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Trainee Actuary Review

at Hymans Robertson

Graduate Job

Actuary

Glasgow

Review Submitted: November 2025

Overall Rating

5 /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
5/5 - Experience & Company Culture
5/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at Hymans Robertson?
Very good
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Performing actuarial calculations e.g. transfer values, using excel and actuarial software.
Data work e.g. cleaning and checking member data.
Valuation support e.g. assisting with funding valuations and preparing results papers.
Reporting e.g. drafting reports
Studying for actuarial exams.
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
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
Hymans have a very well structured graduate programme to support you, with continuous development/graduate training sessions throughout your first year of the job.

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 Hymans Robertson initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate Hymans Robertson CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Hymans Robertson to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The workplace environment at Hymans is very friendly, everyone welcomes questions and wants to chat to you- I think this is really helpful when you start as a graduate as it can feel quite daunting but having this sort of culture makes it really easy to settle in.
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 Hymans Robertson?
Apply early!
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