:

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

• Deliver actuarial advice to a portfolio of UK pension scheme clients, ensuring high standards of technical accuracy and client service.
• Provide actuarial input across funding, investment matters and regulatory requirements.
• Support and lead client meetings, respond to queries and manage ongoing client relationships.
• Contribute to projects in a changing pensions environment, including governance, scheme funding and de‑risking activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across teams, supporting junior staff and managing project workflows.
• Utilise actuarial and modelling systems effectively, including Excel and other specialist software platforms.
• Maintain awareness of current developments affecting pension schemes and actuarial practice.

• Nearing completion of, or recently attained, Fellowship of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
• 2:1 or above in a relevant degree.
• Strong experience in a similar actuarial role within pensions consulting or a related environment.
• Proven track record of delivering excellent client service.
• Broad knowledge of UK pension schemes, including funding and investment considerations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong technical and systems capability, particularly in Excel, with the ability to learn new software platforms.
• Demonstrable team‑working skills and the ability to manage projects effectively.
• Evidence of proactive professional development and engagement with the actuarial profession.
• Knowledge and experience of GMP equalisation calculations.
• Knowledge and experience of Risk Transfer activities.
• Practical knowledge of the Pension Protection Fund (PPF).

• Competitive salary (£52,000‑£62,000), dependent on experience.
• Supportive and flexible working environment.
• Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression.
• Core benefits package including pension provision.
• 25 days annual leave plus additional benefits.

Mid-senior level

Full-time

Finance

To speak confidently about this Nearly / Newly Qualified Actuary role, please send an up‑to‑date CV via the provided link or contact Josh Craig at MCS Group by phone at .

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