Assistant Actuarial Analyst Review
at Bank of England
Degree Apprenticeship
Actuary
London
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
4.1 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I work as an actuarial analyst, this involves reviewing applications from firms, I specialise in Matching Adjustment, I also work in the teams data division
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
It is very interesting and I am given a good amount of work to do
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Excel, R, Actuarial skills, review work,
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
fairly well organised, however, there have been some issues with the training providers systems
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Great support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Good support, however, it can be difficult due to the limited face-to-face interaction
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
Fairly limited as my role is quite different from the University modules I learn
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
There an abundance of these
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Bank of England to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a very considerate employer with great support networks and work-life balance, along with excellent career development opportunities
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Bank of England?
To make sure you come with an open mind and willingness to learn
