Salary guide
Actuarial Consultant
- Average salary
- £40,000 – £90,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
FinanceInsurance
- The UK actuarial consulting sector is highly respected
Other names this job is known by
- Risk Consultant
- Pension Consultant
Key responsibilities
- Advise clients on actuarial and risk issues
- Develop models for pensions, insurance, or investments
- Prepare reports and recommendations
- Liaise with clients and regulators
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in maths, actuarial science, or statistics
- IFoA qualification
- Experience in actuarial or consulting roles
- Analytical and communication skills
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Consultant
- Partner
- Head of Actuarial
- Director
How to get the job
- Study maths or actuarial science
- Complete IFoA exams
- Gain experience in actuarial or consulting roles
- Progress to senior or management positions
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