Actuary Jobs

Actuary jobs involve applying theories of a statistical and financial nature in order to solve business problems. This includes the ability to analyse future financial events, especially when future payment amounts or the timing of future payments is uncertain. Actuaries give advice on financial and commercial issues for organisations through resolving complex problems of a mathematical nature. This work could be described as ‘risk management', because it involves evaluating the likeliness of an event and what it could end up costing a company. The analytical skills required for the job means the profession can be used to resolve issues regarding investment, consultancy, life and general insurance and pensions.

Latest Actuary Jobs

If you want a career as an Actuary then you'll need an A Level in Maths, this is the first step in getting yourself a job in the field. The role requires a lot of analytical work to assess current business risks and use models to determine what will happen in the future.

Having a mathematics qualification is vital in order to develop the skills required to be an Actuary. The next stage involves gaining a degree in a related field; this could be Actuarial Science, Statistics or Economics. Graduates in these subjects make up the majority of actuaries. There are also post-graduate courses available all over the country that can develop the skills required for Actuaries; these are primarily intended for those with a background in mathematics. It is possible to enter the actuarial profession with a degree in any subject although most employers will advertise for graduates with a numerate degree.

To have an Actuary career in the UK, it is essential to qualify as a Fellow of one of the two professional Actuarial bodies. These are the Faculty of Actuaries (based in Edinburgh); and the Institute of Actuaries (based in London). If you are already qualified, check out our links to some of the UK's top Actuary job websites.