Advisory & Consulting - Actuarial Graduate Trainee - September 2025 - Glasgow

Our Actuarial team helps insurance organisations manage financial risk by analysing past data and advising on financial implications using our in-house reserving models. Graduates joining this program will gain expertise in actuarial skills such as reserving, data analytics, and regulatory reporting, alongside key consulting skills. Supported by a diverse team of experts, they will have access to various learning opportunities, including formal training and e-learning. Graduates will work with some of the world’s most recognisable companies, including those listed on the London Stock Exchange, as well mutual and proprietary businesses. Our Actuaries work across both life and general insurance industries, addressing diverse client needs. As part of our General Insurance team, you will: – Perform independent calculations to estimate reserves for different classes of insurance; – Perform detailed testing of claims data to challenge management on trends in large and unusual movements; – Review the methodology and assumptions selected by management in their calculation of reserves; As part of our Life Insurance team, you will: – Create independent cashflow models for products such as annuities, whole life, and term assurance, and compare the output with models received from clients. – Review methods to derive assumptions such as lapse, mortality, longevity, mortality trends, morbidity, expenses, discount rates (both deterministic and stochastic), and matching adjustments used in the cashflow projection models. – Use actuarial techniques to create independent expectations to review assumptions related to annuities, whole life, term assurance, and health products. Other general activities will include: – Provide support in writing technical reports – Assist in creating presentations in non-technical language for non-actuaries – Develop client relationships through meetings, social activities, and gaining an understanding of their business/industry. You’re joining us as a permanent employee, so the 3 years is only the beginning of your exceptional career journey at Forvis Mazars. Learning and development Fully funded professional qualification for this role: Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) Additional qualification(s): Level 7 apprenticeship Our supportive culture includes coaching, mentorship, and one-on-one guidance. In addition to funding qualifications, we provide time off to study, and a blended training approach including in person and virtual learning. You will be allocated a buddy before joining who will support you to settle into the team and navigate your first year at Forvis Mazars. You will also receive comprehensive quality training and development to excel in your professional career; this includes development in professional excellence, client excellence, digital excellence, and technical excellence. Our goal is to support you in reaching your full potential and become a standout talent. To understand more read our FAQs.