Meet Yadu, Partner

I joined LCP as a graduate in September 2009, having done an internship in pensions actuarial during the previous summer. I enjoyed the complex nature of the job and as a respected and challenging profession I felt that training as an actuary would provide the right start to my career. I did not think I would still be in the same job ten years later though, and my promotion to Partner means that number is only going to grow!

I started by learning how to place a value on future pension promises (which are volatile and uncertain) to help our clients budget for their commitments and manage the associated risks. Over the next few years I had the opportunity to work on several different aspects of pensions from liability management exercises to long-term journey planning. More recently I have specialised in advising clients on the best strategy to insure these uncertain promises, which is the work that I find most interesting and challenging.

My advice to future graduates... starting at the right firm is more important than starting in the right role, and a firm like LCP where you get the opportunity to work with and learn from the most senior people can be invaluable.