Actuarial Graduate Programme - September 2027 intake

EY; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in the United Kingdom offers an Actuarial Graduate Programme that develops actuarial and consulting expertise through two years of work with insurers and pension providers. Graduates receive training to qualify as actuaries, typically over three to five years, while solving complex risks using data, technology and professional judgement.

You will work in high-performing teams across Life, Non-Life and Pensions, applying analytics and collaboration to deliver meaningful client outcomes and

Responsibilities

• 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, ESG, regulatory change and mergers and acquisition (M&A) projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Curiosity

Collaboration

Digital fluency

Professionalism

Adaptability

Job description

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.