About First Actuarial

First Actuarial has been around since 2004, when a small group of like-minded actuaries came together to bring fresh thinking to pensions consultancy. Two decades later, we’re celebrating our 20th anniversary with events at all our six offices. It’s a great time to be part of First Actuarial. Following last year’s 20% revenue increase, our strong growth path has continued into this year, and we now employ around 450 people in the UK.

We’re still an independent business with no chargeable hours targets, giving our people the time to deliver their best work and excel. We shape our high-quality services by listening closely to our clients’ needs. And we price those services fairly.

As we develop our business, prospects for our people grow. Our Basingstoke, Leeds, Manchester, Peterborough, London and Tonbridge offices provide supportive work environments where everyone can make a difference. We enjoy work and celebrate our successes. And we provide support and helpful feedback so we all learn and improve.

We love numbers, but we love people more. Staff wellbeing and work-life balance have always been core values. Beyond the firm, we’re known for our integrity. We’re happy to challenge conventional thinking and speak up. Our pioneering work is set to transform the lives of millions of younger people with a new type of pension.

The role

Due to our continued success, First Actuarial have an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our fast-growing Employee Benefits (EB) team in Tonbridge. As an Associate Consultant, you will provide support to the existing team, and if you want, gradually develop your knowledge and skills to become a fully-fledged Consultant.

About you

You should have first-rate numerical skills and a strong academic performance, and you will have experience in working in all types of Group Protection and Healthcare services (i.e., group life assurance, group income protection, group critical illness, private medical insurance, and health cash plans).  It is an advantage, but not essential, to have experience in defined contribution (DC) pensions and auto-enrolment.  In addition, you will have the following skills:

• Communication – be an excellent communicator who understands how to express complicated ideas in a simple, concise, and clear way, and the ability to develop your communication approach as your exposure to clients increases;
• Characteristics – a can do, enthusiastic approach to tackling problems, and a desire to build positive relationships with your colleagues and clients;
• Self-discipline – determined and motivated to meet the demands of studying and working full-time;
• Organisation – Excellent time management skills and workload prioritisation;
• Problem solving – an agile mind able to examine challenges from various aspects.

Responsibilities

Associate Consultants are responsible for a variety of tasks from Group Protection and Healthcare renewals, rebroking and claims to clear communications and preparing advice. Keeping up to date with the latest employee benefits news and legislation is an essential part of delivering our services.  You’ll be responsible for:

• Liaising with clients and benefit providers by telephone, e-mail and at meetings;
• Meeting deadlines and requirements on a portfolio of corporate clients;
• Drafting standard and bespoke advice and communications;
• Supporting consultants with meetings, including gathering / analysing data, preparing reports, and joining meetings taking minutes;
• Supporting the implementation of new clients;
• Group protection, healthcare and pension provider research;
• Developing opportunities in Financial Wellbeing;
• Expanding your wider employee benefits knowledge and staying up to date on benefits and pension issues;

Not all the work we do is traditional consultancy work – you probably know that we often challenge conventional thinking. So, we will give you lots of variety and challenge – utilising your well-honed skills and bringing your own thinking. 

What we offer you

We’ll actively support you as you build your career – and reward you for doing so. At every level of seniority, we offer:

• A competitive remuneration package, including bonus and profit-sharing payments
• Private health insurance, life insurance and income protection insurance
• 25 days annual leave as standard, increasing with length of service, an extra day at Christmas, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional holidays
• A non-contributory pension
• Full training and study support.

We have hybrid working in place for colleagues who prefer home-working for part of the week. We’re also flexible on working day arrangements and will happily accommodate a range of personal commitments from day one.

Our straightforward, interview-based approach to recruitment ensures equal opportunities for all applicants.

Please note that we can only accept candidates who have a permanent right to work in the UK.

Apply now with covering letter and CV