2026 Actuarial & Consulting Industrial Placement, Edinburgh
Length of programme: 13 months starting Monday 29 June 2026 – Friday 21 August 2027 (fixed dates).
Location: Edinburgh
Entry Requirements
* Full‑time work available from 29 June 2026 to 21 August 2027 and you must be attending university for your final year of study in September 2027.
* Open to students of any subject; this is a pathway to the graduate programme where you will study towards the actuarial exams upon joining.
* If you have a non‑numerical degree, you must have a Maths A‑level grade B or higher or an equivalent qualification.
* Strong mathematical skills and a keen interest in financial concepts are required at different stages of the application process.
* No visa sponsorship is offered; you must be able to work in the UK now and in the future.
More information on becoming an actuary: Become an actuary
What We Are Looking For in Industrial Placements in Our Actuarial & Consulting Team
* Enthusiastic team players who are willing to learn and grow.
* A passion and energy to help us exceed our clients’ expectations and deliver against tight deadlines.
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, a natural curiosity and interest in the business world, and a global, forward‑thinking mindset.
* The ability to maintain a good level of self‑discipline and time management.
We will also be looking to see how applicants align to our core beliefs:
* Power in Partnership: We work in partnership with our clients and each other – building open and trusted relationships.
* Future Focus: We want to push our industry forward by solving problems in better ways that benefit both our clients and society.
* Strength in Difference: We work with diverse perspectives to find better solutions.
* People First: We recognise that pensions is a people business. People are the source of Isio’s expertise and it is people’s lives that we affect through our advice.
Working in Our Pensions Actuarial & Consulting Team at Isio
Pension schemes are part of the backbone of the UK savings industry – relied on by millions to provide a reliable and secure income in retirement.
Whilst remaining an important part of how organisations pay and reward their employees, they also often pose significant financial risks.
Balancing the costs and risks of a pension scheme and meeting best‑practice governance requirements is becoming increasingly complex – yet essential for a pension scheme to succeed. The needs of the industry, individuals and our clients are ever changing.
At Isio, we constantly look at ways to innovate and develop new solutions to overcome these challenges through our Actuarial & Consulting services.
An actuarial career in pensions requires a high level of numeric and communication skills – as well as the enthusiasm and drive needed to gain professional qualifications and succeed in a fast‑moving market. Our clients value strong technical knowledge in understanding the required capacity of pension funds.
Isio’s Actuarial & Consulting Summer internship programme offers the opportunity to get more insight and build valuable experience.
What You Will Be Doing
* Calculation work either on an individual member or company basis.
* Building financial models involving statistical methods.
* Drafting communication materials.
* Helping with identifying and researching business opportunities.
* Sharing knowledge with colleagues throughout Isio to support our goal of continuous improvement.
Isio’s aim is to recognise individuals on an industrial placement who apply themselves to the opportunity. Strong performance during your time with us will lead to you being offered a Graduate Analyst role in our Actuarial & Consulting team upon completion of university without the need for an application.
During the graduate programme, you’ll receive the support needed to work towards achieving a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries (IFoA) qualification.
Isio is a people business, and we’re committed to helping our great colleagues gain a wide variety of experience, significant development opportunities and progression through the business. The variety of work that’ll be available to you will enable you to do this.
On Top, We Also Offer
* A competitive salary.
* 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and two ‘Company’ days – a celebration day for you and an extra day over Christmas, with the option to purchase additional holidays.
* Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) allowance.
* Flexible working.
* A flexible benefits package.
You can find out more about Isio and the benefits we offer here: Isio – Careers & Benefits.
About Isio
Isio was ‘born’ in 2020 from the sale of KPMG UK’s Pension Practice to a private equity firm. An industry‑leading challenger, we provide diverse expertise spanning Pensions, Investment, Benefits and Wealth to give clients an integrated experience.
Isio is built by challengers, innovators and forward‑thinkers, grounded around a vision that strives to deliver greater financial confidence for everyone. We empower and develop those who join us – valuing curious minds and giving people the freedom to outperform. Known and respected for our agility, we harness specialist experience, bold thinking and the desire to push the boundaries of what we can achieve for our clients, from small to blue‑chip, public to private.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace, in which our colleagues feel they belong, regardless of background or difference. We uphold the values of respect, fairness and inclusion in our actions and decisions. We believe that by adhering to these principles, we will create a stronger, more innovative, and supportive environment for all, and that the advice and support we provide to our clients will be more creative, more insightful and leave a lasting impact.
We have offices across the UK and many of our roles offer a hybrid, flexible approach to work to help create a work‑life balance that works for you. Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
If you think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for any reason at any stage of your recruitment process, please email hrearlycareers@isio.com.
What’s Next?
Click on ‘apply’ below and follow the simple application process online.
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