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Apprenticeship

Actuarial technician

Level
4
Higher
Length
2 yrs
typical
Sector
Legal, finance and accounting
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Supporting senior colleagues to help manage risks for clients. This will be through the use of actuarial techniques and building mathematical models

What you'd do

Extract and clean data from internal systems for analysis
Build and run actuarial models using specialist software
Check model outputs for errors and sense-check results
Prepare tables, charts, and summaries for actuarial reports
Assist with pricing reviews or liability valuations
Research market data and industry statistics to support projects
Attend technical team meetings and contribute to discussions

What you'd learn

Statistical and mathematical techniques used in risk modelling
Actuarial software and spreadsheet modelling skills
Insurance and pensions product structures and pricing
Data quality checking and validation methods
Core actuarial concepts including mortality and interest rates
Written and verbal communication of technical findings
Regulatory frameworks governing actuarial work in the UK
Ready to look for a place?
See live Actuarial technician apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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