Actuarial Graduate Programme – September 2027

EY; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Client exposure

Mentorship

Job summary

EY in Birmingham invites applications for its Actuarial Graduate Programme starting September 2027. You will join high-performing teams, applying data, modelling and analytical thinking to help insurers and pension providers build a more secure future.

The two-year programme includes hands-on client experience, training to qualify as an actuary (IFoA), and exposure to actuarial, business transformation, ESG and regulatory projects within a supportive EY environment.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and judgement to assess risk and deliver insights.
• Curiosity and motivation to build technical, digital and professional skills.
• Collaboration and relationship building across teams to deliver outcomes.
• Digital fluency to use data and tools for insights and better decisions.
• Professionalism, integrity and accountability in client work.
• Adaptability and resilience to changing industry challenges.

Responsibilities

• Working across full Actuarial capabilities including Life, Non-Life and Pensions.
• Engaging in projects helping insurers and pension providers navigate risk.
• Using data, modelling and technology to uncover insights for decisions.
• Collaborating with clients and EY teams on actuarial and related projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Curiosity

Collaboration

Communication

Digital fluency

Adaptability

Education

IFoA qualification path

Job description

Actuarial Graduate Programme – September 2027 intake

Birmingham

Shape a more secure future for insurers and pension savers

Programme overview

On the Actuarial Graduate Programme, you’ll help shape the future with confidence by helping insurers and pension providers build a more secure future. You’ll work in high-performing teams, using data, technology and analytical thinking to solve complex challenges, manage risk and support better decision-making. As a Shaper of the future, you’ll develop actuarial and consulting expertise while creating meaningful impact for clients and building trust and confidence across the industry.

The programme is two years, however, we’ll provide continued support and training to help graduates to qualify as actuaries, which typically takes three-five years in total

Core skills for success

• Analytical thinking and judgement – using data, modelling and professional judgement to assess risk and deliver insights that help clients make confident decisions for the future.
• Curiosity and motivation – continuously building technical, digital and professional skills to challenge thinking, embrace new ideas and shape innovative solutions.
• Collaboration, communication and relationship building – working across teams and disciplines to turn complex analysis into clear, meaningful outcomes for clients and stakeholders.
• Digital and AI fluency – using technology, data and innovative tools to uncover insights, improve processes and deliver greater impact.
• Professionalism, integrity and accountability – taking ownership, acting with care and applying sound judgement to build trust and confidence in every outcome.
• Adaptability and resilience – embracing change, learning quickly and responding confidently to new challenges in a fast-moving industry.

What you will be doing

• Working across the full capabilities of Actuarial, including: Life-Insurance, Non-Life Insurance and Pensions.
• Working on projects that help insurers and pension providers navigate risk, respond to change and build a more secure future.
• Using data, modelling and technology to uncover insights, solve complex challenges and support confident decision-making.
• Collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary EY teams on actuarial, business transformation, investment, environmental, social , and governance (ESG), regulatory change and mergers and acquisition (M&A projects.
• Developing your skills and confidence through hands-on client experience, presenting your ideas and learning from experienced professionals in a supportive team environment.

Key programme facts

• Programme length: Two years
• Professional qualification: The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries
• Salary: Competitive
• Start date: September 2027