Actuarial Summer Internship - July 2027 intake

EY UK; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Coaching and mentorship

Exposure to ESG & M&A

Regulatory change exposure

Competitive salary

Job summary

EY UK invites you to join the Actuarial Summer Internship to explore Life Insurance, Non-Life Insurance and Pensions while developing data-driven insights and analytical thinking.

You will work with high-performing teams on real-world projects, gain hands-on experience, coaching, and exposure to ESG, M&A and regulatory change, shaping the future of the industry.

Based in the UK for the duration of the programme, four weeks starting July 2027, with a competitive salary.

Responsibilities

• Work across the full capabilities of Actuarial, including Life-Insurance, Non-Life Insurance and Pensions.
• Engage on real-world projects helping insurers and pension providers navigate risk.
• Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver actuarial and business transformation solutions.
• Use data, modelling and technology to uncover insights and solve complex business challenges.
• Develop skills through hands-on experiences, coaching and exposure to ESG, M&A and regulatory change.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Curiosity mindset

Collaboration

Communication

Digital, data and AI fluency

Integrity and accountability

Job description

Shape a more secure future for insurers and pension savers

Programme overview

On the Actuarial Summer Internship, you'll help shape the future with confidence while gaining insight into Life Insurance, Non-Life Insurance or Pensions. Working alongside high-performing teams, you'll use data, technology and analytical thinking to help insurers and pension providers navigate change and prepare for tomorrow's challenges. As a Shaper of the future, you'll build valuable skills, make a meaningful contribution and help create a more resilient industry.

Core skills for success

• Analytical thinking and judgement – using data, modelling and insight to help clients navigate risk and make informed decisions.
• Curiosity Mindset – continuously building new technical, digital and professional skills to stay future-ready.
• Collaboration and communication – working with diverse teams and translating complex findings into clear, actionable insights.
• Digital, data and AI fluency – using technology and innovation to uncover insights and improve the way we work.
• Integrity and accountability – taking ownership and applying sound judgement to build trust and deliver quality outcomes.
• Adaptability and resilience – embracing change and learning quickly to solve challenges in a dynamic environment.

What you will be doing

• Working across the full capabilities of Actuarial, including: Life-Insurance, Non-Life Insurance and Pensions.
• Working on real-world projects that help insurers and pension providers navigate risk and prepare for the future.
• Collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative actuarial and business transformation solutions.
• Using data, modelling and technology to uncover insights and solve complex business challenges.
• Developing your skills through hands-on experience, coaching and exposure to areas including investments, environmental, social and governance (ESG), mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and regulatory change.

Please note: Due to UK policies, you must be based in the UK for the entire duration of the programme.

Key programme facts

• Programme length
  Four weeks
• Professional qualification
  Skills and training for the future
• Salary
  Competitive
• Start date
  July 2027