At the Government Actuary’s Department we are renowned for the quality of our advice. This is because we select only the most promising recruits.
Providing actuarial support to some of the largest pension schemes in the UK, our work is crucial to the welfare of millions of people. Our graduates are the actuaries of the future.
As a trainee actuary you will work as part of a team with qualified actuaries in both our London and Glasgow office, to deliver advice across a broad range of areas such as valuations, benefit design, investment strategy and government policy. In addition to advising government, trustees and employers, there may also be opportunities to work in UK and International Social Insurance, long-term care, health, risk and insurance.
As your experience grows you can expect to have regular client contact. To help you qualify as quickly as possible we offer substantial study support with generous study leave, discussion classes, and paid for tutorials, courses, exam entry and exam counselling. We also provide an internal business training program to help trainees grasp the opportunities we offer and to assume new responsibilities, including
- A comprehensive induction and technical training programme
- In-house seminars and professional briefings
- Managerial and business training including project management, team working, presentations, IT skills and managing client relationships
- A friendly and cooperative working environment, where actuaries and senior students are enthusiastic about teaching new trainees and passing on their experience.
Graduate Trainee Actuary Brochure 2011
For further information about our Graduate Trainee Scheme and how to apply please click here
Profiles from Graduate Trainee Actuaries at GAD