Aon Summer Internship Programme 2027 - Actuarial Consulting - Pensions (London Only)

Actuarial Consulting Pensions – Summer Internship Programme 2027 – London Only Please apply to this position if you wish to be based in London only. (If you wish to be considered for a role based outside London, please apply for our ‘Actuarial Consulting Pensions Graduate Programme – Regional Locations’ role.) Start Date: 21st June 2027 Application closing date: 7th December 2026 Please note, we may close earlier if we receive the quantity, quality & variety of applications required. Better Decisions Begin with You At Aon, we help organisations make better decisions. Through our expertise in Risk Capital and Human Capital, we help businesses navigate uncertainty, make confident decisions and achieve better outcomes for their people, clients and communities. As an early careers colleague, you'll play a role in solving real business challenges while learning from experts across our global organisation. Wealth Solutions: Retirement Right now, UK companies have more invested in pension schemes than the rest of Europe combined. But, has each individual company set aside enough to meet their pensions’ obligations in twenty, thirty or even forty years’ time? As the market leaders in actuarial consulting, our consultants are here to advise our clients on their defined benefit pension schemes, helping them to handle the associated financial and operational risks, now and in the future. As an Aon Summer Internship, you’ll work alongside the most creative in the industry, earning as you learn and building your career as an Actuary! Your role as an Actuarial Summer Internship in Wealth Solutions: Retirement As an Actuarial Summer Intern, no two days in the office are the same. You’ll have the opportunity to work on a range of client teams with colleagues who provide advice and support to either the trustees handling the pension scheme, or the company that provides it. Our aim is to help you learn about the potential career path ahead of you, while being given real responsibility on client projects. We'll work through classroom-based and on-the-job training to develop your technical and consulting skills — including your understanding of key calculations, communication techniques, project management and networking. What your day could look like: Actuarial and Analytical Tasks, such as: Regular assessment of the financial position of pension schemes Identifying and implementing ways for trustees and companies to reduce the risks in relation to their schemes, including longevity risks, investment risks and inflation risk Carrying out calculations relating to the pension scheme for the company's financial accounts; and with respect to individual pension scheme members' benefits Estimating pension protection fund levies Client Focused Tasks, such as: Day-to-day management of the pension scheme and internal projects Building and maintaining relationships with clients and other collaborators of the scheme Attending and presenting at client meetings You’ll be able to work on a range of projects, gaining early exposure to clients to support your development. You’ll can also be involved in one of our specialist teams, focusing in areas such as: Risk Settlement, advising clients on the best way to reduce risk through transferring it to a third party. Member Options, helping clients reduce risk and/or cost by offering pension scheme members the choice to reshape their benefits to better suit their individual circumstances. Analysis of mortality and other demographic factors to predict future trends within Aon's Demographic HorizonsTM team. Your Development As an Aon Summer Intern, you will be enrolled onto our Launch Programme when you join. This development programme is built around 3 core elements: Business learning. On the job learning and experiences enabling you to develop your knowledge and understanding of your team and solution line. Centralised learning. UK Summer Internships complete in an Aon Induction, monthly webinars, business skills training and workshops; all designed to develop your knowledge of Aon, build your confidence and your network across our business. Feedback. When you begin your Aon placement, you will have time with your line manager to discuss your goals and over your 12-month programme you will receive feedback and support Your career beyond your Summer Internship programme Our summer internship programme is designed as a potential first step towards a long-term career with us. Your performance during your internship may lead to an offer for a place on our graduate programme in the same business unit the following year. We invite you to apply for an internship that aligns with your long-term interests and career ambitions. By choosing a role that matches your aspirations, you’ll be better positioned to take full advantage of our Launch development programme, which offers comprehensive support for your professional qualification and ongoing career growth. Next Steps If you are interested in this Summer Internship programme and would like to apply, here is some useful information: Entry Requirements: As Actuarial Consulting is a mathematically based career path you will need: On track to achieve a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in a maths, actuarial science, or other highly numerical degree Have achieved an A-grade or above in Maths A-level, A-grade in Maths Scottish higher or international equivalent To have or are looking to build practical skills in Python, SQL, VBA, or cloud platforms. To ensure compliance with UK law, successful candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK throughout the duration of their time in role. You should be in the penultimate year of your university studies, with one final year of study remaining after your internship. You should therefore expect to complete your studies in 2028 and be available to join a Graduate programme from September 2028. Candidates who have already graduated, or who are in the final year of their current undergraduate or postgraduate degree, should explore our Graduate opportunities instead. What are we looking for? Motivation and ambition to pursue an actuarial career. To be able to articulate why you are interested in becoming an actuary Passion and curiosity. We are looking for candidates who want to understand what we do and are motivated to deepen their learning Commercial awareness. This helps us to provide support and advice to our clients with clarity and confidence to enable revenue growth Strong communication skills, particularly being able to present complex ideas utilising data analysis, in a simpler, more understandable way A self-starter that can take the initiative, work independently when needed but can also work collaboratively in a team environment Locations: Our Wealth Solutions: Pensions teams are based across the UK. All locations offer the same opportunities for learning and career progression and the same financial rewards. Please apply for this position if you wish to be based in London only. (If you wish to be considered for a role based outside London, please apply for our ‘Actuarial Consulting Pensions Graduate Progamme – Regional Locations’ role.) We recognise the value for our Early Career colleagues of being in the office environment from the beginning of their programme. As a new intern, you will spend your 9 weeks in the Aon office or with clients. Joining us as a graduate after your internship means spending the first 6 months in the office. This time is for your learning, development, and progression. This will enable you access to support from managers, collaborate with colleagues as well as grow your network across Aon. After completing this initial training period, you will then have the opportunity to work more flexibly, spending at least 3 to 4 days face to face in the Aon office or with clients. Aon UK Internship Recruitment: What to Expect We know applying for your first internship role can be exciting, and sometimes a little daun