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2026 Actuarial & Consulting Graduate Analyst Programme, Bristol. Join to apply for the 2026 Actuarial & Consulting Graduate Analyst Programme, Bristol role at Isio.
Role Title
Role Title: 2026 Actuarial & Consulting Graduate Analyst Programme, Bristol
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.
Location: Bristol
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: Become an actuary
* 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
As a people first business personal attributes are just as important as academic qualifications. We’re looking for:
* 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 to balance work and study 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.
* Future Focus: We push the industry forward by solving problems in better ways for clients & society.
* Strength in Difference: We work with diverse perspectives to find better solutions.
* People First: We recognise that pensions is a people business and people’s lives are affected by our advice.
What you will be doing
As an actuarial graduate analyst, you’ll be involved in a range of activities to train and build core consulting and analytical skills. Our work spans pensions and beyond, with opportunities to contribute across client engagements.
* Applying actuarial skills to calculate the value of pension and other benefits for employers and trustees.
* Financial modelling and risk analysis to help clients understand future pension obligations and risks.
* Advising clients on pensions strategy and risk management, day-to-day and long-term objectives.
* Designing and implementing employee communication programmes.
* Helping clients understand and manage accounting, tax and legislative changes affecting 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 have access to training and development to study towards becoming a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. Benefits include:
* 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 in pensions.
* A buddy from day one and a Performance Manager to support you.
Isio’s Graduate Analyst Programme provides a strong foundation, client experience, and professional training with opportunities to progress in Actuarial roles in Pensions, subject to client needs. You’ll also have chances to broaden into broader employee benefits design, financial coaching, and wealth management.
We also have a growing Digital Solutions team to drive change through digital risk management tools, member engagement applications, and other web-based software, and we are exploring AI and data solutions to enhance our offerings.
What we offer you
Isio is a people business, offering a wide variety of experience, development opportunities and progression. On top of that, we offer:
* Life insurance
* Income protection
* 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and two ‘Company’ days, with the option to purchase additional holidays
* 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. We are an industry-leading challenger offering expertise across Pensions, Investment, Benefits and Wealth to provide an integrated client experience.
Isio is built by challengers and forward-thinkers with a vision to deliver greater financial confidence for everyone. We value curious minds and provide opportunities to outperform. We are known for agility, bold thinking and pushing the boundaries for our clients, from small to large, public to private.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace. We uphold respect, fairness and inclusion in our actions and decisions, ensuring advice and support that is creative, insightful and impactful.
We have offices across the UK and offer hybrid, flexible work where possible. Isio is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of your recruitment process, please email hrearlycareers@isio.com
What’s next?
Click on “apply” below and follow the simple online process.
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