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Career of the Week this week is: Actuary - Friday 24 January 2025

24th January 2025

πŸ“’ Career of the Week: Actuary! πŸ“ŠπŸ’Ό

Every Friday, students at GWA explore a Career of the Week in form time. This week, we’re looking at the role of an Actuaryβ€”a career that combines maths, finance, and risk analysis to help businesses make key financial decisions. πŸ’‘πŸ’°

πŸ”’ Entry Routes:
βœ” A degree in maths or a related subject πŸ“š
βœ” A-levels, including maths
βœ” Membership & qualifications from the Institute of Finance and Actuaries

πŸ’Ό Actuary Insights:
πŸ“ˆ Starting salary: Β£55,000
⏳ Work hours: 35-40 hours per week, plus study time
🌍 Flexible work environments, with potential for travel

πŸ“ West Midlands Growth:
πŸš€ +17% job growth in the region, with 13,042 new opportunities!

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