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Internship, Tax, Actuarial Pensions, Reading, Summer 2025

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PwC UK

10d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Consulting
    Accounting & Tax
  • Reading

AI generated summary

  • You must be in your penultimate year of study or final year with a confirmed postgraduate place, on track to pass an undergraduate degree in any subject, ideally maths-based.
  • You will assess risks, advise on pension management, design retirement plans, and use analytics tools to support clients in developing and implementing pension strategies.

Requirements

  • You must be in your penultimate year of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, or in your final year with a confirmed one-year postgraduate place.
  • You must have or be on track to pass an undergraduate degree in any subject, based on your most recent academic grades.
  • While no specific degree or A Level subjects are required, the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) recommends a maths-based degree for aspiring actuaries due to the rigorous qualification process.
  • If you lack a maths-based degree, consider taking a non-member exam to prepare.
  • More information is available here: https://www.actuaries.org.uk/becoming-actuary/route-becoming-actuary

Responsibilities

  • As an Actuary in Pensions, you'll use financial and statistical theories to assess risks and predict outcomes.
  • Working in a multidisciplinary team, you'll advise Companies and Trustees on managing pension liabilities and assets, funding schemes, designing retirement plans, and advising on mergers or acquisitions.
  • Using our leading pensions analytics tools and expertise, you'll help clients develop and implement their pension strategy or benefits scheme.

FAQs

What is the eligibility requirement for this internship?

To be eligible for this internship, you must hold your own right to work in the UK and maintain it throughout your employment.

What does the Pensions Actuarial team do?

The Pensions Actuarial team helps UK and international employers optimize their workforce by defining HR and pensions strategy and enhancing workforce effectiveness, including managing global pensions obligations.

What will I gain from this internship?

You will gain invaluable insight into PwC's business and culture, on-the-job training, the opportunity to build networks, and experience working on real client projects, which can lead to a pathway for a graduate career at PwC.

What is the application timeline for this internship?

Once you submit your application, you will have seven days to complete the online test, which is the first stage of the recruitment process. Applications may close early due to high interest, so prompt application is recommended.

What degrees are suitable for this internship?

There are no specific degree requirements, but you must be in your penultimate year of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree or in your final year with a confirmed one-year postgraduate place. A maths-based degree is recommended by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for aspiring actuaries.

Will this internship lead to a graduate role?

Yes, the internship offers a pathway to launch your career, with the opportunity to join Graduate Programmes based on your performance during the internship.

What type of work will I be doing as an intern?

As an intern in the Actuary Pensions team, you will assess risks and predict outcomes using financial and statistical theories, advise companies and trustees on managing pension liabilities and assets, and help develop and implement pension strategies or benefits schemes.

Are there any specific A Level subjects required for this internship?

No specific A Level subjects are required; however, a maths-based background is beneficial for aspiring actuaries due to the rigorous qualification process.

Building trust in society and solving important problems.

Consulting
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1998
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is one of the Big 4 accounting firms and a leading professional services organisation. PwC offers a broad range of services, including audit and assurance, tax consulting, advisory, and legal services. They work with clients across various industries, from multinational corporations to startups, providing insights, expertise, and solutions to help them address complex challenges and achieve their goals. PwC's ultimate mission is to build trust in society and solve important problems. They strive to enhance transparency, integrity, and accountability in financial reporting, while also supporting sustainable business practices and societal advancement. PwC's purpose is to contribute to creating trust and value for their clients, people, and wider stakeholders, driving confidence and fostering innovation in a rapidly changing world.

Culture & Values

  • Act with integrity

    Speak up for what is right, especially when it feels difficult. Expect and deliver the highest quality outcomes. Make decisions and act as if our personal reputations were at stake.

  • Make a difference

    Stay informed and ask questions about the future of the world we live in. Create impact with our colleagues, our clients and society through our actions. Respond with agility to the ever changing environment in which we operate.

  • Care

    Make the effort to understand every individual and what matters to them. Recognise the value that each person contributes. Support others to grow and work in the ways that bring out their best.

  • Work together

    Collaborate and share relationships, ideas and knowledge beyond boundaries. Seek and integrate a diverse range of perspectives, people and ideas. Give and ask for feedback to improve ourselves and others.

  • Reimagine the possible

    Dare to challenge the status quo and try new things. Innovate, test and learn from failure. Have an open mind to the possibilities in every idea.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Income Protection

  • Health Cash Plan

  • Death in Service

  • Vision Insurance

  • Health Insurance

  • Critical Illness Cover