Defined Benefit Actuarial Student - Consultant

KPMG • Birmingham, England • Posted June 06, 2026

About the Role

Job description

Defined Benefit Actuarial Student - Consultant

Location- London, Birmingham, Manchester

KPMG’s Pensions Advisory business continues to build out its new pensions team, and requires individuals that can bring different skill sets to the team.

We are looking for a talented Consultant to join our team, who will be responsible for working closely with colleagues in defined benefit pensions.

What will you be doing?

  • Advise on DB journey planning, risk management, and endgame options (self‑sufficiency, buy‑out, surplus)
  • Provide funding advice to sponsors and support compliance with the DB Funding Code
  • Advise on contingent funding arrangements and special purpose vehicles (SPVs)
  • Deliver pensions due diligence for mergers and acquisitions
  • Support member education and communications
  • Advise on benefit change, benefit design, governance, and regulatory compliance
  • ...