Salary guide
Actuarial Analyst
- Average salary
- £30,000 – £60,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
FinanceInsurance
- The UK actuarial profession is highly respected
Other names this job is known by
- Trainee Actuary
- Risk Analyst
Key responsibilities
- Analyse financial risks and data
- Build actuarial models
- Prepare reports and forecasts
- Support pricing and reserving
- Liaise with actuaries and clients
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in maths, actuarial science, or statistics
- Progress towards IFoA exams
- Analytical and IT skills
- Communication and attention to detail
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Actuary
- Senior Analyst
- Risk Manager
- Consultant
How to get the job
- Study maths or actuarial science
- Start IFoA exams
- Gain experience in actuarial or finance roles
- Progress to actuary or management positions
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