Actuarial Trainee 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
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Overview of the Role
5/5
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Experience & Company Culture
5/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at Hymans Robertson?
Very positive. Senior members of the team always willing to help and answer questions. New joiners are trusted with meaningful work early on which quickly builds skills. Feedback is regularly provided and useful.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Mixed role - half of my time is spent with the technical team and the other with client teams. The varied work keeps things interesting and provides a broad base of skills. Tasks include calculating transfer values and preparing papers.
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
Offers private medical insurance
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
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
Members of the team always willing to explain tasks thoroughly before, during and after. Regular meetings with manager and buddy also helpful.
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
Good, lots of social events to get involved in and meet people.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
Hymans is a welcoming company. There are numerous social events as mentioned that helps you integrate into the team.
Remote working is allowed (max. 3 days a week) but it is encouraged that new joiners are in the office as much as possible for the first year.
Remote working is allowed (max. 3 days a week) but it is encouraged that new joiners are in the office as much as possible for the first year.
How would you rate Hymans Robertson initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
Big focus on DEI.
How would you rate Hymans Robertson CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Offers a lot of volunteering opportunities.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Hymans Robertson to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Welcoming environment and great place to develop skills.
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?
For recruitment process, especially final interview, don't get too technical. One of the values is straightforward so try to phrase answers in this way without too much jargon.
