Senior Consultant, Pensions, Actuarial

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• 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 of 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
  
  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., 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
• Commercial awareness
• Ability to work in a financial services role, with the ability to build relationships with internal colleagues and clients
  
  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 in the evolving regulatory landscape.
Our teams come 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., 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