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Actuary
Actuaries measure financial risk using maths and statistics, often in insurance and pensions. You need A-level maths, a maths, actuarial science or statistics degree, then employer training for IFoA exams. Internships at insurers and consultancies help. Pay ranges are on the Prospects actuary profile.
Stages
- 1
GCSE choices
Strong maths and English.
- 2
A-level or equivalent
Maths and further maths. Physics or economics are common third subjects.
- 3
University or degree apprenticeship
Actuarial science, maths or statistics. Some employers sponsor exams after any numerate degree.
- 4
Work experience
Maths competitions or finance societies.
- 5
Internships and insight
Actuarial internships at insurers when posted on employer boards.
- 6
Graduate schemes
Graduate actuarial analyst programmes with study leave.
- 7
First role
Student actuary while sitting IFoA exams.
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Questions
How long to qualify?
Several years of exams while working. Employers publish typical timelines.
Where do entry requirements come from?
Prospects publishes the baseline for this role. Always confirm on the live page before you apply.
Does Navigait list every vacancy for this path?
No. We surface live posts from public employer boards. If a scheme is closed, the board stays empty rather than showing invented roles.