Actuarial Pensions & Reward Placement 2027

Higherin; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte Belfast invites ambitious graduates to join its 12‑month Early Careers Industrial placement in Actuarial, Pensions and Reward. You’ll work on real client projects from day one, learning to perform pensions liability calculations, assist with audits, and contribute to wider pensions, reward, HR and analytics work.

You'll be supported by a buddy and a structured induction, with a blend of office and remote working to help you develop professionally in a UK‑wide practice that values

Qualifications

• Maths A Level at grade B or better.
• On track for 2:1 or above in a numerical/ scientific degree.
• Penultimate year of study.

Responsibilities

• Train and work with our first-year graduates on real projects from day one.
• Solve complex problems and build market knowledge across sectors.
• Independently perform pensions liability calculations and assist audits.
• Contribute to pensions, reward, HR and analytics projects.
• Present findings and support broader corporate reporting work.
• Engage with Deloitte teams on merger and acquisition spaces.

Skills

Mathematics

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Maths A Level B

Predicted 2:1 or above in numerical or scientific discipline

Penultimate year of course

Job description

What does this team do?

Our Actuarial, Pensions and Reward team is a rapidly growing team of actuaries, employee benefits specialists, corporate pension advisors and modelling experts. They provide audit and assurance services to those responsible for pension schemes and corporate pension advice.

As pension specialists, you’ll get the opportunity to work in a national practice based in Belfast, with many different learning and development options available. From the start, you’ll take on interesting and challenging work, enabling you to develop personally and professionally within the pensions industry.

What skills and academic qualifications do I need?

• This programme is for university students who are doing well academically and want to test their skills in the real world.
• You’ll need to have achieved a minimum of Maths A Level Grade B, and you need to be on track to achieve a predicted degree classification of 2:1 or above in a numerical or scientific discipline. You must also be in the penultimate year of your course.
• If you’re fascinated by business and can’t wait to get stuck into complex projects that make a difference, you’ll fit right in.
• We have identified 10 core skills that are essential to all our roles in Early Careers. To learn more about these skills and their detailed descriptions, please visit the 'Discover What We Look For' section in our Candidate Zone.

What kind of work will I do?

• For 12 months you’ll be a key part of our business – training and working alongside our first-year graduates. You’ll do real work from day one, using what you’ve learnt at university to help solve complex problems. You’ll help us push boundaries and learn skills that will set you up for an exciting career.
• You’ll get involved with different organisations, enabling you to increase your market knowledge across many different sectors.
• You will work with some of the world’s most recognisable names, including companies publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with some of the UK’s most innovative start-ups and privately‑owned businesses.
• You’ll work alongside our team of pensions specialists, learning to independently perform pensions liability calculations and getting involved in auditing corporate accounts.
• You’ll work on the preparation of audit documentation, present findings and participate in wider pensions, reward, HR and analytics projects.
• You will also contribute to advising corporates on their pension reporting and assist wider Deloitte teams in the merger and acquisition space.

Where will I work?

At Deloitte we recognise how important face‑to‑face interaction is for your development in a new role. We also understand that our people need flexibility, which is why we operate a hybrid system, with a combination of office and home working. If you’re in a client‑facing role, you might be expected to attend client sites on certain days, while your meetings will be a mix of online and in‑person events. Please note your final assessment and induction will also be in‑person, to give you the opportunity to network and build relationships.

All our workspaces are accessible, however, if you require further flexibility due to a health condition or caring responsibilities, please discuss this with our team. You can find further information on our parent and carer policies here.

What’s in it for me?

• You’ll join a world‑class placement programme with huge opportunities for development and the potential to apply for a future fulltime role. This is underpinned by our shared sense of purpose:
• We challenge and we rise to the challenge: We’ll support you to achieve your potential through an outstanding training scheme, an internationally recognised professional qualification and ongoing investment in your development throughout your career.
• We include everyone: You’ll be part of an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued, learning is shared and you can build a strong professional network.
• We do the right thing: You’ll do work with purpose in a place where you can be yourself, grow professionally and personally, and make an impact that underpins the public interest and confidence in financial reporting.

How will I develop?

You’ll receive a comprehensive induction and training plan. And we’ll assign you a buddy, so you’ll always have a friendly face to turn to. There are regular check‑ins with the wider team, who’ll support and encourage you every step of the way.

You’ll get to work directly with organisations on projects where your work has a very real and meaningful impact on their success. Being trusted with real responsibility will give you the opportunity to see what you’re capable of. Not only will this look great on your CV, but you’ll learn transferrable skills, knowledge, and expertise.

Additional support and benefits information

• We’re a collaborative, inclusive firm and we want to help you to use your unique talents and perspectives in the workplace. From diversity networks to wellbeing and much more, we aim to support and reward you in the best way possible. Please use the links below to discover more about our processes, benefits, values and culture.
• You can learn more about the full recruitment process here.
• Do you have accessibility requirements or need reasonable adjustments for the interview or assessment process? Find out how we can help.
• Learn more about our values, culture and purpose as a firm.
• Want to hear from some of our people to inspire your future career? Check out our Life at Deloitte page.
• At Deloitte we value diversity, and we’re committed to ensuring that our people thrive through a wide range of initiatives and diversity networks. Discover more about inclusion and wellbeing.
• We value our people and recognise their hard work. Learn about the rewards and benefits available at Deloitte.

Application deadlines

Application deadlines: There is no specific deadline for this role, but we recommend getting your application in as soon as possible. Please note, some of our roles may close quickly if we experience high demand.

Assessment deadlines: Once you’ve applied to this role, you’ll receive an email from our recruitment team outlining next steps and the relevant deadlines for you to complete the following stages of our process.

We operate a strict one application per year policy across our Early Careers opportunities. We recommend only submitting an application for a role that you feel is right for you.

We’re not able to provide sponsorship for this programme. If you are currently on a student visa and would require sponsorship to join Deloitte after graduation, we’re unable to accept your application to this role, as the salary for the Graduate conversion role in this location does not currently meet the minimum threshold required under the Immigration Rules for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Please apply instead for an Industrial placement in London, Aberdeen, Bristol, Cambridge, Reading, Gatwick or Southampton, where available. In these locations, the Graduate conversion roles meet the relevant salary threshold, and we are able to sponsor Skilled Worker visas.