Marsh Actuarial Intern 2027

Marsh; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Potential full-time role in 2028

Job summary

Marsh is inviting penultimate-year students to join its UK Investments & Retirement team for an eight-week actuarial internship. You will work alongside experienced actuaries, support client solutions, and gain insight into defined benefit pension schemes and risk management.

The internship offers hands-on experience on real projects with real clients, with a view to a potential full-time role in 2028. A valuable networking opportunity with Marsh's global team.

Qualifications

• Penultimate year student with maths background expected.
• GCSE English and Mathematics minimum grade 4.
• Right to Work in the UK (no visa sponsorship).

Responsibilities

• Support actuaries and consultants with analysis and client work.
• Gain knowledge of financial markets and pensions industry.
• Assist on real projects for trustees, sponsors and individuals.

Job description

Company: Marsh

Marsh Actuarial Intern 2027

Join Marsh as a 2027 Actuarial Intern and gain hands‑on experience with our UK Investments & Retirement team. You'll work alongside experienced actuaries, support innovative client solutions, and discover how a global professional services firm is helping shape the future of Health, Wealth and Career.

For many companies, their pensions arrangements can represent a significant financial risk. Our actuarial team provides comprehensive advice to trustees and corporate sponsors of defined benefit pension schemes in areas such as scheme funding, individual benefits, risk management and more.

As trusted advisors, our main goal is to communicate complex analysis in simple terms for our clients to make well-informed decisions on their pensions issues. During your internship you will support analysts and consultants with this work while gaining valuable knowledge about financial markets and the pensions industry.

This is an eight-week paid internship providing penultimate year students with an accelerated foundation to their career. Watch this short video to learn more.

What can you expect?

Experience working for a global company shaping the future of Health, Wealth, and Career consulting. Working with our consulting team you'll see how we support companies, trustee boards, and individuals in making informed decisions about their retirement plans, long‑term savings, investment strategies, and risk management.

You’ll have an introduction to consulting, learn from experienced professionals, and develop a breadth of skills over a period of eight weeks. You’ll work on real projects with real clients, providing you with valuable insights into the industry. The world of retirement saving is changing. At Marsh we are developing innovative solutions for our clients and their employees, including supporting them on the journey to their end game. This is your opportunity to learn more about what's involved and gain industry experience to support the development of your future career.

What is in it for you?

An eight-week paid internship with the potential to secure a full‑time role ready for you to start in 2028, giving you more time to focus on and get the most out of your final year of university study. Experience of working for a large global organisation that is incredibly passionate about its work and cares for its clients across the world. Excellent development opportunities with enhanced focus on consulting and analytical skills. Client exposure at an early stage. The chance to learn from and work with a range of experienced professionals and industry leaders, and the opportunity to share experiences and build a network with other interns.

We will count on you to:

As trusted advisors, our main goal is to communicate complex analysis in simple terms for our clients to make well-informed decisions on their pensions issues. You will support analysts and consultants with this work while gaining valuable knowledge about financial markets and the pensions industry.

What you need to have:

• You should be a penultimate year student and on track to achieve a minimum 2:1 degree classification. If your degree discipline is not mathematics-based, a minimum of a grade A mathematics at A level (or equivalent) will be required.
• English and Mathematics GCSE (Minimum Grade 4).
• Right to Work in the UK (we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this role).

What makes you stand out?

• Ability to think critically and problem solve a wide variety of issues; analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative.
• Ability to communicate effectively and develop strong working relationships; you also show initiative and enjoy working in a dynamic team environment.
• Natural proactivity and organisational, presentational, and project management skills with good attention to detail; proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow