At a Glance
- Tasks: Work directly with clients and develop your actuarial skills in a supportive environment.
- Company: Join an employee-owned business that values collaboration and diversity.
- Benefits: Generous study support, career progression, and access to health policies.
- Other info: No experience needed; we’ll teach you everything you need to know!
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in a global industry with excellent training and mentorship.
- Qualifications: 2:1 degree, A at A-Level in Maths, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Please read before submitting: You may only apply to one trainee programme for our 2027 intake. If you do apply for multiple locations, we'll only consider you for the one you've applied for first.
Location: Birmingham
Trainee Actuarial Consultant - Retirement
We develop teams who give and welcome different opinions, views and cultural perspectives and build on our culture of doing the right thing. We want everyone to feel they can bring their whole self to work, confident they are included and respected whilst working together to build an inclusive and diverse working environment.
The supportive structure we have in place will help you manage your work/life balance, which is why our study support package and dedicated training team are always on hand for guidance throughout our graduate programme and beyond.
What you’ll be doing?
- All of our graduates get early opportunities to work directly with clients and plenty of training to develop your technical, communication and problem-solving skills. Some of the tasks you can get involved in as a Trainee Actuarial Consultant working across our Actuarial and Employer Consulting teams include:
- A variety of actuarial services to defined benefit pension schemes, such as:
- actuarial calculations
- processing and validating data for actuarial valuations
- working with consultants to assess the objectives and requirements of clients
- preparing draft client reports and advice
- attending client meetings and taking an active role in presentations
- Supporting our corporate team on a wide range of areas.
- Opportunities to be involved in building up our capabilities in other exciting areas of the firm.
Our trainee consultants develop a broad, transferable skillset which covers both technical and consulting matters. You will also have opportunities to work on a wide range of projects and to develop your softer skills. Alongside the on-the-job training you will have full study support comprising of study leave, financial support, and a study mentor - we want you to succeed with us!
Who are we looking for?
No experience is needed; we'll teach you everything you need to know! Our current graduate vacancies require a minimum 2:1 degree, A at A-Level or Higher Maths and Level 6 at GCSE English Language or B at Scottish National 5 (or other equivalent qualifications). We require dedicated individuals with a strong academic background who are dynamic, proactive and have excellent communication skills. To be eligible for our programme, you must have the full and unrestricted right to work in the UK.
Application process
Our application process is designed to help you show your potential, not to test what you already know! Thank you for your interest in our 2027 graduate position. Once you've completed your application and answered the eligibility questions, we'll review your responses to confirm that you meet the programme's eligibility requirements. Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will progress to the next stage of the recruitment process. The Early Careers team will review the results and successful applicants will be invited to a short telephone call before the assessment day in the local office that you have applied for.
Why should you apply?
At Howden, people are at the heart of everything we do. As an employee-owned business, we believe success is built through collaboration, learning and supporting one another. You'll gain exposure to an exciting global industry, receive structured development and build relationships that could shape your future career.
You’ll also benefit from:
- Excellent training and development schemes and accelerated career progression.
- Access to a buddy to support you throughout your internship.
- Access to discounted personal health policies as well as a range of insurance products.
2027 Graduate - Actuarial Trainee Consultant - Retirement (Birmingham) employer: BW Career Site 1
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