Senior Pension Actuary | Actuarial Services Firm

As a Senior Pension Actuary, you will be responsible for your own client portfolio, mainly consisting of pension funds and large corporate organisations.

You will act as a trusted actuarial advisor and business owner for your clients, combining strong technical expertise with a solid understanding of their financial, strategic and regulatory challenges.

The role offers broad exposure to pension funds, Employee Benefits, funding strategies, ALM, accounting and regulatory developments, while combining technical expertise with direct client responsibility.

Your responsibilities

Actuarial Management & Pension Funds

• Act as business owner for a portfolio of pension funds and corporate clients.
• Take responsibility for the actuarial management of pension funds, including actuarial valuations, reporting, funding monitoring and advice.
• Perform actuarial calculations and analyses related to pension schemes and Employee Benefits.
• Prepare IFRS/IAS calculations and reports.
• Analyse the impact of changes to pension plans and specific client situations.
• Ensure accurate documentation of actuarial processes and methodologies.

Pension & Strategic Advisory

• Advise clients on funding plans, SIP, ALM, continuity tests and reinsurance.
• Support the design and implementation of new pension schemes and changes to existing pension plans.
• Advise on the impact of new pension legislation and FSMA circulars.
• Contribute to complex cases involving M&A, the Belgian 80% rule, single status and other regulatory or strategic developments.
• Translate complex actuarial analyses into clear and practical recommendations.

Client Relationships

• Act as a trusted advisor and point of contact for your client portfolio.
• Build long-term relationships based on expertise, reliability and client focus.
• Understand clients' specific needs and challenges and adapt your advice accordingly.
• Present actuarial analyses and recommendations in a clear and structured manner.
• Work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure high-quality results.

Quality, Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Critically and analytically evaluate actuarial processes and methodologies.
• Identify opportunities to make internal processes more efficient and improve quality.
• Contribute to the development and documentation of best practices.
• Share expertise and collaborate with colleagues across different departments.
• Participate in projects aimed at further developing the actuarial services.

• You hold a Master's degree in Actuarial Sciences, Mathematics, Business Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science or an equivalent quantitative field.
• You have 6 to 10 years of relevant professional experience, ideally within pension funds, Employee Benefits, actuarial services, Life Insurance or a similar environment.
• You have strong knowledge of Belgian pension schemes and actuarial principles.
• You have experience with topics such as IFRS/IAS, funding, ALM, pension plan design and regulatory developments.
• You are able to communicate complex topics in a clear and structured manner.
• You have strong communication skills and enjoy working with colleagues across different departments.
• You work independently and in an organised manner and are able to manage different projects and priorities effectively.
• You are strongly client-oriented and able to build professional relationships based on trust.
• You are fluent in Dutch and have a good professional knowledge of French.

• A permanent position within a leading Belgian specialist in pension funds and Employee Benefits.
• The opportunity to work with major Belgian and international clients on varied and challenging actuarial projects.
• A role with significant responsibility as business owner of your own client portfolio.
• A broad scope covering pension funds, Employee Benefits, ALM, funding, IFRS/IAS and regulatory matters.
• The opportunity to combine technical actuarial expertise with client advisory and project responsibility.
• An entrepreneurial and people-oriented working environment where autonomy, initiative and personal contribution are valued.
• A combination of the flexibility of a specialised organisation and the stability of an established player.
• Continuous training, coaching and knowledge sharing to support your professional development.
• An excellent work-life balance, supported by a flexible hybrid working model.
• A modern working environment in Mechelen, easily accessible from the surrounding region.

A Particularly Attractive Compensation Package

• A competitive gross monthly salary, aligned with your experience and expertise.
• An attractive performance bonus reflecting your personal contribution and results.
• A comprehensive group insurance plan supporting your long-term financial future.
• Hospitalisation insurance providing additional protection for you and your family.
• Meal vouchers and additional financial benefits.
• A competitive net expense allowance.
• A flexible cafeteria plan, allowing you to tailor part of your compensation to your personal needs.
• Full reimbursement of public transport.
• Exclusive discounts through an extensive range of partner offers.
• Continuous opportunities for training, coaching and further career development.