Actuarial Analyst & People Manager - UK Pensions Market

Company:

Mercer

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Consulting Support team at Mercer. This role will be based in Lisbon. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

Our responsibilities include supporting the lead consultant in identifying and addressing client’s needs, solving and replying to client’s queries, drafting communications, amongst other more technical and complex requests.

A critical success factor for our team is maintaining constant communication with a diverse range of colleagues, from junior analysts to senior consultants at Mercer. While strong communication skills are essential, the role also requires critical thinking and meticulous attention to detail.

We will count on you to:

• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team to achieve departmental goals.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
• Manage performance, provide constructive feedback, and support professional growth of team members.
• Engage in data and risk analysis.
• Produce reports.
• Collaborate with client and project teams.
• Ensure timely delivery of projects to the required high standards.

 What you need to have:

• A degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Sciences, Management, Economics, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of proven work experience in related areas.
• Ability to work effectively across different cultures and build strong relationships with colleagues.
• Proactive approach to work and a high level of emotional intelligence.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with team members and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to handle conflict, resolve issues, and make decisions under pressure.
• High level of comfort with English, both written and spoken.
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

 What makes you stand out?

• Knowledge of actuarial and UK pensions concepts.
• Proven experience in people management or team leadership, preferably within a similar industry.
• Proven project management skills, with experience in managing projects effectively.
• A proactive approach to professional development and staying updated with industry trends.

 Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit mercer.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.