You can work in specialist areas of insurance, pensions, benefits, healthcare, investments and banking, or for any large organisation where risk management plays an important role, or for a consultancy advising on all sorts of different projects.
An influential role
The unique skills of actuaries are behind many high-level strategic decisions made by large companies and governments, and can have a positive impact on legislation, businesses and individuals.
The rewards
Salaries and benefits packages are excellent from the beginning. In fact, it's one of the highest paid professions.
Intellectual satisfaction
Actuaries are problem solvers, in tune with what's happening in business through their interpretation of statistical data and knowledge of social and economic systems.
International opportunities
Once you're qualified, actuarial skills can take you anywhere in the world.
High standards
Actuaries combine good business sense with safeguarding the public's financial interests, upholding the highest professional standards.
A good life balance
There is flexibility to balance professional commitments with personal interests.