🚀 Internship
Summer Interns 2023 (Actuarial and Investment)
First Actuarial
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4d ago
🚀 Summer Internship
Leeds
Rolling basis
Description
- At First Actuarial, we put people first. We’re known in the financial services sector for our integrity. Our pioneering work is set to transform the lives of millions of younger people with a new type of pension.
- We work with employers and trustees, bringing expert guidance and service tailored to Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution pension schemes.
- We provide the right blend of actuarial, consultancy, administration and investment services for every scheme we work with, building long-term relationships based on trust.
- First Actuarial was set up in 2004 as a partnership with no external investors, and after experiencing steady, organic growth since we now employ more than 350 people across five offices.
Area of Responsibilities
Banking & Finance
Responsibilities
Actuarial
What do actuaries do?
- Actuaries use numeracy skills to help pension scheme trustees and employers manage their pension schemes. We grapple with huge uncertainties like inflation and manage the risks that can damage people’s lives.
What will I be doing on a day-to-day basis?
- Although it sounds like a cliché, no two days will be the same. As an actuarial student, you ‘ll be working with a range of clients – both for-profit and not-for-profit – on actuarial calculations, models and client communications.
Investment
What do investment consultants do?
- Investment consultants use numeracy skills and market knowledge to help pension scheme trustees with their investment decisions, balancing returns with the risks that individual schemes can afford to run.
What will I be doing on a day-to-day basis?
- Again, no two days will be the same. As an investment consultant trainee, you’ll be working with a range of clients – both for-profit and not-for-profit. Very soon, you’ll be managing client relationships, attending client meetings and producing bespoke client advice and reports.
Requirements
- We’re looking for individuals with first-rate numerical skills and a strong academic performance. You should have at least a predicted 2:1 undergraduate degree in any discipline, as well as the following skills:
- Communication – A flair for communication, able to express complicated ideas clearly and to evolve your communication style as you get to know clients Strength of character – A can-do approach to problem-solving, and relationship-building skills with colleagues and clients. Self-discipline –Determination and motivation to combine full-time work and study Problem solving – An agile mind able to consider challenges from different angles.