Overview
Investment Graduate Opportunities 2026 at First Actuarial. Following a successful summer internship programme, we now invite applications for our remaining opening in our Tonbridge office. All graduates are welcomed into a stimulating work environment, working with professionals from diverse backgrounds in friendly and close-knit teams.
First Actuarial has been around since 2004. We employ 550 people across seven locations and are an independent business with no chargeable hours targets. We shape our high-quality services by listening to our clients’ needs and pricing those services fairly. Our offices in Basingstoke, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Peterborough, Tonbridge, and London provide supportive environments where everyone can make a difference. We value wellbeing, work-life balance, integrity, and challenging conventional thinking, with pioneering work aimed at transforming the lives of millions of younger people with a new type of pension.
What do investment consultants do?
Investment consultants use numeracy skills and market knowledge to help pension scheme trustees with their investment decisions, balancing returns with the risks that individual schemes can afford to run.
What will I be doing on a day-to-day basis?
No two days are the same. As an investment analyst, you’ll work with a range of clients – both for-profit and not-for-profit. Initially, you’ll be involved in research and reporting, producing bespoke client advice and reports. After a couple of years, you’ll help manage client relationships and begin to attend client meetings.
How will First Actuarial support my career progression?
As a new graduate, you’ll join our training programme to build essential skills and knowledge. We provide a study support package – including CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) or IFoA (Institute and Faculty of Actuaries) membership fees, study materials and study leave – to help you qualify as an authorised investment consultant.
Testimonials
"Joining the Investment Team at First Actuarial as a graduate has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The structured and well-designed training programme helped me quickly develop knowledge and confidence to contribute across a variety of projects. I was trusted with meaningful responsibilities and encouraged to share my ideas. The inclusive culture made it easy to settle in and I felt valued from day one."
William Oxborrow, Trainee Investment Consultant, First Actuarial
"Joining First Actuarial has been an excellent environment to begin my career. The team cares about development and is always supportive. Everyone is approachable, and questions are welcomed. I’ve worked on a range of projects that broadened my knowledge and confidence to contribute to client work."
Ella Bolton, Trainee Investment Consultant, First Actuarial
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for individuals with strong numerical skills and a solid academic record. You should have at least a predicted 2:1 undergraduate degree in any discipline and at least one numerical A-level, as well as the following skills:
* Communication – A flair for communication, able to express complicated ideas clearly and adapt your communication style for clients.
* Strength of character – A can-do approach to problem-solving and relationship-building with colleagues and clients.
* Self-discipline – Determination and motivation to combine full-time work and study.
* Problem solving – An agile mind able to consider challenges from different angles.
What we offer you
We’ll actively support you as you build your career – and reward you for doing so. At every level of seniority, we offer:
* A competitive remuneration package, including bonus and profit-sharing payments
* Private health insurance, life insurance and income protection insurance
* A non-contributory pension
* Full training and study support
Our graduates develop a broad, transferable skillset covering both technical and consulting areas. You will have opportunities to work on a range of projects and to develop broad business-critical skills.
Working arrangements
All graduates are office-based for the first few months. Thereafter, for colleagues who prefer homeworking for part of the week, we have hybrid working in place. We’re flexible on working day arrangements and will accommodate a range of personal commitments from day one.
Recruitment & accessibility
Our straightforward approach to recruitment involves role-specific tests as well as interviews and a short presentation, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants. If you require information in a different format, have accessibility or reasonable adjustment requirements, or have any problems not listed on this page, please contact us.
Please note that these roles can’t be offered as fully remote positions and we can’t provide any Visa sponsorship at this time; therefore, we can’t consider applicants on Student, Dependant or Graduate visas.
Application timeline
We are recruiting on a rolling basis and encourage early applications. This opening may be closed early should the position be filled.
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