Contractual hours

36.25

Basis

Full time

Region

Northern Ireland

Job category/type

• XPS Pensions

Date posted

02/10/2025

Job reference

REQ003184

Student Placement – Actuarial Team 2026

Location: Belfast Grade: Associate Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent REQ003184

We are currently taking applications for undergraduates looking to pursue a placement year starting in August 2026. This role will be 1 year placement in our vibrant Belfast office and there will be five positions available.

About XPS Group:

XPS Group is a prominent UK consultancy and administration firm within the pensions and insurance sectors.

As a FTSE 250 company with over 2000 employees, we leverage expertise alongside advanced technology to serve over 1,400 pension schemes and their sponsors. Our goal is to foster a workplace where diverse talents thrive.

About the Team:

Our actuaries work closely with trustees and plan sponsors to devise a funding plan suited to each scheme – within the constraints of legislation. The Belfast office provides actuarial and consultancy advice to a range of trustee and corporate clients and is part of a larger actuarial community across our other UK office locations. We use plain English believing that clarity is as important as accuracy in the delivery of actuarial advice.

About the Role:

Our placement students are exposed to a variety of real client issues and from the start you will become a valuable member of a motivated, supportive and sociable team. Our students are exposed to all aspects of the work of our actuarial team, for example carrying out valuations of benefits for pension schemes and individual members. We believe that the experience we offer our placement students allows them to develop invaluable skills that will help them greatly with their future studies and career.

Your Profile: Essential:

Successful candidates will have excellent communication and organisation skills as well as the ability to think outside the box to deliver solutions for our clients.
This role requires you to be working towards a minimum of a 2:1 honours degree in any discipline, although ideally mathematics, economics or a science-based subject. Please include individual module marks to date within your CV.
Excellent interpersonal skills
A client-focused approach with the potential and desire to deliver excellent client service
Well-developed communication skills, both orally and in writing, and suitable for a diverse range of people
An ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and an aptitude for working with people
An eagerness to take on responsibility and an ability to manage multiple demands on your time
Ideally, you will be competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and have a general interest in our industry.

Qualifications:

You will also need to have achieved an A grade (or higher) at A-Level (or equivalent qualification) in mathematics.

What We Offer:

Enjoy a competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus, and 25 days holiday with buy/sell flexibility. Benefits include pension matching, healthcare plans, life assurance, and retailer discounts. We support our team with a flexible benefits scheme, employee assistance, and digital GP service. Participating in volunteering events is encouraged with paid volunteer days available. Referral bonuses are offered for introducing suitable candidates to XPS.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit applications below or contact . Join XPS Group and contribute to a dynamic and inclusive workplace.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

XPS Group is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure accessible and supportive work settings for all employees.

Eligibility:

Any employment offer made will be conditional upon you satisfying DBS Disclosure checks, Employment or educational references, Satisfactory credit checks and eligibility to work in the UK before an offer can be made. XPS Group is not able to provide sponsorship to employees.

Who are we:

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