Actuarial Graduate Program
Listed on 2026-02-24
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Finance & Banking
Financial Analyst
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Use statistical, mathematical and analytical techniques to help organisations understand uncertainty and make better decisions. Our teams work across insurance, superannuation, risk modelling, financial services, data analytics, and broader consulting projects helping clients quantify risk, assess scenarios, evaluate financial impacts and navigate changing regulatory and market environments. Whether you’re modelling future events, analysing large datasets or developing risk and valuation insights, your work will have a tangible influence on strategy, performance and resilience.
This pathway is a great fit for graduates who enjoy quantitative analysis, problem‑solving, structured thinking and using data to understand real‑world challenges.
This pathway would suit graduates from:- Actuarial Studies
- Mathematics or Applied Mathematics
- Statistics
- Data Science or Analytics
- Economics or Econometrics
- Finance or Quantitative Finance
- STEM degrees with strong quantitative or modelling components
Depending on your team, your work could include:
- Building and validating actuarial or statistical models
- Modelling future scenarios to estimate the likelihood and impact of events
- Supporting valuations, capital modelling or pricing exercises
- Analysing large datasets to uncover trends, patterns or emerging risks
- Assisting with regulatory, compliance or reporting requirements
- Contributing to consulting projects across insurance, financial services, government or energy
You’ll gain experience along the entire modelling lifecycle. From problem framing and data preparation through to analysis, interpretation and presenting recommendations to clients. Working across sectors such as insurance, government, health, banking and infrastructure helps you develop broad and adaptable analytical capability.
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About the Graduate Program- For students in their final year of study in 2026 or recently graduated and not yet in professional work.
- A one‑year grow pathway with targeted coaching, support and development as you begin your career.
- Real client work from the start, so you can make an impact and learn straightaway.
- Job offers made in April.
- Start work in February 2027 (some teams may start slightly earlier or later) in a full‑time, ongoing graduate role.
From day one I've been involved in real client work alongside a wonderful and friendly team who are more than happy to share their knowledge base and expertise with me. (Emily, 2024 graduate)
What I’ve found here is not just a career path but a place that aligns with my values and passion—something I might have missed if I hadn’t taken a chance on something new. (Arkie, 2024 vacationer and 2025 graduate)
One of the best parts of my journey has been the incredible graduate cohort I’m part of. We share tips, help each other with work-related questions, and celebrate each other’s wins. (Victoria, 2024 graduate)
Big things on offer- Coaching and feedback from day one: Your performance development manager and broader team will help you build your skills with ongoing support.
- Build your professional skills: You’ve got the degree now learn how to apply it in real‑world situations with clients and teams.
- Wellbeing, diversity and community: We track our progress across 21 public commitments in our Impact Plan, including gender equity, Indigenous inclusion, mental health and learning.
- Employee discounts: Access hundreds of deals (JB Hi‑Fi, Woolworths, Airbnb and more) through our Smart Spend app.
- Clubs, networks and connection: Join communities for running, books, cooking, badminton, card games and more — or start your own.
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