Intern Review

My role as an intern was a simplified version of the regular actuarial work that my colleagues in the office worked on. I completed basic member calculations for pension schemes initially and then as time moved on these became increasingly complex. I also worked on longer term development projects whether that is with the New Business team, Pensions Technical Unit team, Development team etc. and finally I had chance to draft emails for clients

Learnt lots of actuarial skills in-particular whilst also developing lots of soft skills to a great extent

I was given lots of responsibility from day 1, although all work goes through checks and reviews, I was able to work on large pension schemes from my first day and the team placed trust in me to do this. If I took on work and made mistakes, these were clearly explained to me so I could learn from them.

Lots of support and guidence given whether it was centrally through training and follow up sessions or having regular catch ups with my 'buddy' in the office and looking through work I'd completed

Very enjoyable atmosphere, expected it to be what you imagine offices to be like in finance jobs but instead it was relaxed and everyone speaks to each other so you settle in quickly

I really enjoyed my internship

Yes

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