2026 Actuarial & Consulting Industrial Placement

2026 Actuarial & Consulting Industrial Placement, Edinburgh

Length of programme: 13 Months starting Monday 29 June 2026 - Friday 21 August 2027 (this is a fixed date)

Location: Edinburgh

Entry requirements:

• To apply for this role, you need to be available for full time work from Monday 29 June 2026 - Friday 21 August 2027 and be attending university for your final year of study in September 2027.
• We are open to applications from those studying any subject. This is a pathway to the graduate programme where you will be expected to study towards the actuarial exams upon joining.
• If you have studied a non-numerical degree subject, we will require you to have obtained a Maths A-level grade B or higher or an equivalent qualification.
• You will be required to demonstrate strong mathematical skills and a keen interest in financial concepts at different stages of your application process.
• We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position; 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 Industrial Placements in our Actuarial & Consulting team:

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.

We will also be looking to see how applicants align to our core beliefs:

Power in Partnership: We work in partnership with our clients and each other – building open and trusted relationships.

Future Focus: We want to push our industry forward by solving problems in better ways that benefit both our clients and society.

Strength in Difference: We work with diverse perspectives to find better solutions.

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.

Working in our Pensions Actuarial & Consulting team 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.

Balancing the costs and risks of a pension scheme as well as meeting best practice governance requirements is becoming increasingly complex yet essential for a pension scheme to succeed.

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.

Isio’s Actuarial & Consulting Summer internship programme offers the opportunity to gain insight and build valuable experience.

What you will be doing:

During your placement, you will have the opportunity to develop analytical skills while observing how we effectively consult for our clients. You will be involved in:

• Calculation work either on an individual member or company basis.
• Building financial models involving statistical methods.
• Drafting communication materials.
• Helping with identifying and researching business opportunities.
• Sharing knowledge with colleagues throughout Isio to continuously improve the service we offer our clients.

Strong performance during your time with us will lead to you being offered a Graduate Analyst role in our Actuarial & Consulting team upon completing university without the need for an application.

During the graduate programme, you’ll receive the support needed to work towards achieving a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries (IFoA) qualification.

Isio is a people business, and we’re committed to helping our colleagues gain a wide variety of experience, significant development opportunities, and progression through the business.

On top, we also offer:

• A competitive salary.
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and two ‘Company’ days – a celebration day and an extra day over Christmas, with the option to purchase additional holidays.
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) allowance.
• Flexible working.
• A flexible benefits package.

About Isio:

Isio was ‘born’ in 2020 from the sale of KPMG UK’s Pension Practice to a private equity firm. We provide diverse expertise spanning Pensions, Investment, Benefits, and Wealth to give clients an integrated experience.

At Isio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace, where our colleagues feel they belong, regardless of background or difference.

Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

What’s next?

Apply below and follow the simple application process online.