Data Services Actuarial Consultant

We’re looking for an experienced Defined Benefit actuary to join a growing Data Services team in Edinburgh. This is a hybrid role, with a minimum of two days per week in the office.

The Role

You’ll work on high-profile, fast-paced projects helping pension schemes manage and improve their data. This includes:

• Supporting data readiness for endgame strategies such as buy-ins, buy-outs, and member option exercises
• Working on benefit rectification projects including GMP equalisation, GMP rectification, and Barber window extensions
• Delivering data cleanse projects, benefit tranching, and legacy scheme reconstruction
• Reviewing data to support member communications or benefit changes
• Advising clients on data risks and helping develop scheme-level data strategies

You’ll collaborate closely with actuarial, administration, and pension risk transfer teams, while helping develop internal methodologies and tools.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting data readiness for buy-in/out and member option exercises
• Background in benefit rectification projects (GMP equalisation, Barber window extensions, etc.)
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Experience reviewing data for communications or benefit changes
• Ability to advise clients on data risks and implement practical solutions
• Proven track record managing multiple fast-paced, high-profile workstreams
• Strong collaboration and project management skills

Why Apply

This is a chance to join a supportive, collaborative team where your technical expertise is valued, and your personal and professional development is prioritised. You’ll play a key role in delivering data-driven solutions that influence strategic decision-making for clients.