Actuarial & Consulting Internship Programme

2026 Actuarial & Consulting Internship Programme, Edinburgh

Length of programme: 9 weeks starting Monday 29 June 2026 - Friday 21 August 2026 (this is a fixed programme date)

Location: Edinburgh

Entry requirements:

• To apply for this role, you need to be in your penultimate year of full-time university.
• Our internship programmes are a pathway to our graduate programmes. Therefore you will need to be graduating and available to start full time in September 2027.
• We are open to applications from those studying any subject. As this is a pathway to the graduate programme where you will be expected to study towards the actuarial exams.
• 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.
• 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 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 interns in our Actuarial & Consulting team:

As a people-first business, personal attributes are just as important as academic qualifications. We’re looking for interns who are:

• Enthusiastic team players who are willing to learn and grow.
• Passionate and energetic, helping us exceed our clients’ expectations and deliver against tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a natural curiosity and interest in the business world.
• Self-disciplined with good time management skills.

We will also be looking to see how applicants align with 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, affecting people’s lives 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 while meeting best practice governance requirements is becoming increasingly complex yet essential for success.

At Isio, we constantly look for 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 numeracy and communication skills, along with the enthusiasm and drive needed to gain professional qualifications.

What you will be doing:

During your internship, you will develop analytical skills while observing how we effectively consult for our clients. You will be involved in:

• Calculation work on an individual member or company basis.
• Building financial models involving statistical methods.
• Drafting communication materials.
• Identifying and researching business opportunities.
• Sharing knowledge with colleagues to continuously improve our service.

Isio’s aim is to recognise Summer interns who apply themselves. Strong performance in your internship will lead to you being offered a Graduate Analyst role in our Actuarial & Consulting team upon completing university.

What we offer you:

Isio is a people business, committed to helping you gain hands-on experience and apply your current skills while developing new ones. The variety of work available will enable you to do this.

On top, we also offer:

• A competitive salary.
• An internship programme with projects to develop key business skills.
• Joining as part of a cohort to make new connections.

About Isio:

Isio was established in 2020 from the sale of KPMG UK’s Pension Practice. 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. We uphold the values of respect, fairness, and inclusion in our actions and decisions.

We have offices across the UK, and many roles offer a hybrid, flexible approach to work to help create a work-life balance.

What’s next?

Apply below and follow the simple application process online.