2027 Graduate - Trainee Actuarial Consultant - Retirement (Leeds)

2027 Graduate - Trainee Actuarial Consultant - Retirement (Leeds)

Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Description

Please read beforesubmitting: You may only apply toone traineeprogramme for our 2027 intake.If you do apply for multiple locations,we’llonly consider you for the oneyou’veapplied for first.

• Location: Leeds

Trainee Actuarial Consultant - Retirement

We develop teams who give and welcome different opinions, views and cultural perspectives and building on our culture of doing the right thing. We want everyoneto feel they can bring their whole self towork,confident they are included and respected whilst working together to build an inclusive and diverse working environment.

The supportive structure we have in place will help you manage your work/life balance, which is why our study support package and dedicated training team are always on hand for guidance throughout our graduate programme and beyond. Look at what graduates, who recently joined us have to say:

"I joinedthe businessas part of the graduate intake, and ever since I started at the firm, I have felt a valued member of the team and have been well supported in my work. The company's culture centres around doing the right thing this shines through, supporting clients, but also in howthe businessputs emphasis on staff wellbeing and development."

“When I first joined, what surprised me the most was the extremely generous study package offered to all graduates. Thereisa wide variety of resources and a personal study mentor ensuring that students have all the materials and the guidance needed to succeed in theIFoAexams. On top of that, graduates have substantial study days to effectively prepare for the exams.”

Whatyou’ll bedoing?

All ofour graduates get early opportunities to work directly with clients and plenty of training to develop their technical, communication and problem-solving skills. Some of the tasks you can get involved in as a Trainee Actuarial Consultant working across our Actuarial and Employer Consulting teams include:

1) A variety of actuarial services to defined benefit pension schemes, such as:

• actuarial calculations
• processing andvalidatingdata for actuarial valuations
• working with consultants to assess theobjectivesand requirements of clients
• preparing draft client reports and advice
• attending client meetings and taking an active role in presentations

2) Supporting our corporate team on a wide range of areas.

3) Opportunities to be involved in building up our capabilities in other exciting areas of the firm.

Our trainee consultants develop a broad, transferable skillset which covers both technical and consulting matters. You will also have opportunities to work on a wide range of projects and to develop your softer skills.

Alongside the on-the-job training you will have full study supportcomprisingof study leave, financial support, and a study mentor – we want you to succeed with us!

Whoare we looking for?

Noexperienceisneeded;we’llteach you everything you need to know!

Our current graduate vacancies require aminimum 2:1 degree, A at A-Level or Higher Maths and Level 6 at GCSE English Language or B at Scottish National 5, (or other equivalent qualifications), we require dedicated individuals with a strong academic background who are dynamic, proactive and have excellent communication skills.

To be eligible for our programme, you must have the full and unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Why should you apply?

At Howden, people are at the heart of everything we do. As an employee-owned business, we believe success is built through collaboration, learning and supporting one another.You'llgain exposure to an exciting global industry, receive structureddevelopmentand build relationships that could shape your future career.

You'llalsobenefitfrom:

• Excellent training and development schemes and accelerated career progression.
• Access to a buddy to support you throughout your internship.
• Access to discounted personal health policies as well as a range of insurance products.

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