Buck-Principal Ret Actuary

Job Category: Business/Strategic Management Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Company: ACS inc Buck-Principal Ret Actuary Job Description:Buck Consultants, an ACS company, is one of the world’s leading human resource and benefit consulting firms, with more than 1,500 professionals in 15 countries. Buck Consultants helps clients move their business forward by developing solutions for managing every aspect of their human resources function. We offer services through seven lines of business: Administrative Services (Product Development), Communication, Compensation, Global Consulting, Health and Welfare, Human Resource Management, and Retirement. Buck’s parent company, ACS, is one of the world’s leading providers of total business process outsourcing (BPO) solutions.FINANCIAL SKILLSDevelop and adhere to schedules and budgets resulting in on-time, profitable projects Manage consulting relationships profitably while achieving a high level of client retention and appropriate levels of growth (through existing and/or new client relationships)Understand and meet the financial reporting requirements of the firm Implement best practices and standardized procedures for valuation clients to ensure maximum realizationEnsure that work is done by the most junior staff available who can handle the assignment competently and deliver a product of appropriate quality Contribute to the financial success of the organizationCONSULTING SKILLS Participate in developing creative, strategic, proactive and technically correct advice to clients both in special situations and in your day to day responsibilitiesDisplay strong written and oral communication skills including the ability to articulate complex concepts Organize client meetings to gather information, establish needs, clarify expectations, develop strategy and obtain feedback Ensure quality services are provided to clients (e.g. compliance with the peer review policy established for the practice)Contribute to advancement of the firm by seeking to learn and share best practicesKeep abreast of developments in the field and at your clients so that you maintain your technical, professional expertise and recognize upcoming client issues so that you can be timely and informed in your advice to clients.BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SKILLS Readily identify client needs and opportunities to introduce or cross-sell Buck and ACS products and services Participate in proposal drafting and new business presentations Contribute to Buck?s thought leadership initiatives, promote visibility of Buck and develop contacts through speaking engagements, publications and other participation in industry and professional associations. Demonstrate knowledge of the market and competitors, and what sets Buck apartDemonstrate the ability to grow the business ? at existing and/or new clientsStrive to achieve a connection with clients and prospectsNetwork ? keep in touch with people as they leave clients, audit or law firms or elsewhere to help you in business development for the firm.PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT SKILLS Assist in interviewing, recruiting and hiring high quality staff Mentor and train staff, continually focusing on developmental opportunities Network within Buck (including other offices) demonstrating support and respect of Buck peers Conduct meaningful performance appraisals of direct reports. Take appropriate action, when necessary. Lead a highly efficient staff with high chargeable timeProfessional Credentials Buck strongly supports the attainment of professional credentials by our staff. This is vitally important to the company, our clients and to the candidate's career development. Buck?s practice standards will specify which credentials are required for performing certain client services. To become a Principal, someone functioning as an actuary must be enrolled and should be an Associate or Fellow in the Society of Actuaries. If you work primarily with governmental plans, you must be an Associate in the Society of Actuaries and you are strongly encouraged to become a Fellow and to become enrolled.ACS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not Discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance. People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment with ACS may request such accommodations by calling or by sending an e-mail to accommodations@acs-.Job Experience:FINANCIAL SKILLSDevelop and adhere to schedules and budgets resulting in on-time, profitable projects Manage consulting relationships profitably while achieving a high level of client retention and appropriate levels of growth (through existing and/or new client relationships)Understand and meet the financial reporting requirements of the firm Implement best practices and standardized procedures for valuation clients to ensure maximum realizationEnsure that work is done by the most junior staff available who can handle the assignment competently and deliver a product of appropriate quality Contribute to the financial success of the organizationCONSULTING SKILLS Participate in developing creative, strategic, proactive and technically correct advice to clients both in special situations and in your day to day responsibilitiesDisplay strong written and oral communication skills including the ability to articulate complex concepts Organize client meetings to gather information, establish needs, clarify expectations, develop strategy and obtain feedback Ensure quality services are provided to clients (e.g. compliance with the peer review policy established for the practice)Contribute to advancement of the firm by seeking to learn and share best practicesKeep abreast of developments in the field and at your clients so that you maintain your technical, professional expertise and recognize upcoming client issues so that you can be timely and informed in your advice to clients.BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SKILLS Readily identify client needs and opportunities to introduce or cross-sell Buck and ACS products and services Participate in proposal drafting and new business presentations Contribute to Buck?s thought leadership initiatives, promote visibility of Buck and develop contacts through speaking engagements, publications and other participation in industry and professional associations. Demonstrate knowledge of the market and competitors, and what sets Buck apartDemonstrate the ability to grow the business ? at existing and/or new clientsStrive to achieve a connection with clients and prospectsNetwork ? keep in touch with people as they leave clients, audit or law firms or elsewhere to help you in business development for the firm.PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT SKILLS Assist in interviewing, recruiting and hiring high quality staff Mentor and train staff, continually focusing on developmMinimum Education Required: BachelorYears of Experience Required: More than 5 yearsThis company may offer relocation assistance. George Buck's founding principles - unwavering dedication to clients, innovation, and high standards - sparked the successful growth. In 1999, PENSIONS & INVESTMENTS honored George Buck as one of its "Men of the Century." He was cited for pioneering the application of sound actuarial principles to retirement plans. In addition, the award recognized Buck as the first consulting firm to specialize in the establishment and valuation of pension plans.