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XPS Pensions Group is a consulting and actuarial services company that specializes in providing pension advice and solutions to both corporate clients and pension scheme trustees. They offer a range of services, including actuarial consulting, pension administration, investment consulting, and pension scheme management. XPS Pensions Group's ultimate mission is to help their clients navigate the complexities of the pension landscape and ensure the security and sustainability of pension schemes. Their purpose is to provide expert guidance and tailored solutions to effectively manage pension obligations, optimise pension scheme performance, and mitigate risks associated with pension liabilities. XPS Pensions Group aims to empower their clients with the knowledge and support needed to make informed decisions about their pension arrangements, ultimately ensuring the financial well-being of pension scheme members and the organisations they serve.

Finance

XPS Pensions Group

We believe that everyone should expect more from the pensions industry

You must have excellent communication, a 2:1 degree (ideally in maths, economics, or science), A-level A in maths, team skills, responsibility, and right to work confirmation.

You will support the actuarial team by addressing client issues, conducting pension scheme valuations, and gaining skills for your studies and future career.

Consulting

Research & Development

Belfast

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                  <p><b>XPS Group is a leading UK consulting and administration business specialising in the pensions and insurance </b><b>sectors. At XPS, our vision is to create a vibrant place to work where difference is recognised as a strength and where talented people can flourish and achieve their highest potential</b><b>.</b></p>
                  <p>Our Actuarial business continues to grow and we are looking for an enthusiastic undergraduate who is keen to pursue a industrial placement year within our vibrant Belfast office.</p>
                  <p>A FTSE 250 company, XPS combines expertise and insight with advanced technology and analytics to address the needs of over 1,400 pension schemes and their sponsoring employers on an ongoing and project basis. We undertake pensions administration for over one million members and provide advisory services to schemes and corporate sponsors in respect of schemes of all sizes, including 88 with assets over £1bn. We also provide wider ranging support to insurance companies in the life and bulk annuities sector.</p>
                  <p>Our people drive our success and as an XPS employee you can bring your whole self to work - Everyone is treated equally and with respect. We will provide you with the support and training you need to grow and be at your very best. It’s about inclusion and diversity, ensuring all our people feel included, that they belong to XPS and that they’re happy. Above all, it’s about ensuring everyone has a voice and feels valued. Because they are.</p>
                  <p><b> The Team</b></p>
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                   Our actuaries work closely with trustees and plan sponsors to devise a funding plan suited to each scheme - within the constraints of legislation. The Belfast office provides actuarial and consultancy advice to a range of trustee and corporate clients and is part of a larger actuarial community across our other UK office locations. We use plain English believing that clarity is as important as accuracy in the delivery of actuarial advice.
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                  <p><b>What we offer:</b></p>
                  <p>Find out more about <b>Life at XPS</b></p>
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                   <li>Pension scheme, matching contribution structure</li>
                   <li>Healthcare cash plan</li>
                   <li>Flexible Benefits Scheme to support you in and out of work, helping you look after you and your family covering Security &amp; Protection, Health &amp; Wellbeing, Lifestyle</li>
                   <li>Life Assurance cover, four times basic salary</li>
                   <li>XPS Rewards (offers High Street discounts and savings from retailers and services providers as well as offers available via phone)</li>
                   <li>Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household</li>
                   <li>Access to a digital GP service</li>
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                  <p>If you feel XPS could be the next step on your career ladder, please apply directly via the links provided and we look forward to learning more about you. We will consider all applicants and respond swiftly.</p>
                  <p>Please discuss with the recruitment team, via phone or email, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process. For example, we can provide materials in an alternative format, or give you extra time in interviews or tests.</p>
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                  <p><i> Please note we reserve the right to close our vacancies early and we only accept CVs direct from candidates or our preferred supplier list.</i></p>
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    Basis
  
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                 Student Placement - Actuarial Team
                
               
              
             
             
              
               
                
                 
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                   Placement Year
                  
                    We are currently taking applications for undergraduates looking to pursue a placement year for September 2025. This role will be 1 year placement in our vibrant Belfast office.
                  
                 
                
               
              
             
             
             
              
               
                
                 
                  XPS Group is a leading UK consulting and administration business specialising in the pensions and insurance sectors. At XPS, our vision is to create a vibrant place to work where difference is recognised as a strength and where talented people can flourish and achieve their highest potential.
                  Our Actuarial business continues to grow and we are looking for an enthusiastic undergraduate who is keen to pursue a industrial placement year within our vibrant Belfast office.
                  A FTSE 250 company, XPS combines expertise and insight with advanced technology and analytics to address the needs of over 1,400 pension schemes and their sponsoring employers on an ongoing and project basis. We undertake pensions administration for over one million members and provide advisory services to schemes and corporate sponsors in respect of schemes of all sizes, including 88 with assets over £1bn. We also provide wider ranging support to insurance companies in the life and bulk annuities sector.
                  Our people drive our success and as an XPS employee you can bring your whole self to work - Everyone is treated equally and with respect. We will provide you with the support and training you need to grow and be at your very best. It’s about inclusion and diversity, ensuring all our people feel included, that they belong to XPS and that they’re happy. Above all, it’s about ensuring everyone has a voice and feels valued. Because they are.
                   The Team
                  
                   Our actuaries work closely with trustees and plan sponsors to devise a funding plan suited to each scheme - within the constraints of legislation. The Belfast office provides actuarial and consultancy advice to a range of trustee and corporate clients and is part of a larger actuarial community across our other UK office locations. We use plain English believing that clarity is as important as accuracy in the delivery of actuarial advice.
                  
                  
                  The Role
                  
                   As a Student Placement with XPS you will:
                  
                 
                
               
              
             
             
              
               
                
                 
                  
                   Our placement students are exposed to a variety of real client issues and from the start you will become a valuable member of a motivated, supportive and sociable team. Our students are exposed to all aspects of the work of our actuarial team, for example carrying out valuations of benefits for pension schemes and individual members. We believe that the experience we offer our placement students allows them to develop invaluable skills that will help them greatly with their future studies and career.
                   
                  
                 
                
               
              
             
             
              
               
                
                 
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                    Essential Criteria
                  
                 
                
               
              
             
             
              
               
                
                 
                  
                   
                    
                     Successful candidates will have excellent communication and organisation skills as well as the ability to “think outside the box” to deliver solutions for our clients.
                    
                   
                    
                     This role requires you to be working towards a minimum of a 2:1 honours degree in any discipline, although ideally mathematics, economics or a science-based subject. Please include individual module marks to date within your CV.
                    
                   
                    
                     You will also need to have achieved an A grade (or higher) at A-Level (or equivalent qualification) in mathematics.
                    
                   Excellent interpersonal skills
                   A client-focused approach with the potential and desire to deliver excellent client service
                   Well-developed communication skills, both orally and in writing, and suitable for a diverse range of people
                   An ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and an aptitude for working with people
                   An eagerness to take on responsibility and an ability to manage multiple demands on your time
                   Ideally, you will be competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and have a general interest in our industry.
                  
                 
                
               
              
             
              
             
              
               
                
                 
                  What we offer:
                  Find out more about Life at XPS
                  
                   Find out more about Our People Approach
                  
                 
                
               
              
             
              
             
              
               
                
                 
                  
                   We offer an attractive reward package, typical benefits can include:
                  
                 
                
               
              
             
             
              
               
                
                 
                  
                   Competitive salary
                   Participation in annual discretionary Bonus Scheme
                   25 days holiday plus flexibility to buy or sell holiday
                   Flexible Bank holidays
                   Pension scheme, matching contribution structure
                   Healthcare cash plan
                   Flexible Benefits Scheme to support you in and out of work, helping you look after you and your family covering Security & Protection, Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
                   Life Assurance cover, four times basic salary
                   XPS Rewards (offers High Street discounts and savings from retailers and services providers as well as offers available via phone)
                   Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household
                   Access to a digital GP service
                   Paid volunteering day when participating in Company organised events
                   Staff referral scheme when you introduce a friend to XPS
                  
                 
                
               
              
             
              
             
              
               
                
                 
                  What next:
                  If you feel XPS could be the next step on your career ladder, please apply directly via the links provided and we look forward to learning more about you. We will consider all applicants and respond swiftly.
                  Please discuss with the recruitment team, via phone or email, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process. For example, we can provide materials in an alternative format, or give you extra time in interviews or tests.
                  
                    If you do not feel ready to apply or still have questions, please email us by clicking here
                  
                 
                
               
              
             
               
             
              
               
                
                 
                  
                   The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following requirements:
                  
                 
                
               
              
             
             
              
               
                
                 
                  
                   Right to Work confirmation
                   DBS Disclosure check
                   Employment or educational references covering five years
                   Satisfactory credit check
                  
                 
                
               
              
             
             
              
               
                
                 
                  We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued, including age, background, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or sexual orientation.
                   Please note we reserve the right to close our vacancies early and we only accept CVs direct from candidates or our preferred supplier list.
                  
                    XPS try wherever possible to respond to all applicants if for any reason you have not heard from us within 28 days of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
                  
                 
                
               
              
             
            
           
          
         
        
       
      
     
     
     
      
       
        
         
          
           
            
             
              
               
                
                 
                  
                   
                    
                     
                      
                       
                        
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