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          Helping you find a career in the actuarial trainee industry

          As an actuarial you will evaluate complex risks using highly developed analytical and numerical skills, as well as keeping a firm strategic eye on the future.

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          FAQs
          What does an Actuarial Trainee do?

          As a trainee, you will perform tasks to support senior colleagues

          • Carry out calculations
          • Make financial projections based on pre-constructed models
          • Make your own financial models
          • Evaluate the different models and decide which are most suitable
          • Analyse results and reports
          • Draft reports to feedback to your senior colleagues
          • Study for your professional qualification, e.g. making notes on the job
          • Preparing presentations, reports, valuations and quarterly updates
          • Monitoring risk within trading positions
          • Advising on issues, e.g. the selection of investment managers and directors
          What skills and interests should an Actuarial Trainee have?
          • Great numeracy skills
          • Confidence with calculations
          • Highly self-motivated
          • Great at problem solving
          • Hard working and determined
          • Excellent communication skills
          • Flexible and foresighted
          What hours does an Actuarial Trainee typically do?

          The working hours are typically advertised as 9am - 5pm. However, you should expect to work overtime.

          What environment is an Actuarial Trainee based in?

          You are likely to be higher by large financial institutions, and therefore, you will be office-based.

          How much does an Actuarial Trainee travel?

          Travel opportunities will depend mostly on the size of the company which determines their offices around the UK. If you are with a large company then you may be required to travel between offices and visits to corporate clients may also be necessary.

          How much does an Actuarial Trainee get paid?

          Starting salaries for graduates will range between £25,000 to £35,000 and the average salary is £32,000. Salaries will vary according to location and they are typically higher in London to reflect the higher cost of living.

          Once you are newly qualified, you can earn between £40,000 and £55,000. When you have successfully gained around 10-15 years' worth of experience, salaries are typically more than £60,000.

          Senior directors can expect salaries that exceed £200,000.

          Perks & benefits

          Companies usually pay for all examinations.

          What qualifications does an Actuarial Trainee need?

          The minimum requirement for this role is a bachelor's degree, particularly for candidates with strong numerical skills.

          Useful subjects to study at school & university
          • Actuarial Science and/or Actuarial Mathematics
          • Business or Finance
          • Economics
          • Engineering
          • Mathematics and/or Statistics
          • Risk Management
          • Science, e.g. Physics and Chemistry
          Further reading

          Government Actuary's Department (GAD)
          Actuarial Education Company (ActEd)

          Photo from MaxPixel, cropped and resized.