Start Date: 2nd September 2026
Better Decisions Begin with You
At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. We are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team and are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.
Wealth Solutions: Retirement
Join Aon as an actuarial consulting pensions industrial placement and discover how our global team of specialists helps businesses make smart choices about their employees’ pensions — now and into the future.
Right now, UK companies have more invested in pension schemes than the rest of Europe combined. But has each individual company set aside enough to meet their pension obligations in twenty, thirty or even forty years’ time? As market leaders in actuarial consulting, we advise clients on their defined benefit pension schemes, helping them manage the associated financial and operational risks. As an Aon Industrial Placement, you’ll work alongside the most creative minds in the industry, earning as you learn and building your career as an Actuary.
Your role as an Actuarial Industrial Placement
As an Actuarial Industrial Placement, no two days in the office are the same. You will work on a range of client teams, providing advice and support to trustees and the companies that run the schemes. Our aim is for you to progress into a trusted advisor as soon as possible, and we will help you develop both your technical and consulting skills, including key calculations, communication techniques, project management and networking.
What Your Day Could Look Like
Actuarial and Analytical Tasks
* Regular assessment of the financial position of pension schemes
* Identifying and implementing ways for trustees and companies to reduce risks in relation to their schemes, including longevity, investment and inflation risks
* Carrying out calculations for the company’s financial accounts and individual pension scheme members’ benefits
* Estimating pension protection fund levies
Client Focused Tasks
* Day‑to‑day management of the pension scheme and internal projects
* Building and managing relationships with clients and other stakeholders of the scheme
* Attending and presenting at client meetings
You’ll Be Able To Work On a Range Of Projects
You’ll also be involved in one of our specialist teams, focusing in areas such as risk settlement, member options and mortality & other demographic analysis.
Your Development
As an Aon Industrial Placement, you will be enrolled in our Launch Programme when you join. This development programme is built around three core elements:
* Business learning – on‑the‑job learning and experiences that enable you to develop your knowledge and understanding of your team and solution line.
* Centralised learning – UK Industrial Placements complete an Aon Induction, monthly webinars, business skills training and workshops to build your confidence and network across our business.
* Feedback – you will discuss goals with your line manager and receive feedback and support throughout the 12‑month programme.
Entry Requirements
* On track to achieve a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in a maths, actuarial science, or another highly numerical degree
* Have achieved an A‑grade or above in Maths A‑level, A‑grade in Maths Scottish higher or international equivalent
* Looking to build or already have practical skills in Python, SQL, VBA or cloud platforms
Successful candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK from the start date.
What we are looking for?
* Motivation and ambition to pursue an actuarial career, and the ability to articulate why you want to be an actuary
* Passion and curiosity – a desire to understand what we do and eagerness to learn more
* Commercial awareness – to provide support and advice to clients with clarity and confidence to enable revenue growth
* Excellent communication skills, particularly presenting complex ideas and using data analysis in a clear, understandable way
* A self‑starter who can take initiative, work independently when needed but also collaborate in a team environment
Locations
This role is available in Glasgow only. Our Wealth Solutions: Pensions teams are based across the UK; all locations offer the same opportunities for learning, career progression and financial rewards. You will spend the first six months based in the office to support your learning and development; afterwards you will work more flexibly, spending at least 3 to 4 days face‑to‑face in the Aon office or with clients.
Recruitment Process
Role
* Application Review – we process applications on a rolling basis and move candidates forward as they complete each stage; this can take up to two weeks.
* Online Assessment – you have five calendar days to complete the online assessment, with extensions available if needed.
* Video Interview – you have up to ten days to record and submit your video interview. We review each video hand‑in; you’ll typically hear back within two to three weeks.
* Assessment Centres – held in person at the Aon office closest to your location. The centre for this role will take place in our Glasgow office mid‑to‑end of April 2026. If selected, you’ll have seven to fourteen days’ notice to arrange travel. ‘We reimburse reasonable travel costs such as standard class train tickets; flights and hotels are covered if agreed in advance.’
Support throughout the process
We’re here to support you every step of the way. If you have any questions or need accommodations, just reach out to our team. Good luck and we look forward to seeing what you can bring to Aon!
How we support our colleagues
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce and an agile, inclusive environment that allows you to manage well‑being and work/life balance. All colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year.
Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital or domestic partner status or any other legally protected status. We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.
About Aon
Aon plc (NYSE: AON) exists to shape decisions for the better — to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Through actionable analytic insight, globally integrated Risk Capital and Human Capital expertise, and locally relevant solutions, our colleagues provide clients in over 120 countries with the clarity and confidence to make better risk and people decisions that help protect and grow their businesses.
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