Executive Director - Pensions Actuary

• Audit support: Lead actuarial support on audits involving DB pension schemes; review valuations, models, assumptions and disclosures for IFRS/IAS 19 compliance; challenge key assumptions (discount rates, inflation, mortality/longevity); draft technical memoranda; liaise with audit teams, scheme actuaries and client finance teams.

• Technical actuarial leadership: Provide input on IAS 19, funding valuations and liability modelling; oversee modelling, experience analysis and scenario testing; ensure consistency and quality of actuarial outputs; develop methodologies, tools and best practices.

• Client advisory & pension risk: Advise corporates on pension risk, funding implications and balance-sheet impact; support strategy decisions (including de-risking such as buy-ins/buy-outs); provide insights on asset-liability matching and scheme sustainability; monitor regulatory and accounting developments.

• Transactions & due diligence: Lead actuarial input to M&A and restructuring; assess pension exposures, funding gaps and risk-transfer options; support valuation adjustments and deal negotiations.

• Engagement & practice leadership: Lead multi-disciplinary engagements; manage relationships at CFO/Trustee/Board level; drive revenue growth via business development and cross-service line collaboration; contribute to market positioning and thought leadership.

• Tenders & proposals: Lead and coordinate responses to tender opportunities for pensions-related advisory work.

• People leadership: Build, mentor and develop actuarial teams; coach on technical actuarial and audit matters; foster a high-performing, quality-driven culture; support recruitment and retention.

• Quality, risk & governance: Ensure work meets EY quality and independence standards; manage engagement risks and regulatory expectations; act as escalation point for technical issues and key judgments.

• Qualified Actuary (IFoA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience in pensions actuarial consulting; professional services/advisory background preferred.

• Deep expertise in DB pension actuarial valuations and IAS 19; strong understanding of pension scheme funding/risk and audit/financial reporting processes; experience reviewing actuarial models and assumptions.

• Proven ability to lead major client engagements; senior stakeholder management; business development capability; ability to translate complex actuarial concepts into clear, actionable insights.

We offer a competitive remuneration package. 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 and coaching 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

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Pension

• Maternity & Paternity leave

• Discounted health insurance

• Bike to work Scheme

• Web Doctor - Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family

• Recognition Awards

• The purchase of additional annual leave

• Cash incentives for referrals

• Hybrid Working

• Work Mobile

• Free Gym membership

• TECH MBA paid by EY

• Travel Pass

• Wellness rooms Available in some offices

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.

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.

• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.