2026 Actuarial & Consulting Graduate Analyst Programme, Glasgow
Role Title: 2026 Actuarial & Consulting Graduate Analyst Programme, Glasgow
Length of programme: Around 3 years to achieve your relevant professional qualification, however you are employed on a permanent basis from the start of your graduate role.
Qualifications you’ll work for: you’ll work towards: Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries (IFoA).
Location: Glasgow
Entry requirements:
* To apply for this role you need to have completed an undergraduate degree or higher level qualification by 1 September 2026 and have achieved a 2.1 or higher. If you are in your final year of university study, we are looking for those on track to achieve this.
* We are open to applications from those studying any subject. Studying towards the actuarial exams will require strong mathematical skills and a keen interest in financial concepts.
* If you have studied a non-numerical degree subject, we will require you to have obtained a Maths A-level at B or higher or within an equivalent qualification.
* More information about how to become an actuary can be found here.
* We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position and therefore you will need to be able to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
What we are looking for in Graduates in our Actuarial & Consulting teams
As a people first business personal attributes are just as important as academic qualifications. So, there’s a few things we’re looking for from our graduates including:
* 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 are also key.
* The ability to maintain a good level of self-discipline and time management to balance your working in our teams and managing your study and preparation for professional exams.
We will also be looking to see how applicants align to our core beliefs:
Power in Partnership: We work in partnership with our clients & each other – building open and trusted relationships. Working together allows us to deliver the best for our clients.
Future Focus: We want to push our industry forward by solving problems in better ways that benefit both our clients & society.
Strength in Difference: We work with diverse perspectives to find better solutions. Working with differences makes us stronger.
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.
Being an Actuarial & Consulting Graduate Analyst 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.
However, whilst remaining an important part of how organisations pay and reward their employees, they also often pose significant financial risks.
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 both numeracy and communication skills – as well as the enthusiasm and drive needed to gain professional qualifications and succeed in a fast-moving market.
What you will be doing
* Applying actuarial skills and concepts to calculate the value of pension and other benefits for employers and trustees.
* Financial modelling and risk analysis to help clients understand their future pension obligations and principal risks.
* Advising clients on their pensions strategy and how to manage these risks, both on a day-to-day basis and when considering a long term objective.
* Designing and implementing employee communication programmes.
* Helping clients understand and manage accounting, tax and legislative changes that affect their pension schemes.
* Contributing to proposals for new business opportunities.
* Attending client meetings and explaining the team’s work.
Training and Development
As a graduate analyst in our Actuarial & Consulting Team, you’ll enjoy a range of training and development opportunities to study towards becoming a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
* On-the-job training on a regular basis.
* Specific technical and professional skills training on a national basis.
* Regular technical training and opportunities to develop wider market knowledge throughout your career within pensions.
* A buddy from your first day to help you settle in.
* A Performance Manager to support you with your progress, performance and any work or HR-related issues.
What we offer you
* Life insurance.
* Income protection.
* 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and two ‘Company’ days.
* A flexible benefits package.
Isio 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.
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