Please read before submitting: You may only apply to one trainee programme for our 2027 intake. If you do apply for multiple locations, we’ll only consider you for the one you’ve applied for first.
- Location: London
- Start date: September 2027
- Salary: £33,000 - £36,000
Trainee Actuarial Consultant - Insurance Actuarial
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 everyone to feel they can bring their whole self to work, 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 joined the business as 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 how the business puts 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. There is a wide variety of resources and a personal study mentor ensuring that students have all the materials and the guidance needed to succeed in the IFoA exams. On top of that, graduates have substantial study days to effectively prepare for the exams.”
What you’ll be doing?
All of our graduates get early opportunities to work directly with clients and plenty of training to develop their technical, communication and problem-solving skills. A snapshot of the role as Trainee Actuarial Consultant below:
- The Insurance and Longevity (ILC) team provides market-leading advice and support covering actuarial, investment, longevity and risk management projects
- Our growing client base covers a broad range of life and general insurance firms, from captive insurers and friendly societies to FTSE 100 companies and Lloyd's syndicates, as well as regulators and industry bodies
- Graduates joining the ILC team will get exposure to how both business and actuarial knowledge is used to give advice to our clients. In addition, they will gain experience using the software and tools used to carry out the technical analysis backing our advice.
Who are we looking for?
No experience is needed; we’ll teach you everything you need to know!
Our current graduate vacancies require a minimum 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.
Application process
Our application process is designed to help you show your potential, not to test what you already know!
Thank you for your interest in our 2027 graduate position. Once you've completed your application and answered the eligibility questions, we'll review your responses to confirm that you meet the programme's eligibility requirements. Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will progress to the next stage of the recruitment process.
The Early Careers team will review the results and successful applicants will be invited to a short telephone call before the assessment day in the local office that you have applied for.
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'll gain exposure to an exciting global industry, receive structured development and build relationships that could shape your future career.
You'll also benefit from:
- A competitive salary
- 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.
Ready to apply?
Follow our TikTok pages: @earlycareersjo and @millieinsurancecareers, and explore our Connectr hub to discover more about Howden, our culture, and the insurance industry. You'll find resources to help you prepare for our recruitment process and understand which career path could be the best fit for you.
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