Number crunching is for calculators. The actuarial pathway is for creative problem solvers with big ideas who want to make their mark. Does that sound like you?
Job Description
From analysing the risks of a catastrophic event, to how long people are likely to live, actuaries know how to make numbers count. So, if you believe maths can help make the world a better place, you’ll fit right in at Aviva.
We’ll teach you to collect and interpret data and statistics. You’ll learn how to use mathematical models to predict the impact of events that might occur in the future so we can plan and invest for any financial losses in the future. The important work you’ll do will help us protect our customers and our business.
From the moment you join us, you’ll be in a permanent position where you can own and drive your development to become brilliant and confident in your role here.
Ready to shine bright in your career?
Get to know the role:
Actuarial Apprentice (York and Bristol): your number skills will be put to immediate use, analysing data, developing models and helping to prepare reports that inform business-critical decisions. Your work will directly impact our insurance, pensions, and investment strategies. This hands-on experience will enhance your technical skills and give you a deep understanding of the financial industry. All while you soak up the experiences of our qualified and trainee actuaries.
You’ll spend 80% of your time learning the ins-and-outs of the business and 20% studying towards your Level 4 Actuarial Technician qualification, which typically takes two years to complete, to become a successful Actuarial Advisor.
Beyond your qualification, the opportunities to advance go on and on. You can transition onto the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) exams, progressing towards a fully qualified Actuary. We’ll empower you to take control of your journey, take on innovative projects and shape your future and the industry’s.
What you’ll get
A permanent job from day one
A starting salary of £25,100
Support towards relevant professional qualifications and lots of other development opportunities
A great support network to help you grow into your role
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Flexible working and wellbeing support
Opportunities to get involved and give back to our local communities with paid volunteering time
Contributory pension scheme
Discounts on all Aviva products
Discretionary annual performance-related bonus
Share Save scheme
What we’re looking for
To join us on this apprenticeship, you’ll need (or be on track to achieve) at least three A-Levels at grades B, C, C or above (in England) or four Highers at grades B, B, B, C or above (in Scotland), including Maths at grade B or above. Or have an equivalent Level 3 qualification.
You will also need at least five GCSEs or Scottish National 5s at grades A*-C (9-4) or have equivalent qualifications. These must include English and Maths.
Alongside that, we’re looking for people who have a genuine interest in actuarial work, are confident communicators, have good analytical and problem-solving skills, and enjoy working collaboratively to achieve results.
And you’ll:
have lived in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) for at least 3 years by the start of the apprenticeship in September 2025.
be eligible to work full-time in the UK for the entire duration of the apprenticeship.
be available for full time work from September 2025 when all our apprentice roles start.
We have Actuarial apprentice opportunities in our Bristol and York offices. You can find out more about each location by clicking the links below. 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.
About Us
We are a FTSE100 company and one of the UK's leading Insurance, Wealth and Retirement businesses, supporting 19.6 million customers across the UK, Ireland and Canada. Our purpose is to be with you today for a better tomorrow. That means helping people make the most of life and being there with them when it really matters, whether they’ve had a small bump in the car or are saving for a comfortable retirement.
We have the ambition for our emissions to be net zero by 2040 and we aim to make a positive contribution to communities in the UK, Canada and Ireland through a focus on sustainable business and social impact. We're also taking action for the good of the planet and have invested £10.6bn in sustainable assets.
Our values of commitment, care, community, and confidence bring to life what it means to work here Our culture is one where you’re trusted to think for yourself, feel comfortable speaking up and encouraged to think creatively to solve problems and make real change. Everyone works to bring out the best in each other so we can help build a more positive future for our customers and communities.
How to apply
The application deadline is 16th March 2025 but we may close it earlier if we get a huge number of brilliant applications.
To help you get prepped, there are four steps you’ll go through to apply for our apprenticeship role(s):
Step one: You’ll complete a short questionnaire about why you want to work with us, and why this role, which you’ll submit with a copy of your CV
