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Actuarial Consultant Review

at Deloitte

Internship (1 Month+)

Actuary

London

Review Submitted: July 2023

Overall Rating

4.3 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4/5 - Overview of Role
3.8/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
4/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
On a day-to-day basis, this role varies greatly depending on the project that you are working on. One example of what this could include, is helping to process and review model runs, analysing annuity reserves and helping prepare presentations for clients.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I given the opportunity to complete various tasks with a large degree of independence. There was an expectation to be proactive in learning and picking up new information quickly and asking questions when clarification was needed.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
During the course of this internship, I have gained a familiarity with much of the jargon used in the insurance industry. I have also had the opportunity to greatly develop and improve my Excel skills and knowledge, utilising pivot tables, power queries and various other advanced Excel functions. Further, I have advanced many soft skills, particularly communication - both internally, with my team and manger, as well as externally, with clients.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
3/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
There was great support when needed. I had multiple contacts who I felt able to reach out to when I needed clarification, and it was encouraged to ask questions.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
4/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
4/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The general atmosphere at Deloitte was incredibly welcoming and encouraging. It is a very people-oriented company, and this was strongly felt through the environment. In general, people are very friendly and willing to help. Deloitte incorporates a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility in your work. There is a good work-life balance.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
Although there were some tech issues which slowed down my ability to access and proceed with some of the work, there were in the end sorted. Overall, I had a very positive experience at Deloitte, and very much enjoyed my internship. From the incredible work environment that Deloitte cultivates, to the various skills I learnt and developed on this internship, I would highly recommend applying if one is interested in actuarial consulting.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Deloitte
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Deloitte to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Deloitte
Deloitte are looking for forward thinking, confident and intelligent individuals, who can demonstrate using initiative to solve problems, and who are able to integrate into the inclusive and diverse environment.
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