2027 Graduate - Trainee Actuarial Consultant - Retirement (Guildford)

Howden Group; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support package

Dedicated training team

Buddy support

Discounted personal health policies

Job summary

Howden Group is recruiting a 2027 Graduate Trainee Actuarial Consultant - Retirement for Guildford. You’ll gain early client exposure and comprehensive training across actuarial and retirement consulting, supported by study leave and mentors to help you complete IFoA exams.

We value diverse perspectives and offer a culture focused on collaboration, wellbeing and development, with a structured graduate programme and a dedicated training team guiding you throughout.

Qualifications

• No experience required; we’ll teach you everything you need to know.
• 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 equivalent).
• Eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist actuarial teams with retirement-related services and reports.
• Support client work and participate in training to develop technical and consulting skills.
• Engage in data processing, validation, and contributing to client meetings.
• Develop communication and problem-solving capabilities across projects.

Education

2:1 degree or equivalent

Job description

2027 Graduate - Trainee Actuarial Consultant - Retirement (Guildford)

Guildford, United Kingdom

Job Description

Please read beforesubmitting: You may only apply toone 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: Guildford

Trainee Actuarial Consultant - Retirement

We develop teams who give and welcome different opinions, views and cultural perspectives and building 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. Look at what graduates, who recently joined us have to say:

\"I joined the business as part of the graduate intake, and ever since I started at the firm, I have felt a valued member of the team and have been well supported in my work. The company's culture centres around doing the right thing this shines through, supporting clients, but also in how the business puts emphasis on staff wellbeing and development.\"

“When I first joined, what surprised me the most was the extremely generous study package offered to all graduates. There is a wide variety of resources and a personal study mentor ensuring that students have all the materials and the guidance needed to succeed in the IFoA exams. On top of that, graduates have substantial study days to effectively prepare for the exams.”

What you’ll be doing?

All of our graduates get early opportunities to work directly with clients and plenty of training to develop their 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.

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.