Employer

  Mercer

  Job title

  Actuarial Trainee

  Closing date

  01/05/2010

  No of posts

  2

  Job categories

  Finance

  Insurance and Pensions

  Paid / unpaid

  Paid

  Salary

  Competitive

  Job description

  Graduates will work as part of a team supporting more experienced consultants in all areas of pensions consulting work for both corporate and trustee clients.

  Through our structured development programme and on the job training you will be supported, coached and developed into an actuarial retirement consultant with ultimately your own portfolio of clients.

  As your career progresses there will be a range of career paths available allowing you to focus on your strengths and interests; these include:

  becoming a scheme actuary responsible for the actuarial work associated with the pension arrangements of a portfolio of clients;

  becoming a general consultant and overall relationship manager for a portfolio of clients, with a broad knowledge of the different issues affecting retirement provision such as legislative requirements, governance, investment and international issues;

  becoming a specialist in a particular area, for example core actuarial work, financial management, pension plan buyouts or actuarial valuations;

  Specific duties will include:

  Graduates completing the actuarial exams will perform calculations to support corporate, trustee and individual decision making around retirement choices and pension scheme management;

  Developing and applying relevant legislation knowledge to client issues;

  Effective communication to external and internal clients in a non technical manner;

  Developing understanding of client needs in order to be able to deliver high standards of client service;

  As part of a team, contributing to client delivery on a diverse range of clients, both corporate and trustee;

  Performing in accordance with financial targets and standards; time recording, budget monitoring, billing and all other aspects of financial management;

  Working in partnership and developing relationships with internal teams, across businesses and with clients;

  Developing coaching and delegation skills.

  Company Information

  As a leading global provider of consulting, outsourcing and investment services, we know that when one thing changes, a multitude of changes start to flow. That's why we've made it our business to stay one step ahead of the latest developments in the world of work in order to deliver lasting improvement and advantage to more than 25,000 clients worldwide.

  In the UK alone, our 3,000-strong team provides expert guidance to over 60% of FTSE 100 companies on everything from salaries, rewards and benefits to pension schemes and stock market investments. By dealing with issues such as emerging skills shortages, increased life expectancy and the challenges of globalisation, we are helping many of the world's largest corporations to control costs, manage risk, drive revenue growth and engage with employees. We're literally changing the way the world works.

  Skills and Qualifications

  Qualifications

  The requirements for the role are a minimum of 320 UCAS points obtained in 3 subjects including A level Maths at a minimum of grade B, with a 2:1 honours degree in a numerical or semi numerical degree.

  Skills and Knowledge

  An interest in pensions and financial markets

  A strong customer service focus and desire to work with clients to help them achieve their objectives

  Ability to work in a team with rapidly changing priorities and demands

  Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills

  Strong oral and written communication skills

  Strong numerical, analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to assimilate data, review and solve client issues

  An ability to work to tight deadlines

  Ability to balance work, study and personal life effectively

  How to apply

  If you are interested in a position with Mercer, please visit our website uk.mercer.com/graduatecareers and apply online.

  Subject(s)

  Business, Finance, Management and Accountancy

  Computer Science and Related

  Engineering - Chemical, Process and Food

  Engineering - Civil and Environmental

  Engineering - Electronic, Electrical

  Engineering - Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing

  Mathematical Sciences

  Social Sciences and Economics

  Any Numerate Subject

  Location(s)

  West Midlands

  Additional location details

  Birmingham

  Full-time/part-time

  Full-time

  Permanent/Temporary

  Permanent

  Start date

  Now, Autumn