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We exist 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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Graduate Programme - Catastrophe Modelling

Aon

London, UK

A Catastrophe Modelling Graduate role at Aon focused on analysing insurance and claims data, modelling natural disasters and cyber risks, evaluating financial impacts, and using Python, SQL, and analytical tools to support reinsurance decisions.Better Decisions Begin with YouAt Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.Catastrophe Modelling:Catastrophe Modelling plays an important role within Aon Reinsurance, helping insurers and reinsurers understand and manage the financial impact of natural and human-made risks. Using commercial catastrophe models and Aon’s own analytical tools, our teams assess perils including earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, wildfires and cyber. These insights support clients in making informed decisions about risk, capital and reinsurance.What the role looks like:As a graduate, you will join a collaborative team of analysts with backgrounds across science, economics, engineering, actuarial science, catastrophe modelling and IT security. You will learn to prepare and analyse data, use Aon’s risk quantification tools and digital technologies, interpret model outputs and communicate clear insights to colleagues and clients.The role will encourage you to ask thoughtful questions, challenge assumptions and apply sound judgement, including when using AI-enabled tools and reviewing machine-generated outputs.You may also gain experience across specialist areas including Catastrophe Management, Cyber, model development and model evaluation, where models, methodologies and outputs are tested and peer reviewed.What your day could look like:Preparing, interpreting and quality-checking client exposure, insurance and claims data, investigating anomalies and ensuring analysis is accurate and traceable.Running catastrophe models to quantify the likelihood and potential impact of natural, cyber and other human-made events.Analysing model outputs, identifying patterns and testing scenarios to translate complex results into clear, client-focused insights.Testing how data quality, assumptions, portfolio changes and input variables affect results, and deciding when further expert review is needed.Evaluating and validating vendor, internally developed and AI-supported outputs, considering methodologies, strengths, limitations and relevance to the client’s needs.Monitoring major catastrophe events and providing timely information to help assess their potential impact and support sound decisions.Researching emerging risks, climate change and developments in natural and cyber catastrophe risk, anticipating how these may affect clients.Developing and maintaining datasets, analytical tools, models and client solutions, with opportunities over time to build capability in SQL, Python, data pipelines and advanced analytics.Using tools such as Copilot and analytics platforms thoughtfully, learning to refine prompts, tailor outputs and check that results are reliable and appropriate.Working inclusively with colleagues, academic institutions and industry partners, valuing different perspectives to test ideas and develop innovative approaches.Coordinating analytical tasks, seeking and applying feedback, and preparing presentations that communicate priorities and findings to technical and non-technical collaborators.Your DevelopmentAs an Aon Graduate, you will be enrolled onto our Launch Programme when you join. Alongside your broader development, you will progressively build the technical and professional capabilities needed for the role. This may include data analysis and management, advanced analytics, SQL, Python, data governance and quality, and coordinating analytical workstreams.You will also develop confidence in using AI-enabled and digital tools responsibly, applying critical judgement and adapting outputs to client and business needs. These capabilities are developed through experience and support and are not all expected when you join.The programme is built around 3 core elements:Business learning. On the job learning and experiences giving you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of the team and solution line you have joined.Centralised learning. Our UK graduates complete in an Aon Induction, monthly webinars, business skills training and workshops; all designed to help you develop your knowledge of Aon, build your confidence and your network across our business.Professional Qualifications. To enable you to be as successful as possible, as part of your role, you will be expected to complete our Go Further Apprenticeship programmes. We’ll fully support your study towards the Level 4 Diploma in Insurance from the CII (Chartered Insurance Institute) and beyond. To support you as you study for your exams, you’ll receive paid study leave, plus an extensive range of study and tuition materials.Your career beyond your Graduate programmeOnce you’ve completed the formal graduate programme, you’ll continue to receive lots of support at Aon. As well as continued technical and business skills training, you’ll receive support for your professional qualifications. To aid your professional development you’ll receive regular performance feedback, and work with your line manager towards promotions, enabling you to progress.Entry Requirements:You will need to have or be on track to achieve a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in mathematics/statistics, finance/economics, sciences/technology, or a similar quantitative field.Much of our work would appeal to Geography students, especially those with experience in Geographical Information Systems (GIS).An interest in data, analytics and digital tools is important. Any exposure to programming, such as Python or R, is useful but not essential, as technical capability will be developed over time.We’re always keen to hear from PhD or Master’s graduates, or candidates with equivalent experience.What are we looking for?Motivation and ambition to pursue a career in Catastrophe Modelling in Reinsurance. You will be able to articulate why this work interests you and how it contributes to better outcomes for clients.Curiosity and a learning appraoch. You will be interested in the relationship between reinsurance and the global environment, keen to build new technical skills and comfortable adapting as tools, risks and priorities evolve.Critical thinking and sound judgement. You will enjoy analysing information, asking targeted questions, challenging assumptions and checking outputs rather than accepting them at face value.Client and commercial awareness. You will be interested in understanding client needs, evaluating trade-offs and connecting your analysis to wider business objectives.Clear communication. You will be able to explain complex ideas and analytical findings in a simple, relevant and engaging way.Ownership and collaboration. You will take responsibility for dependable delivery, seek and apply feedback, share knowledge and work effectively with colleagues from different fields and backgrounds.Interest in responsible use of technology. You will be open to using AI-enabled tools, analytics platforms and digital productivity tools, while recognising the importance of human expertise, careful review and client context.For Cyber: Curiosity and enthusiasm about being at the forefront of the emerging area of cyber catastrophe risk quantification.

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Graduate Programme - Commercial Risk and Reinsurance Broking

Aon

UK Wide

A rotational Broking Graduate Programme at Aon focused on commercial insurance and reinsurance, risk analysis, insurance placements, market negotiations, client relationship management, and developing insurance advisory skills.Better Decisions Begin with YouAt Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.Launch Your Career in BrokingAon is looking for soon-to-be graduates and recent graduates to join our Commercial Risk & Reinsurance Broking Graduate Programme. You do not need to be an insurance expert on day one. Through our Launch Programme and on-the-job learning, you will learn how brokers help clients understand risk, navigate insurance and reinsurance markets, and make better decisions that support resilience and growth.As a Broking Graduate, you will develop into a trusted, advisory-capable broker who can translate complex risk exposures into structured insurance programmes and serve as a credible intermediary between clients and insurers. You will learn to validate exposure and market analysis, support market negotiation, build direct client relationships and, over time, own smaller placements. You will also use AI-enabled tools and global delivery teams to clear routine execution so your effort can focus increasingly on commercial judgment, market strategy and client value, while preserving the hands-on experience needed to supervise AI and offshore outputs responsibly in the future. What is Commercial Risk and Reinsurance?Commercial RiskAon’s Commercial Risk team helps organisations identify, understand and manage the risks that could impact their people, assets and performance. We partner with clients across industries to design and deliver risk and insurance solutions, from property and casualty to cyber and specialty risks, using data, analytics and market insight to help them make better decisions and protect their business.ReinsuranceAon’s Reinsurance team works with insurance companies and other risk-bearing organisations to design reinsurance and capital solutions that strengthen their balance sheets and support profitable growth. By combining analytical expertise, market knowledge and global reach, we help clients transfer risk, access capital and respond to emerging challenges such as natural catastrophes, climate risk and changing regulatory environments. How work is changingAI and digital tools are automating processing, research assembly and first-order analysis; augmenting deliverable and proposal drafting, exposure and quote analysis, stewardship reporting, renewal coordination and routine coordination; and elevating the importance of interpretation, client communication, partnership, risk translation, advisory presence and relationship building. You will also learn how to validate, challenge or override AI outputs with judgment, and orchestrate delivery across people, AI-enabled tools, GCC and offshore service partners and workflows.What You Will DoYou will join a rotational graduate programme within either Commercial Risk or Reinsurance. Across your rotations, you will gain exposure to the full lifecycle of our business, from trading risk in the market and understanding the importance of claims, through to supporting client relationships, placements and new business activity. Analyse Risk and Build Market InsightAssess client risk exposures using data, analytics, catastrophe models, AI-powered dashboards and market intelligence, applying your own judgment to validate and contextualise outputs across coverage lines.Develop your understanding of insurance and reinsurance markets, coverage options, claims and specialist advisory services.Conduct market analysis to benchmark pricing, identify coverage gaps and recommend appropriate programme structures for clients.Support Market Strategy and PlacementsHelp prepare market submissions, renewal materials, placement documentation and client deliverables.Engage insurers, reinsurers and underwriters to help secure competitive pricing and terms, applying market knowledge where AI-suggested terms need tailoring.Over time, own smaller placements and support account management activities, including coordinating renewals, reviewing contracts and maintaining accurate placement documentation.Build Client Relationships and Advisory SkillsDevelop client-management skills and build relationships that support trusted advice, client service and revenue growth.Translate complex risk data into clear, practical client guidance, refining AI-generated summaries into narratives that reflect each client’s specific situation.Participate in client meetings with growing presence and confidence, adapting your communication style for clients, internal specialists and members of the global insurance and reinsurance markets.Coordinate Projects and Improve How Work Gets DoneManage and support placement workflows across broking, account management, analytics, operations, AI-enabled tools, specialist teams, GCC partners and global delivery partners.Review documents, submissions and client materials for accuracy, consistency, compliance and quality before they are used with markets or clients.Identify and contribute process-improvement opportunities in the broking process, client delivery and ways of working, taking ownership for dependable follow-through. Your DevelopmentAs an Aon Graduate, you will be enrolled onto our Launch Programme when you join. The programme combines meaningful work, business learning, professional development and relationship-building across Aon. It is built around:Business learning through on-the-job experiences that develop your knowledge of your team, solution line and clients.Centralised learning including Aon induction, monthly webinars, business skills training and workshops to build confidence and networks across the business.Professional qualifications through our Go Further Apprenticeship programme, including support towards the Level 4 Diploma in Insurance from the CII and beyond, with paid study leave and study materials.Networking, mentorship and coaching to help you build relationships and develop your long-term career path. What Will Help You Succeed and GrowTransferrable skills or experience, motivation and ambition to pursue a career in Commercial Risk or Reinsurance Broking; previous broking or insurance experience is not required.Curiosity about business, risk, insurance, reinsurance, analytics, finance, economics, client service or global markets, with the ability to connect your work to broader priorities.Strong business insight, commercial awareness and an interest in how broking supports client decisions and business growth.Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical abilities, including the judgment to challenge assumptions, identify anomalies and know when human expertise should override automated outputs.Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt your style for different stakeholders.A collaborative and inclusive approach, alongside initiative, adaptability and a willingness to seek out diverse perspectives and contribute as part of a team.AI literacy, sound AI judgment and confidence using technology, including Copilot, analytics platforms and digital productivity tools, with a willingness to prompt, refine, validate and tailor outputs appropriately.Interest in developing business context translation and AI/workflow orchestration skills, including knowing how to combine human judgment, AI-enabled tools and global delivery teams effectively.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.Language skills may be helpful for some roles. If you speak a second language, in addition to English, to a business or fluent level, please mention it when completing your application.Entry requirements:You will need to have, or be on track to achieve, a 2:1 degree or equivalent in any degree subject.

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Aon

Graduate Programme - Client Management

Aon

Leeds, UK

A Client Management Graduate role at Aon focused on managing pension scheme client relationships, coordinating projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, analysing risks, and supporting retirement and investment advisory services.Better Decisions Begin with YouAt Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.Wealth Solutions: Client ManagementJoin Aon as a Client Management graduate and discover how we manage our client relationships and support our client’s activities, ensuring their pension schemes are run efficiently. If you are passionate about going above and beyond for clients, you’ll fit right in here at Aon as a client management graduate.Hundreds of UK employers — from FTSE 100 companies to ambitious up-and-coming firms — turn to our retirement and investment business for advice on running pension schemes. Providing vital support to senior team members, you’ll make an immediate impact as you explore our business, develop your professional skills and build a valuable network of contacts.As a client management graduate, no two days are the same; you’ll work on a range of client teams with colleagues who provide advice and support to either the trustees managing the pension scheme, or the company that provides it.Our aim is for you to develop into a trusted advisor for your clients as soon as possible, building strong relationships and learning to translate information into clear, practical insight. We’ll help you do this by giving you real responsibility on client projects and supporting you in developing your industry knowledge, project management, consulting and analytical skills through structured training and on-the-job learning. You’ll also build confidence using digital tools to work efficiently, while applying critical thinking, checking outputs carefully and knowing when professional judgement is needed. Throughout your career with Aon, you’ll continue to strengthen your commercial awareness, client presence and professionalism – helping you grow into a successful client manager.What your day could look likeEnsuring appropriate legislative, regulatory, business, practice and professional standards are followed and supporting with the development of solutions to suit clients’ needsProducing and delivering clear, accurate internal and client correspondence, presentations, advice and recommendations, adapting complex information for different audiencesPlanning and attending client meetings (in person and virtual), asking thoughtful questions, taking accurate minutes and managing follow-up actionsActing as a key contact for the client and fielding queries to relevant teams as necessaryTaking increasing responsibility for the quality, timeliness and budget of work for allocated clients, organising client records and checking documents carefully for accuracy, compliance and alignment with agreed requirementsCoordinating account workflows, keeping track of progress and priorities, and ensuring actions are completed to agreed timescalesAnalysing client and market information to identify trends, risks and opportunities, challenge assumptions and support well-reasoned recommendations that contribute to client satisfaction, retention and profitabilityEffectively influencing and negotiating with other teams (actuarial, administration, investment, legal) both internally and externally through the development of working relationships to ensure client commitments are metActively participating in team meetings, sharing knowledge, seeking and applying feedback, valuing different perspectives and involving others in identifying service improvementsYour DevelopmentAs an Aon Graduate, you will be enrolled onto our Launch Programme when you join. This development programme is built around 3 core elements:Business learning. On-the-job learning and experiences enabling you to develop your knowledge of your team and solution line. Over time, you’ll build capability in client communication, data and risk analysis, market research, document and contract review, project management and exposure assessment, progressing towards greater autonomy in client delivery, negotiation and advisory work.Centralised learning. UK graduates complete an Aon induction, monthly webinars, business skills training and workshops, all designed to develop your knowledge of Aon, build your confidence and your network across our business, and help you use modern productivity and analytical tools effectively and responsibly.Professional Qualifications. To enable you to be as successful as possible, as part of your role, you will be expected to complete a professional qualification, the Level 6 Retirement Provisions Pathway with the Pensions Management Institute (PMI). You’ll receive paid study leave, plus an extensive range of study and tuition materials.Your career beyond your Graduate programmeOnce you’ve completed the formal graduate programme, you’ll continue to receive lots of support at Aon. As well as continued technical and business skills training, you’ll receive support for your PMI qualification. To aid your professional development you’ll receive regular performance feedback, and work with your line manager towards promotions, which are considered twice a year, enabling you to progress from a Graduate to Associate Consultant, then Consultant and beyond!Entry Requirements:You will need to be on track to achieve a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in any degree subject area

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Graduate Programme - Data Solutions (Wealth Solutions)

Aon

Birmingham, UK

An Actuarial Consulting Graduate role at Aon involving pension scheme valuations, financial modelling, risk analysis, and advising clients on retirement funding and investment risks, supported by a 10-month graduate development programme.Better Decisions Begin with YouAt Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.Wealth Solutions: Data SolutionsRight now, UK based companies have more invested in pension schemes than the rest of Europe combined. They are crafting and implementing large, complex projects that involve several collaborators and complex data sets. They aim to deliver efficient solutions for both employees and the company.As the market leaders in Wealth Solutions consulting, our Data Solutions Team (DST) are here to provide a fully integrated client service on data-driven strategic projects. They use their data management skills to help this new and growing specialist team design efficient processes to provide the best outcomes for Aon and for our clients. As an Aon graduate, you’ll work with some of the most creative and promising individuals in the industry. You will earn as you learn and build your career as a Data Solutions specialist.Join Aon as a Data Solutions graduate and discover how our growing team focus on working with large data sets to ensure strategic projects for our clients can be delivered efficiently. Work with specialists across data, consulting, project management and administration and learn about the vast array of projects we are designing and completing for our clients, and how your role will be vital to the success of these. Your role as a Data Solutions Graduate in Wealth Solutions: RetirementAs a Data Solutions graduate, you’ll find that no two days in the office are the same. You’ll work supporting a range of teams with colleagues who provide advice and support to either the trustees managing the pension scheme, or the company that provides it.Our aim is for you to develop into an effective member of the Data Solutions Team and help shape how the team operates in the future. We’ll support you in building strong data analysis and problem-solving skills, including an understanding of data management, manipulation, rectification and benefit calculations. You’ll learn to use digital and AI-enabled tools thoughtfully, ask effective questions, refine outputs and apply your own judgement to test assumptions, identify anomalies and recognise when human expertise is needed. Throughout your career with Aon, you’ll continue to develop your commercial awareness, professionalism and ability to connect your work to positive client outcomes.What your day could look like:Process, clean and manipulate data using internal tools and efficient, well-controlled processesAnalyse data sets to identify patterns, trends, anomalies and areas requiring further investigationAsk targeted questions, challenge assumptions and identify the root causes of data issues before recommending practical solutionsUse digital productivity, analytics and AI-enabled tools to support your work, checking and refining outputs to ensure they are accurate, relevant and appropriate for the clientIdentify and rectify data issues so information is accurate, traceable and suitable for use in client projectsDevelop scalable solutions for large data sets and learn specialist benefit calculationsUnderstand the complexities, nuances and caveats involved in gathering, handling and interpreting dataBalance quality, budget and timescale considerations, taking ownership for dependable delivery and communicating priorities clearlyCoordinate responses across colleagues and teams to keep client work joined up and focused on the right outcomesTake ownership for improving standard processes, sharing knowledge and adapting your approach as priorities and client needs changeYou’ll be given opportunities to work on a range of projects, gaining early exposure to clients to support your development. You’ll also can be involved in projects for one of our specialist teams, focusing in areas such as:Risk Settlement, advising clients on the best way to reduce risk through transferring it to a third party.Member Options, helping clients reduce risk and/or cost by offering pension scheme members the choice to reshape their benefits to better suit their individual circumstances.GMP equalisation, helping clients correct for previous benefit inequalities.Pensions Dashboard, ensuring pension savers can view all their pensions (from various employers) in one online place.Your DevelopmentAs an Aon Graduate, you will be enrolled onto our Launch Programme when you join. This development programme is built around 2 core elements:Business learning. On the job learning and experiences enabling you to develop your knowledge and understanding of your team and solution line.Centralised learning. UK graduates complete in an Aon Induction, monthly webinars, business skills training and workshops; all designed to develop your knowledge of Aon, build your confidence and your network across our business.You do not need to join us with these role-specific technical skills already developed. Through structured learning, practical experience and support from colleagues, you’ll build your capability in querying and manipulating data across sources using SQL; using Python and modelling platforms across the analytical pipeline; analysing patterns, testing scenarios, interpreting results and challenging assumptions; progressing from baseline outputs to more advanced analytical methods; building and improving data pipelines that produce and process analytical data; maintaining data governance and lineage so analysis is accurate and traceable; validating machine-produced data against agreed tolerances, investigating exceptions and supporting data-quality sign-off; and coordinating and owning delivery across concurrent analytical workstreams.Your career beyond your Graduate programmeOnce you’ve completed the formal graduate programme, you’ll continue to receive lots of support at Aon. As well as continued technical and business skills training. To aid your professional development you’ll receive regular performance feedback, and work with your line manager towards promotions, which are considered twice a year, enabling you to progress from a Graduate Analyst to Associate Consultant, then Consultant and beyond.Entry Requirements:You will need to have or be on track to achieve a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in a numeric or data related subject. (Please note, this role is not suitable for Data Science graduates.)Excellent Microsoft Excel skillsWhat are we looking for?Motivation and ambition to pursue this career path, with the ability to explain why Data Solutions interests you and how you want to developClear and thoughtful communication, including asking focused questions, listening to different perspectives and making complex, data-led ideas easier to understandSound judgement and problem-solving, with the curiosity to analyse information, challenge assumptions, test outputs and make well-reasoned decisionsAn interest in technology and new ways of working, including a willingness to learn how digital, analytical and AI-enabled tools can improve productivity and client delivery while recognising the importance of human oversightA client and results-focused appraoch, enabling you to connect your work to wider objectives, consider trade-offs and take accountability for high-quality outcomesA collaborative and dependable approach, building trust through consistent delivery, partnering effectively across teams and seeking and applying feedbackA commitment to learning and inclusion, sharing knowledge, adapting to changing priorities and valuing different perspectives so others feel respected and able to contributeInitiative and forward thinking, anticipating what may be needed next, working independently when appropriate and communicating priorities clearly

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Aon

Graduate Programme - Actuarial Consulting - Pensions

Aon

UK Wide

An Actuarial Consulting Graduate role at Aon involving pension scheme valuations, financial modelling, risk analysis, and advising clients on retirement funding and investment risks, supported by a 10-month graduate development programme.Better Decisions Begin with YouAt Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.Launch Your Career in Actuarial ConsultingAon is looking for soon-to-be graduates and recent graduates to join our Early Careers Launch Development Program in actuarial roles across different areas of the business. You do not need to be an actuarial expert on day one. Through our Launch Program and on-the-job learning, you will develop into a credentialed, advisory-capable actuary who applies quantitative techniques to help clients understand, price and manage financial risk.As an Actuarial colleague, you will build the skills, confidence and market knowledge needed to turn complex quantitative information into clear business insight and support better client decisions. By reviewing AI-pre-populated baselines, setting and challenging assumptions, and interpreting results, you will learn how to let AI and global delivery teams clear routine calculation so effort concentrates on judgment, scenario thinking and communication, while preserving the hands-on experience needed to progress through your actuarial exams.Wealth Solutions: RetirementAon’s Wealth Solutions: Retirement teams help organisations make better decisions about pensions, retirement programmes and long-term financial commitments. In the UK, companies hold significant assets in pension schemes and must plan carefully to meet their obligations over many years. Our actuarial consultants advise trustees and employers on defined benefit pension schemes, helping them understand funding positions, manage financial and operational risks and prepare for the future.How work is changingTechnology, including AI-enabled tools and global delivery teams, increasingly supports routine data preparation, reconciliation and baseline calculation. This allows our Actuarial colleagues to focus earlier on validation, output checking, report drafting and documentation, while elevating the work towards assumption-setting, scenario analysis, methodology communication and client value. You will learn to use digital tools thoughtfully, including framing clear prompts, refining outputs, checking AI-supported analysis and auditing AI outputs before using them to support client work. We will help you develop both your technical and consulting skills, including your understanding of key calculations, communication techniques, project management and AI plus offshore workflow orchestration, commercial awareness and professional judgement.Your role as an Actuarial GraduateNo two days are the same. You will work across a range of client teams, supporting colleagues who advise either the trustees responsible for pension schemes or the companies that sponsor them. You will gain hands-on actuarial experience while developing your understanding of how data, models, clients and strategy come together to bring value.What you will doWhat Graduate Actuaries work on:Building and running models for pricing, reserving, profitability and pension scheme analysis, reviewing AI baselines, testing scenarios and validating outputs, spotting anomalies and knowing when to question automated or AI-supported results against actuarial principles.Supporting funding and accounting valuations, projections, benefit calculations, data reconciliation, reserving and pension scheme reporting, while configuring and challenging the assumptions beneath automated calculations.Conducting data and risk analysis to identify patterns, test scenarios and help clients understand financial obligations, risk drivers, assumptions, market trends and potential future outcomes, while connecting analysis to client priorities, trade-offs and practical decisions.Identifying ways for trustees and companies to manage or reduce scheme risks, including longevity, investment and inflation risk.Supporting profitability and reinsurance analysis, interpreting results and trends where relevant to the client work you support.Client-focused work may include:                   Drafting precise reports, presentations and analysis summaries that support good governance, financial reporting and client decision-making.Coordinating workstreams, orchestrating AI and offshore analysts as one workflow, managing documentation and supporting the day-to-day delivery of pension scheme and internal projects.Supporting senior actuaries in client meetings, building relationships with clients and colleagues, translating methodology into narrative, listening to different perspectives and presenting analysis in a clear, confident and accessible way.You may also gain exposure to specialist areas, depending on business need and location, such as:Risk Settlement, advising clients on the best way to reduce risk through transferring it to a third party.Member Options, helping clients reduce risk and/or cost by offering pension scheme members the choice to reshape their benefits to better suit their individual circumstances.Analysis of mortality and other demographic factors to predict future trends within Aon's Demographic HorizonsTM team.Your DevelopmentUpon joining Aon as a Graduate, you will be enrolled onto our Launch Programme. Launch is a structured 10-month Early Careers development program that combines meaningful work, business learning, professional development and relationship-building across Aon. The program helps you build a strong foundation for a long-term actuarial and advisory career built around three core elements:Business learning. On-the-job learning with actuarial consultants, client teams and solution line specialists, helping you develop knowledge of Wealth Solutions: Retirement and the wider Aon business.Centralised learning. UK graduates complete an Aon induction, monthly webinars, business skills training and workshops designed to build your confidence, knowledge and network across our business.Professional qualifications. As part of your role, you will be expected to work towards qualification as a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA). You will receive paid study leave, as well as access to study and tuition materials to support your progress.Your career beyond your Graduate programmeOnce you’ve completed the formal graduate programme, you’ll continue to receive lots of support at Aon. As well as continued technical and business skills training, you’ll be expected to complete your actuarial qualifications. To aid your professional development you’ll receive regular performance feedback, and work with your line manager towards promotions, which are considered twice a year, enabling you to progress from a Graduate Analyst to Associate Consultant, then Consultant and beyond!Throughout this time, you’ll have the chance to explore different career paths, you may choose to specialise in advising trustee clients, or corporate pension scheme sponsors. There’s also the opportunity to join and develop a role in one of Aon’s specialist teams, like those listed above. Whichever route you choose, we’ll provide support and training at every step, giving you the tools you need to build an exciting career at Aon.Entry Requirements:As Actuarial Consulting is a mathematically based career path you will need:To have or be on track to achieve a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in a Maths, actuarial science, or other highly numerical degreeTo have achieved an A-grade or above in Maths A-level, A-grade in Maths Scottish Higher, or international equivalentTo have or are looking to build practical skills in Python, SQL, VBA, or cloud platforms (optional)What will help you succeed and growWe are looking for candidates who are curious, motivated and excited to learn, with transferrable skills or experience, a strong quantitative background and business insight. Insurance experience is not required. Through the Launch Program, you will continue developing the same skills and capabilities that support a successful actuarial and advisory career, including:Interest in actuarial consulting, analytics, risk, finance, insurance or related fields.A desire to pursue a career in actuarial consulting and build expertise within Aon's business.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, analytical abilities and attention to detail.A collaborative approach, alongside initiative and adaptability.Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.A proactive approach to seeking feedback, taking ownership of your work and following through reliably.The ability to consider wider objectives, prioritise carefully and explain your thinking clearly.An inclusive approach, valuing different perspectives and helping others feel respected and able to contribute.Confidence using technology and learning new tools, including AI literacy, prompt engineering, AI-enabled and technology-supported ways of working, and the judgement to review, refine and challenge outputs before relying on them.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including using tools such as Copilot or similar technologies to structure, test and improve outputs; experience with Python, SQL, VBA or similar technologies is an asset.You will also develop business context translation, AI and workflow orchestration, business communications, data management, research, process improvement, project management, actuarial science, model building, profitability analysis, good governance and reinsurance skills over time.

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Aon

Graduate Programme - Catastrophe Modelling

Aon

London, UK

A Catastrophe Modelling Graduate role at Aon focused on analysing insurance and claims data, modelling natural disasters and cyber risks, evaluating financial impacts, and using Python, SQL, and analytical tools to support reinsurance decisions.Better Decisions Begin with YouAt Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.Catastrophe Modelling:Catastrophe Modelling plays an important role within Aon Reinsurance, helping insurers and reinsurers understand and manage the financial impact of natural and human-made risks. Using commercial catastrophe models and Aon’s own analytical tools, our teams assess perils including earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, wildfires and cyber. These insights support clients in making informed decisions about risk, capital and reinsurance.What the role looks like:As a graduate, you will join a collaborative team of analysts with backgrounds across science, economics, engineering, actuarial science, catastrophe modelling and IT security. You will learn to prepare and analyse data, use Aon’s risk quantification tools and digital technologies, interpret model outputs and communicate clear insights to colleagues and clients.The role will encourage you to ask thoughtful questions, challenge assumptions and apply sound judgement, including when using AI-enabled tools and reviewing machine-generated outputs.You may also gain experience across specialist areas including Catastrophe Management, Cyber, model development and model evaluation, where models, methodologies and outputs are tested and peer reviewed.What your day could look like:Preparing, interpreting and quality-checking client exposure, insurance and claims data, investigating anomalies and ensuring analysis is accurate and traceable.Running catastrophe models to quantify the likelihood and potential impact of natural, cyber and other human-made events.Analysing model outputs, identifying patterns and testing scenarios to translate complex results into clear, client-focused insights.Testing how data quality, assumptions, portfolio changes and input variables affect results, and deciding when further expert review is needed.Evaluating and validating vendor, internally developed and AI-supported outputs, considering methodologies, strengths, limitations and relevance to the client’s needs.Monitoring major catastrophe events and providing timely information to help assess their potential impact and support sound decisions.Researching emerging risks, climate change and developments in natural and cyber catastrophe risk, anticipating how these may affect clients.Developing and maintaining datasets, analytical tools, models and client solutions, with opportunities over time to build capability in SQL, Python, data pipelines and advanced analytics.Using tools such as Copilot and analytics platforms thoughtfully, learning to refine prompts, tailor outputs and check that results are reliable and appropriate.Working inclusively with colleagues, academic institutions and industry partners, valuing different perspectives to test ideas and develop innovative approaches.Coordinating analytical tasks, seeking and applying feedback, and preparing presentations that communicate priorities and findings to technical and non-technical collaborators.Your DevelopmentAs an Aon Graduate, you will be enrolled onto our Launch Programme when you join. Alongside your broader development, you will progressively build the technical and professional capabilities needed for the role. This may include data analysis and management, advanced analytics, SQL, Python, data governance and quality, and coordinating analytical workstreams.You will also develop confidence in using AI-enabled and digital tools responsibly, applying critical judgement and adapting outputs to client and business needs. These capabilities are developed through experience and support and are not all expected when you join.The programme is built around 3 core elements:Business learning. On the job learning and experiences giving you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of the team and solution line you have joined.Centralised learning. Our UK graduates complete in an Aon Induction, monthly webinars, business skills training and workshops; all designed to help you develop your knowledge of Aon, build your confidence and your network across our business.Professional Qualifications. To enable you to be as successful as possible, as part of your role, you will be expected to complete our Go Further Apprenticeship programmes. We’ll fully support your study towards the Level 4 Diploma in Insurance from the CII (Chartered Insurance Institute) and beyond. To support you as you study for your exams, you’ll receive paid study leave, plus an extensive range of study and tuition materials.Your career beyond your Graduate programmeOnce you’ve completed the formal graduate programme, you’ll continue to receive lots of support at Aon. As well as continued technical and business skills training, you’ll receive support for your professional qualifications. To aid your professional development you’ll receive regular performance feedback, and work with your line manager towards promotions, enabling you to progress.Entry Requirements:You will need to have or be on track to achieve a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in mathematics/statistics, finance/economics, sciences/technology, or a similar quantitative field.Much of our work would appeal to Geography students, especially those with experience in Geographical Information Systems (GIS).An interest in data, analytics and digital tools is important. Any exposure to programming, such as Python or R, is useful but not essential, as technical capability will be developed over time.We’re always keen to hear from PhD or Master’s graduates, or candidates with equivalent experience.What are we looking for?Motivation and ambition to pursue a career in Catastrophe Modelling in Reinsurance. You will be able to articulate why this work interests you and how it contributes to better outcomes for clients.Curiosity and a learning appraoch. You will be interested in the relationship between reinsurance and the global environment, keen to build new technical skills and comfortable adapting as tools, risks and priorities evolve.Critical thinking and sound judgement. You will enjoy analysing information, asking targeted questions, challenging assumptions and checking outputs rather than accepting them at face value.Client and commercial awareness. You will be interested in understanding client needs, evaluating trade-offs and connecting your analysis to wider business objectives.Clear communication. You will be able to explain complex ideas and analytical findings in a simple, relevant and engaging way.Ownership and collaboration. You will take responsibility for dependable delivery, seek and apply feedback, share knowledge and work effectively with colleagues from different fields and backgrounds.Interest in responsible use of technology. You will be open to using AI-enabled tools, analytics platforms and digital productivity tools, while recognising the importance of human expertise, careful review and client context.For Cyber: Curiosity and enthusiasm about being at the forefront of the emerging area of cyber catastrophe risk quantification.

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Aon

Graduate Programme - Commercial Risk and Reinsurance Broking

Aon

UK Wide

A rotational Broking Graduate Programme at Aon focused on commercial insurance and reinsurance, risk analysis, insurance placements, market negotiations, client relationship management, and developing insurance advisory skills.Better Decisions Begin with YouAt Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.Launch Your Career in BrokingAon is looking for soon-to-be graduates and recent graduates to join our Commercial Risk & Reinsurance Broking Graduate Programme. You do not need to be an insurance expert on day one. Through our Launch Programme and on-the-job learning, you will learn how brokers help clients understand risk, navigate insurance and reinsurance markets, and make better decisions that support resilience and growth.As a Broking Graduate, you will develop into a trusted, advisory-capable broker who can translate complex risk exposures into structured insurance programmes and serve as a credible intermediary between clients and insurers. You will learn to validate exposure and market analysis, support market negotiation, build direct client relationships and, over time, own smaller placements. You will also use AI-enabled tools and global delivery teams to clear routine execution so your effort can focus increasingly on commercial judgment, market strategy and client value, while preserving the hands-on experience needed to supervise AI and offshore outputs responsibly in the future. What is Commercial Risk and Reinsurance?Commercial RiskAon’s Commercial Risk team helps organisations identify, understand and manage the risks that could impact their people, assets and performance. We partner with clients across industries to design and deliver risk and insurance solutions, from property and casualty to cyber and specialty risks, using data, analytics and market insight to help them make better decisions and protect their business.ReinsuranceAon’s Reinsurance team works with insurance companies and other risk-bearing organisations to design reinsurance and capital solutions that strengthen their balance sheets and support profitable growth. By combining analytical expertise, market knowledge and global reach, we help clients transfer risk, access capital and respond to emerging challenges such as natural catastrophes, climate risk and changing regulatory environments. How work is changingAI and digital tools are automating processing, research assembly and first-order analysis; augmenting deliverable and proposal drafting, exposure and quote analysis, stewardship reporting, renewal coordination and routine coordination; and elevating the importance of interpretation, client communication, partnership, risk translation, advisory presence and relationship building. You will also learn how to validate, challenge or override AI outputs with judgment, and orchestrate delivery across people, AI-enabled tools, GCC and offshore service partners and workflows.What You Will DoYou will join a rotational graduate programme within either Commercial Risk or Reinsurance. Across your rotations, you will gain exposure to the full lifecycle of our business, from trading risk in the market and understanding the importance of claims, through to supporting client relationships, placements and new business activity. Analyse Risk and Build Market InsightAssess client risk exposures using data, analytics, catastrophe models, AI-powered dashboards and market intelligence, applying your own judgment to validate and contextualise outputs across coverage lines.Develop your understanding of insurance and reinsurance markets, coverage options, claims and specialist advisory services.Conduct market analysis to benchmark pricing, identify coverage gaps and recommend appropriate programme structures for clients.Support Market Strategy and PlacementsHelp prepare market submissions, renewal materials, placement documentation and client deliverables.Engage insurers, reinsurers and underwriters to help secure competitive pricing and terms, applying market knowledge where AI-suggested terms need tailoring.Over time, own smaller placements and support account management activities, including coordinating renewals, reviewing contracts and maintaining accurate placement documentation.Build Client Relationships and Advisory SkillsDevelop client-management skills and build relationships that support trusted advice, client service and revenue growth.Translate complex risk data into clear, practical client guidance, refining AI-generated summaries into narratives that reflect each client’s specific situation.Participate in client meetings with growing presence and confidence, adapting your communication style for clients, internal specialists and members of the global insurance and reinsurance markets.Coordinate Projects and Improve How Work Gets DoneManage and support placement workflows across broking, account management, analytics, operations, AI-enabled tools, specialist teams, GCC partners and global delivery partners.Review documents, submissions and client materials for accuracy, consistency, compliance and quality before they are used with markets or clients.Identify and contribute process-improvement opportunities in the broking process, client delivery and ways of working, taking ownership for dependable follow-through. Your DevelopmentAs an Aon Graduate, you will be enrolled onto our Launch Programme when you join. The programme combines meaningful work, business learning, professional development and relationship-building across Aon. It is built around:Business learning through on-the-job experiences that develop your knowledge of your team, solution line and clients.Centralised learning including Aon induction, monthly webinars, business skills training and workshops to build confidence and networks across the business.Professional qualifications through our Go Further Apprenticeship programme, including support towards the Level 4 Diploma in Insurance from the CII and beyond, with paid study leave and study materials.Networking, mentorship and coaching to help you build relationships and develop your long-term career path. What Will Help You Succeed and GrowTransferrable skills or experience, motivation and ambition to pursue a career in Commercial Risk or Reinsurance Broking; previous broking or insurance experience is not required.Curiosity about business, risk, insurance, reinsurance, analytics, finance, economics, client service or global markets, with the ability to connect your work to broader priorities.Strong business insight, commercial awareness and an interest in how broking supports client decisions and business growth.Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical abilities, including the judgment to challenge assumptions, identify anomalies and know when human expertise should override automated outputs.Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt your style for different stakeholders.A collaborative and inclusive approach, alongside initiative, adaptability and a willingness to seek out diverse perspectives and contribute as part of a team.AI literacy, sound AI judgment and confidence using technology, including Copilot, analytics platforms and digital productivity tools, with a willingness to prompt, refine, validate and tailor outputs appropriately.Interest in developing business context translation and AI/workflow orchestration skills, including knowing how to combine human judgment, AI-enabled tools and global delivery teams effectively.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.Language skills may be helpful for some roles. If you speak a second language, in addition to English, to a business or fluent level, please mention it when completing your application.Entry requirements:You will need to have, or be on track to achieve, a 2:1 degree or equivalent in any degree subject.

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Aon

Graduate Programme - Client Management

Aon

Leeds, UK

A Client Management Graduate role at Aon focused on managing pension scheme client relationships, coordinating projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, analysing risks, and supporting retirement and investment advisory services.Better Decisions Begin with YouAt Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.Wealth Solutions: Client ManagementJoin Aon as a Client Management graduate and discover how we manage our client relationships and support our client’s activities, ensuring their pension schemes are run efficiently. If you are passionate about going above and beyond for clients, you’ll fit right in here at Aon as a client management graduate.Hundreds of UK employers — from FTSE 100 companies to ambitious up-and-coming firms — turn to our retirement and investment business for advice on running pension schemes. Providing vital support to senior team members, you’ll make an immediate impact as you explore our business, develop your professional skills and build a valuable network of contacts.As a client management graduate, no two days are the same; you’ll work on a range of client teams with colleagues who provide advice and support to either the trustees managing the pension scheme, or the company that provides it.Our aim is for you to develop into a trusted advisor for your clients as soon as possible, building strong relationships and learning to translate information into clear, practical insight. We’ll help you do this by giving you real responsibility on client projects and supporting you in developing your industry knowledge, project management, consulting and analytical skills through structured training and on-the-job learning. You’ll also build confidence using digital tools to work efficiently, while applying critical thinking, checking outputs carefully and knowing when professional judgement is needed. Throughout your career with Aon, you’ll continue to strengthen your commercial awareness, client presence and professionalism – helping you grow into a successful client manager.What your day could look likeEnsuring appropriate legislative, regulatory, business, practice and professional standards are followed and supporting with the development of solutions to suit clients’ needsProducing and delivering clear, accurate internal and client correspondence, presentations, advice and recommendations, adapting complex information for different audiencesPlanning and attending client meetings (in person and virtual), asking thoughtful questions, taking accurate minutes and managing follow-up actionsActing as a key contact for the client and fielding queries to relevant teams as necessaryTaking increasing responsibility for the quality, timeliness and budget of work for allocated clients, organising client records and checking documents carefully for accuracy, compliance and alignment with agreed requirementsCoordinating account workflows, keeping track of progress and priorities, and ensuring actions are completed to agreed timescalesAnalysing client and market information to identify trends, risks and opportunities, challenge assumptions and support well-reasoned recommendations that contribute to client satisfaction, retention and profitabilityEffectively influencing and negotiating with other teams (actuarial, administration, investment, legal) both internally and externally through the development of working relationships to ensure client commitments are metActively participating in team meetings, sharing knowledge, seeking and applying feedback, valuing different perspectives and involving others in identifying service improvementsYour DevelopmentAs an Aon Graduate, you will be enrolled onto our Launch Programme when you join. This development programme is built around 3 core elements:Business learning. On-the-job learning and experiences enabling you to develop your knowledge of your team and solution line. Over time, you’ll build capability in client communication, data and risk analysis, market research, document and contract review, project management and exposure assessment, progressing towards greater autonomy in client delivery, negotiation and advisory work.Centralised learning. UK graduates complete an Aon induction, monthly webinars, business skills training and workshops, all designed to develop your knowledge of Aon, build your confidence and your network across our business, and help you use modern productivity and analytical tools effectively and responsibly.Professional Qualifications. To enable you to be as successful as possible, as part of your role, you will be expected to complete a professional qualification, the Level 6 Retirement Provisions Pathway with the Pensions Management Institute (PMI). You’ll receive paid study leave, plus an extensive range of study and tuition materials.Your career beyond your Graduate programmeOnce you’ve completed the formal graduate programme, you’ll continue to receive lots of support at Aon. As well as continued technical and business skills training, you’ll receive support for your PMI qualification. To aid your professional development you’ll receive regular performance feedback, and work with your line manager towards promotions, which are considered twice a year, enabling you to progress from a Graduate to Associate Consultant, then Consultant and beyond!Entry Requirements:You will need to be on track to achieve a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in any degree subject area

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Aon

Graduate Programme - Data Solutions (Wealth Solutions)

Aon

Birmingham, UK

An Actuarial Consulting Graduate role at Aon involving pension scheme valuations, financial modelling, risk analysis, and advising clients on retirement funding and investment risks, supported by a 10-month graduate development programme.Better Decisions Begin with YouAt Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.Wealth Solutions: Data SolutionsRight now, UK based companies have more invested in pension schemes than the rest of Europe combined. They are crafting and implementing large, complex projects that involve several collaborators and complex data sets. They aim to deliver efficient solutions for both employees and the company.As the market leaders in Wealth Solutions consulting, our Data Solutions Team (DST) are here to provide a fully integrated client service on data-driven strategic projects. They use their data management skills to help this new and growing specialist team design efficient processes to provide the best outcomes for Aon and for our clients. As an Aon graduate, you’ll work with some of the most creative and promising individuals in the industry. You will earn as you learn and build your career as a Data Solutions specialist.Join Aon as a Data Solutions graduate and discover how our growing team focus on working with large data sets to ensure strategic projects for our clients can be delivered efficiently. Work with specialists across data, consulting, project management and administration and learn about the vast array of projects we are designing and completing for our clients, and how your role will be vital to the success of these. Your role as a Data Solutions Graduate in Wealth Solutions: RetirementAs a Data Solutions graduate, you’ll find that no two days in the office are the same. You’ll work supporting a range of teams with colleagues who provide advice and support to either the trustees managing the pension scheme, or the company that provides it.Our aim is for you to develop into an effective member of the Data Solutions Team and help shape how the team operates in the future. We’ll support you in building strong data analysis and problem-solving skills, including an understanding of data management, manipulation, rectification and benefit calculations. You’ll learn to use digital and AI-enabled tools thoughtfully, ask effective questions, refine outputs and apply your own judgement to test assumptions, identify anomalies and recognise when human expertise is needed. Throughout your career with Aon, you’ll continue to develop your commercial awareness, professionalism and ability to connect your work to positive client outcomes.What your day could look like:Process, clean and manipulate data using internal tools and efficient, well-controlled processesAnalyse data sets to identify patterns, trends, anomalies and areas requiring further investigationAsk targeted questions, challenge assumptions and identify the root causes of data issues before recommending practical solutionsUse digital productivity, analytics and AI-enabled tools to support your work, checking and refining outputs to ensure they are accurate, relevant and appropriate for the clientIdentify and rectify data issues so information is accurate, traceable and suitable for use in client projectsDevelop scalable solutions for large data sets and learn specialist benefit calculationsUnderstand the complexities, nuances and caveats involved in gathering, handling and interpreting dataBalance quality, budget and timescale considerations, taking ownership for dependable delivery and communicating priorities clearlyCoordinate responses across colleagues and teams to keep client work joined up and focused on the right outcomesTake ownership for improving standard processes, sharing knowledge and adapting your approach as priorities and client needs changeYou’ll be given opportunities to work on a range of projects, gaining early exposure to clients to support your development. You’ll also can be involved in projects for one of our specialist teams, focusing in areas such as:Risk Settlement, advising clients on the best way to reduce risk through transferring it to a third party.Member Options, helping clients reduce risk and/or cost by offering pension scheme members the choice to reshape their benefits to better suit their individual circumstances.GMP equalisation, helping clients correct for previous benefit inequalities.Pensions Dashboard, ensuring pension savers can view all their pensions (from various employers) in one online place.Your DevelopmentAs an Aon Graduate, you will be enrolled onto our Launch Programme when you join. This development programme is built around 2 core elements:Business learning. On the job learning and experiences enabling you to develop your knowledge and understanding of your team and solution line.Centralised learning. UK graduates complete in an Aon Induction, monthly webinars, business skills training and workshops; all designed to develop your knowledge of Aon, build your confidence and your network across our business.You do not need to join us with these role-specific technical skills already developed. Through structured learning, practical experience and support from colleagues, you’ll build your capability in querying and manipulating data across sources using SQL; using Python and modelling platforms across the analytical pipeline; analysing patterns, testing scenarios, interpreting results and challenging assumptions; progressing from baseline outputs to more advanced analytical methods; building and improving data pipelines that produce and process analytical data; maintaining data governance and lineage so analysis is accurate and traceable; validating machine-produced data against agreed tolerances, investigating exceptions and supporting data-quality sign-off; and coordinating and owning delivery across concurrent analytical workstreams.Your career beyond your Graduate programmeOnce you’ve completed the formal graduate programme, you’ll continue to receive lots of support at Aon. As well as continued technical and business skills training. To aid your professional development you’ll receive regular performance feedback, and work with your line manager towards promotions, which are considered twice a year, enabling you to progress from a Graduate Analyst to Associate Consultant, then Consultant and beyond.Entry Requirements:You will need to have or be on track to achieve a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in a numeric or data related subject. (Please note, this role is not suitable for Data Science graduates.)Excellent Microsoft Excel skillsWhat are we looking for?Motivation and ambition to pursue this career path, with the ability to explain why Data Solutions interests you and how you want to developClear and thoughtful communication, including asking focused questions, listening to different perspectives and making complex, data-led ideas easier to understandSound judgement and problem-solving, with the curiosity to analyse information, challenge assumptions, test outputs and make well-reasoned decisionsAn interest in technology and new ways of working, including a willingness to learn how digital, analytical and AI-enabled tools can improve productivity and client delivery while recognising the importance of human oversightA client and results-focused appraoch, enabling you to connect your work to wider objectives, consider trade-offs and take accountability for high-quality outcomesA collaborative and dependable approach, building trust through consistent delivery, partnering effectively across teams and seeking and applying feedbackA commitment to learning and inclusion, sharing knowledge, adapting to changing priorities and valuing different perspectives so others feel respected and able to contributeInitiative and forward thinking, anticipating what may be needed next, working independently when appropriate and communicating priorities clearly

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Aon

Graduate Programme - Actuarial Consulting - Pensions

Aon

UK Wide

An Actuarial Consulting Graduate role at Aon involving pension scheme valuations, financial modelling, risk analysis, and advising clients on retirement funding and investment risks, supported by a 10-month graduate development programme.Better Decisions Begin with YouAt Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.Launch Your Career in Actuarial ConsultingAon is looking for soon-to-be graduates and recent graduates to join our Early Careers Launch Development Program in actuarial roles across different areas of the business. You do not need to be an actuarial expert on day one. Through our Launch Program and on-the-job learning, you will develop into a credentialed, advisory-capable actuary who applies quantitative techniques to help clients understand, price and manage financial risk.As an Actuarial colleague, you will build the skills, confidence and market knowledge needed to turn complex quantitative information into clear business insight and support better client decisions. By reviewing AI-pre-populated baselines, setting and challenging assumptions, and interpreting results, you will learn how to let AI and global delivery teams clear routine calculation so effort concentrates on judgment, scenario thinking and communication, while preserving the hands-on experience needed to progress through your actuarial exams.Wealth Solutions: RetirementAon’s Wealth Solutions: Retirement teams help organisations make better decisions about pensions, retirement programmes and long-term financial commitments. In the UK, companies hold significant assets in pension schemes and must plan carefully to meet their obligations over many years. Our actuarial consultants advise trustees and employers on defined benefit pension schemes, helping them understand funding positions, manage financial and operational risks and prepare for the future.How work is changingTechnology, including AI-enabled tools and global delivery teams, increasingly supports routine data preparation, reconciliation and baseline calculation. This allows our Actuarial colleagues to focus earlier on validation, output checking, report drafting and documentation, while elevating the work towards assumption-setting, scenario analysis, methodology communication and client value. You will learn to use digital tools thoughtfully, including framing clear prompts, refining outputs, checking AI-supported analysis and auditing AI outputs before using them to support client work. We will help you develop both your technical and consulting skills, including your understanding of key calculations, communication techniques, project management and AI plus offshore workflow orchestration, commercial awareness and professional judgement.Your role as an Actuarial GraduateNo two days are the same. You will work across a range of client teams, supporting colleagues who advise either the trustees responsible for pension schemes or the companies that sponsor them. You will gain hands-on actuarial experience while developing your understanding of how data, models, clients and strategy come together to bring value.What you will doWhat Graduate Actuaries work on:Building and running models for pricing, reserving, profitability and pension scheme analysis, reviewing AI baselines, testing scenarios and validating outputs, spotting anomalies and knowing when to question automated or AI-supported results against actuarial principles.Supporting funding and accounting valuations, projections, benefit calculations, data reconciliation, reserving and pension scheme reporting, while configuring and challenging the assumptions beneath automated calculations.Conducting data and risk analysis to identify patterns, test scenarios and help clients understand financial obligations, risk drivers, assumptions, market trends and potential future outcomes, while connecting analysis to client priorities, trade-offs and practical decisions.Identifying ways for trustees and companies to manage or reduce scheme risks, including longevity, investment and inflation risk.Supporting profitability and reinsurance analysis, interpreting results and trends where relevant to the client work you support.Client-focused work may include:                   Drafting precise reports, presentations and analysis summaries that support good governance, financial reporting and client decision-making.Coordinating workstreams, orchestrating AI and offshore analysts as one workflow, managing documentation and supporting the day-to-day delivery of pension scheme and internal projects.Supporting senior actuaries in client meetings, building relationships with clients and colleagues, translating methodology into narrative, listening to different perspectives and presenting analysis in a clear, confident and accessible way.You may also gain exposure to specialist areas, depending on business need and location, such as:Risk Settlement, advising clients on the best way to reduce risk through transferring it to a third party.Member Options, helping clients reduce risk and/or cost by offering pension scheme members the choice to reshape their benefits to better suit their individual circumstances.Analysis of mortality and other demographic factors to predict future trends within Aon's Demographic HorizonsTM team.Your DevelopmentUpon joining Aon as a Graduate, you will be enrolled onto our Launch Programme. Launch is a structured 10-month Early Careers development program that combines meaningful work, business learning, professional development and relationship-building across Aon. The program helps you build a strong foundation for a long-term actuarial and advisory career built around three core elements:Business learning. On-the-job learning with actuarial consultants, client teams and solution line specialists, helping you develop knowledge of Wealth Solutions: Retirement and the wider Aon business.Centralised learning. UK graduates complete an Aon induction, monthly webinars, business skills training and workshops designed to build your confidence, knowledge and network across our business.Professional qualifications. As part of your role, you will be expected to work towards qualification as a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA). You will receive paid study leave, as well as access to study and tuition materials to support your progress.Your career beyond your Graduate programmeOnce you’ve completed the formal graduate programme, you’ll continue to receive lots of support at Aon. As well as continued technical and business skills training, you’ll be expected to complete your actuarial qualifications. To aid your professional development you’ll receive regular performance feedback, and work with your line manager towards promotions, which are considered twice a year, enabling you to progress from a Graduate Analyst to Associate Consultant, then Consultant and beyond!Throughout this time, you’ll have the chance to explore different career paths, you may choose to specialise in advising trustee clients, or corporate pension scheme sponsors. There’s also the opportunity to join and develop a role in one of Aon’s specialist teams, like those listed above. Whichever route you choose, we’ll provide support and training at every step, giving you the tools you need to build an exciting career at Aon.Entry Requirements:As Actuarial Consulting is a mathematically based career path you will need:To have or be on track to achieve a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in a Maths, actuarial science, or other highly numerical degreeTo have achieved an A-grade or above in Maths A-level, A-grade in Maths Scottish Higher, or international equivalentTo have or are looking to build practical skills in Python, SQL, VBA, or cloud platforms (optional)What will help you succeed and growWe are looking for candidates who are curious, motivated and excited to learn, with transferrable skills or experience, a strong quantitative background and business insight. Insurance experience is not required. Through the Launch Program, you will continue developing the same skills and capabilities that support a successful actuarial and advisory career, including:Interest in actuarial consulting, analytics, risk, finance, insurance or related fields.A desire to pursue a career in actuarial consulting and build expertise within Aon's business.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, analytical abilities and attention to detail.A collaborative approach, alongside initiative and adaptability.Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.A proactive approach to seeking feedback, taking ownership of your work and following through reliably.The ability to consider wider objectives, prioritise carefully and explain your thinking clearly.An inclusive approach, valuing different perspectives and helping others feel respected and able to contribute.Confidence using technology and learning new tools, including AI literacy, prompt engineering, AI-enabled and technology-supported ways of working, and the judgement to review, refine and challenge outputs before relying on them.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including using tools such as Copilot or similar technologies to structure, test and improve outputs; experience with Python, SQL, VBA or similar technologies is an asset.You will also develop business context translation, AI and workflow orchestration, business communications, data management, research, process improvement, project management, actuarial science, model building, profitability analysis, good governance and reinsurance skills over time.

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