Actuary

Actuaries work with companies and government departments, to help them forecast long-term financial costs and investment risks. On a day to day basis they may analyse statistics, forecast finances, test financial options, assess risks, use computers to build mathematical and statistical models, write reports and presentations, explain findings to managers, government ministers or business clients and much more.

HOW TO BECOME AN ACTUARY

The main routes to get into this role are:

UNIVERSITY OPTIONS 

You can get into this job by doing a degree and then joining a graduate actuarial training scheme.

Most employers will look for a degree with a high level of mathematical skills. For example:

A course with a placement year or a summer internship will give you valuable experience and an advantage when you apply for work.

You could take a postgraduate degree in actuarial science that may allow you to qualify as an actuary in a shorter time.

Some actuarial companies may offer sponsorship for postgraduate courses.

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APPRENTICESHIP OPTIONS

You may be able to start by completing an actuarial technician higher apprenticeship or actuary degree apprenticeship. This is dependent on the company and you will usually need to complete an interview for this role. 

For more information click here : https://actuaries.org.uk/qualify/become-an-actuary/actuarial-apprenticeships/

Apprenticeship Finders

https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

employers

Most trainees begin their careers in the financial services industry, particularly in the traditional employment areas of insurance and pensions.


Look for jobs here : 

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/government-actuarys-department

https://www.actuaries.org.uk/find-actuary


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