I am a senior consultant at Eames Consulting, specialising in pensions actuarial recruitment. I work with a range of clients, from boutique firms to large consultancies, helping them secure the best actuarial talent at all levels&mdash;from part-qualified actuaries to seasoned professionals.
With over a decade of experience in recruitment, I bring deep market knowledge and a consultative approach to both clients and candidates. My focus is on building strong, long-term relationships, ensuring every placement is not just a technical fit but a cultural one too. I take pride in my ability to source candidates who align with a company&rsquo;s vision and team dynamic, providing detailed feedback and open communication throughout the process.
For me, being an Opportunity Maker is about thinking outside the box and creating opportunities where they might not seem obvious. The actuarial space is highly technical, but career success is just as much about cultural fit as it is about skill set. That&rsquo;s why Eames' value of Cultural Connectivity resonates with me&mdash;I know that for a career move to be truly successful, both the candidate and the client need to be the right match. Seeing the people I&rsquo;ve placed thrive in their careers, and even return to me for hiring support, is one of the most rewarding aspects of my role.
Typical Roles Sourced:
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<li data-start="741" data-end="1321">Pensions Actuary&nbsp;</li>
<li data-start="741" data-end="1321">Pensions Actuarial Analyst&nbsp;</li>
<li data-start="741" data-end="1321">Pricing Actuary (Life)&nbsp;</li>
<li data-start="741" data-end="1321">DB Pricing Actuary&nbsp;</li>
<li data-start="741" data-end="1321">Modelling Actuary (Life)&nbsp;</li>
<li data-start="741" data-end="1321">Financial Reporting Actuary (Life)&nbsp;</li>
<li data-start="741" data-end="1321">Actuarial Pensions Director&nbsp;</li>
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London

Sarah O'Brien

Specialist Disciplines

Actuarial

Life & Pensions

Data Services Actuarial Consultant – Edinburgh (Hybrid)

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:<ul><li>Supporting data readiness for endgame strategies such as buy-ins, buy-outs, and member option exercises</li><li>Working on benefit rectification projects including GMP equalisation, GMP rectification, and Barber window extensions</li><li>Delivering data cleanse projects, benefit tranching, and legacy scheme reconstruction</li><li>Reviewing data to support member communications or benefit changes</li><li>Advising clients on data risks and helping develop scheme-level data strategies</li></ul>You’ll collaborate closely with actuarial, administration, and pension risk transfer teams, while helping develop internal methodologies and tools.What We’re Looking For<ul><li>Experience supporting data readiness for buy-in/out and member option exercises</li><li>Background in benefit rectification projects (GMP equalisation, Barber window extensions, etc.)</li><li>Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills</li><li>Experience reviewing data for communications or benefit changes</li><li>Ability to advise clients on data risks and implement practical solutions</li><li>Proven track record managing multiple fast-paced, high-profile workstreams</li><li>Strong collaboration and project management skills</li></ul>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.

Data Services Actuarial Consultant – Edinburgh (Hybrid)

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