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Actuarial Associate Review

at BDO

Graduate Job

Actuary

London

Review Submitted: October 2025

Overall Rating

4.8 /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!

5/5 - Overview of the Role
4.6/5 - Experience & Company Culture
5/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at BDO?
I am enjoying the role. My team is very supportive.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Undertaking actuarial work. Mostly learning by shadowing and internal training.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
Providing full financial compensation for IFoA examinations and support for these with study leave
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
5/5
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
How would you rate BDO initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate BDO CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
3/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BDO to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The company is good to work for.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BDO?
Learn the values and how they relate to the values. Consider the ESG strategies and know some success stories of the specific department. Show interest in the department
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