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Mathematical thinking underpins everything we do. From reporting to pricing, valuations to solvency, and data to digital, our actuaries play a crucial role in every aspect of our business. So, if you’re a natural problem-solver and eager to be a key player in a big organisation, you’ll find this an incredibly empowering place to be.
We have 12-month placements available in our Actuarial team for students in their penultimate year at university. If you join us, you’ll gain lots of experience and skills. The work you do will be interesting and challenging, and you’ll have the full support of our brilliant Finance community.
Salary: £26,500
Duration: Fixed term contract – 12 months – July 2025 – end June 2026
Locations: York and Bristol
Our Year in Industry placements are within the Financial and Regulatory Reporting team and the Group Actuarial and Capital Change team. You’ll have real responsibility for tasks and decisions that will affect our business. The work includes:
Expect a workplace centred around people – you, your colleagues and of course, our customers. An environment where Actuaries have a big role to play and make a real and meaningful difference to our colleagues and our 20.5 million customers. You’ll be empowered to be yourself, take control of your work and your development. You’ll get practical, hands-on experience that no amount of classroom-based learning could match. Real-world experience that puts the theory into practice and shows the importance of the work you do.
In addition to your line manager, you’ll have a buddy within the team to support you and an actuarial qualified mentor who will work with you throughout the year, offering additional guidance and coaching.
We’re the UK’s leading diversified insurer and we help 20.5 million customers in the UK, Ireland, and Canada. Whether it’s for a small bump in the car or saving for a comfortable retirement, our customers rely on us to be there for them when they need us most.
We’re deeply invested in our people, our customers, our society, and the planet. We exist to be with people when it really matters, throughout their lives. We do this by focusing on what matters to them most and helping our customers solve the financial puzzles in their lives. We’re with them in the moment, and we’re thinking about what they need for tomorrow too.
Our values bring to life what it means to work here: commitment, care, community, and confidence.
It means you’ll be joining a culture where you’re trusted to think for yourself. Where you can feel comfortable speaking up. Where you can think creatively to solve problems and make real change. And where everyone works to bring out the best in each other so we can help build a more positive future for our customers and communities.
We have Actuarial Year in Industry opportunities in our York and Bristol offices.
Wherever you’re based, the likelihood is you’ll balance time in the office with working from home. We call this Smart Working. Typically, it’s three days in the office and two days from home but this can vary between teams. When you join us, your leader will discuss this with you, and agree what works best for you, your team, and the business.
Even with our Smart Working approach, it’s important to note that you’ll still need to live within commuting distance of the relevant office. That way you’ll get to spend time with your team in person, as well as virtually, and have access to the right internal support networks to help you to succeed.
To be considered for an Actuarial 12-month placement with us you’ll:
We offer a generous salary of £26,500 per year.
We offer everything from healthy eating initiatives, health checks and exercise classes, through to products, policies, and support designed to help people stay healthy. And our Smart Working initiative gives our people the chance to work from home.
Expect great managers, mentors and buddies who’ll help you grow into your role and support you every step of the way.
We’re big on empowerment, so we have a self-led learning culture. As part of that, we provide digital access to all sorts of useful on-demand learning content.
We love to give back to our local communities, so we offer everyone the opportunity to use up to 21 hours of paid work time to volunteer for good causes or to get involved in things like education or outreach programmes.
You’ll get a bonus if you achieve what we’re looking for from an individual and company perspective. Plus, you’ll get up to 40% off Aviva products for yourself, as well as discounts and cashback through Your Aviva Extras.
You’ll be joining us in a real role with real responsibilities where you’ll gain hands on practical experience to complement your studies. Right from the start, you’ll have amazing scope for on-the-job learning and other development opportunities, giving you a head start on your career.
25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays.
During the application process, we’ll want to hear about what you enjoy doing and what you are good at. And it goes without saying you’ll need to feel a connection with our values.
Sounds good? Great. Here’s what you need to do now.
If we can help to make the process smoother for you with any additional support or reasonable adjustments, please just let us know by emailing avivaearlycareers@aviva.com.
For the initial online application, we’ll ask you to attach a copy of your CV and answer a short questionnaire about why you’re interested in this programme. We want to hear about what you enjoy doing, what you’re good at, and how you connect with our values.
If you’re shortlisted, the next stage is online testing. For all pathways, this includes a Situational Strengths test – featuring tasks and scenarios that show us how you like to work, your thought processes and your personal thoughts along with a Numerical Reasoning test.
If you pass the online tests, you may be shortlisted for a video interview. During the interview, you’ll answer a series of strengths-based questions and have the chance to tell us what’s made you want to start your career with Aviva. Impress us at the interview, and you’ll be offered the role to start in July 2025.
If you’re looking for real empowerment in a company that puts people first, we’d love to hear from you.
