Senior Client Consultant – LGPS Pensions

Aimed at qualified actuaries with strong Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) experience seeking a distinguished consulting role.

About the Role

You will lead and grow your own portfolio of LGPS clients, with the opportunity to progress into a Team Leader position. Your responsibilities will include:

• Driving client strategy, managing delivery, and governance activity.
• Collaborating closely with Partners to set priorities and elevate client relationships.

Join a fast-growing team specialising in LGPS actuarial and governance work, including emerging regulatory-driven projects. Key focus areas include:

• Funding strategy
• Employer risk & asset pooling
• Governance support & employer transitions
• Statutory reporting

Critical skills for this role: ✔ Strong organisational ability ✔ Commercial awareness ✔ Leadership & team development

A Snapshot of Your Day

• Client Consulting: Serve as the primary LGPS accounting/main contact for pension funds and employers, providing bespoke advice.
• Relationship Building: Develop deep knowledge of client needs.
• Team Management: Oversee client teams, ensuring high-quality, on-time delivery.
• Partner Support: Work with Partners to identify and resolve issues (e.g. fee disputes or service concerns).
• Meetings & Initiatives: Attend client discussions and report emerging opportunities.
• Specialist Work: Lead internal working groups on topics like LGPS accounting or governance.
• Risk Assessment: Apply actuarial techniques to evaluate LGPS pension risks.
• Quality Control: Review work of junior team members for compliance & accuracy.
• Strategic Advice: Guide clients on achieving objectives while balancing stakeholder needs.
• Business Development: Explore upsell opportunities with Barnett Waddingham/Howden services.
• Presentation Skills: Deliver internal briefings, client presentations, and external talks as required.
• Pitch Support: Assist in securing new business (tenders & proposals).