Hymans Robertson - Summer Internship

Issued: Fri, 28 Feb 2014 23:59:00 GMT

Organisation/employer:

Hymans Robertson

Job title:

Summer Internship

Type of work:

See job description

Closing date: 06 January 2014
Accepted degree subjects:

Any

Location:

Birmingham
Edinburgh
City of London
Glasgow

Working hours: Full-time, start date 02 June 2014
Contract: Fixed term internship, 1 - 3 months
Salary range:

Competitive

Job description:

We offer an outstanding summer internship programme for students who are in the penultimate year of their university studies and working towards at least a 2.1 honours degree.
The internship lasts for 8-12 weeks between June and August, during which you will be based in one of our practice areas.
You will get hands-on experience in a friendly and supportive team, working with technical experts at all levels of their careers, and getting an authentic feel for what it’s like to be a consultant with us. As a summer intern you could be involved in:
• Carrying out individual and group member calculation checks
• Observing and participating in client meetings in person or over conference facilities
• Drafting written documents and emails to colleagues and clients
• Data gathering and assisting with data cleansing on our systems
• Assisting with hands-on design and testing of actuarial computer models which can be used by our consultants and clients
• Helping to analyse the business requirements of our actuarial modelling and risk analytic software

Personal requirements:

In addition to being in your penultimate year at university and working towards a 2.1 honours degree, you will need:
• A level/Higher Grade A in Maths, or equivalent
• GCSE or Higher Grade English at grade C or above, or equivalent
• Strong communication skills
• A flexible and proactive approach and effective team working skills
• The ability and willingness to learn, with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Commitment to high standards, even when working to challenging deadlines
• An enthusiasm for a consultancy career in pensions

Company information:

We're the UK’s leading independent pensions, benefits and investment consultancy.
Our breadth of expertise allows us to successfully work with clients across all sectors and industries of all sizes.
Many of the UK’s biggest pension schemes rely on our advice and we provide consultancy services to leading organisations, including FTSE100 and public sector companies.

How to apply:

Please visit http://www.hymanscareers.co.uk for more information and to complete the application form.