Dec 10 2024 47 mins 1
Julian is a Senior Actuarial Consultant and rectification specialist at Capita.
We discuss everything from his journey into the profession with a degree in English Literature, working at consultancies of different sizes, becoming an industry expert in rectifications & GMP equalisation, the importance of building strong technical knowledge early in an actuarial career, Julian’s approach to interviewing people for his team, and his views on the future of pensions.
Julian also shares his perspective on neurodivergence in the workplace, having been diagnosed with ADHD and Autism quite recently. He shares how these traits have shaped his approach to work, highlighting both the challenges and advantages they bring.
It was a pleasure to get to know Julian and I hope you enjoy the conversation!
01:30 Julian’s history
13:00 What he does now
18:30 His views on pensions
24:00 Neurodivergence
42:30 Final thoughts
Here is the link to the video I mention during the podcast, in which Julian shares more about his experiences with neurodivergence: https://capita.wistia.com/medias/nj9kxxbs2u
Please connect with him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-tolan-fia-96204a15/
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