Senior Pension Actuary | Actuarial Services Firm

For one of our clients, we are currently looking for an experienced Senior Pension Actuary to join their team in Mechelen .

Our client is a leading Belgian specialist in pension funds and Employee Benefits , providing actuarial and strategic services to major Belgian pension funds and corporate organisations.

The organisation combines the entrepreneurial and personal approach of a specialised organisation with the expertise, stability and resources of an established player within the Belgian insurance market.

The company has strong expertise in pension fund management, funding, ALM, IFRS/IAS, pension plan design and regulatory matters , supporting its clients with complex actuarial and strategic challenges.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 pro