Apply for our Graduate Actuarial Associate Scheme

Requirements and process

From what you have read on our graduate scheme and wider recruitment pages, we hope it is clear that we expect successful candidates to be highly intelligent and exceptionally numerate. In addition, we believe the early exposure to client facing roles and technical responsibilities requires a higher level of written communication skills and self-confidence than for a standard actuarial role.

Successful candidates will be likely to have the following academic qualifications (or their equivalents):

Good knowledge of Excel and some programming experience can be an advantage but is not essential. We consider all applications based on their own merit, and note that previous candidates have been successful without meeting all of the above requirements. Please provide details of any factors you would like to be taken into consideration in your cover letter.

Our simple application process is built to assess these skills and how successful we believe you would be at APR.

• CV and Cover Letter – An opportunity to show us you’re qualified, motivated and want to join us.  Note that we will not consider applications without a suitable covering letter.
• Online Test – A mainly numerical test to let you show us your mathematical competence and knowledge. We have provided a few sample questions to give an idea of the what this test will involve – see here for details.
• Telephone interview – A discussion with a senior member of staff on your reasons for applying to APR, as well as industry and technical knowledge.
• Assessment centre – An intensive two-hour session in London, Edinburgh or Dublin (or virtual!).  You will be asked to give a presentation on a topic of your choice, have a face-to-face interview and complete a technical assessment.

To apply, complete the online form below and submit along with your CV and covering letter.  You should ensure that your application demonstrates you meet our academic requirements and also include details of your right to work in the UK and / or Ireland. Note that we do welcome applicants with a post study visa, but candidates should note that we are unable to guarantee visa sponsorship beyond the point of expiry of that visa.

Application timescales

We typically have two intakes of new starters each year, a full intake in September and a further smaller intake around February / March. We therefore welcome applications from those in the final year of studies for the coming September intake, or those who are available sooner looking to start in either of the two intakes – it would be helpful if you could specify your preferred start date in your application.

We have closed applications to the London office for September 2023. We continue to welcome applications for a September 2023 start in our Edinburgh and Dublin offices.

Note that when application volumes are high (typically in the autumn) there may be a slight delay in responding to you, but please be assured that we consider each application individually and will reply to all applicants.