Find out how to become an expert in risk management, Actuarial Profession

Join a profession that can take you around the world, to the top and give you the freedom to work in a variety of different roles with the best rewards. Become an actuary.

An actuary is an expert in risk management
What the future looks like has more than a passing significance to Actuaries because, as the experts in risk, they need to calculate the probability of future events occurring. From the ups and downs in financial markets, to changes in technology or where and when hurricanes may strike, actuaries quantify the risks to business.

They are problem solvers and strategic thinkers with a deep understanding of financial systems. Working in an ever-changing environment, across geographies and roles, an actuarial career is one of the most diverse, exciting and rewarding in the world.

How you become an actuary
Once you have completed your degree you should look for an actuarial or risk management position with an employer where you can develop your actuarial and business skills while studying for your actuarial professional qualification. Financial, pensions or actuarial consultancy firms and life or general insurance firms are the traditional areas where actuarial trainees have been employed. Many companies in the asset management and investment banking sectors also support trainees who wish to pursue an actuarial qualification.

Exams cover topics such as statistical modelling, economics, probability and mathematical statistics and qualification usually takes from 3 to 6 years. Study is by distance learning and many employers provide support such as payment of fees or study leave. Further information on applications for student membership is available on the Profession's website: www.actuaries.org.uk/students/getting_started/become_a_student#4

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