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

24th January 2025

📢 Career of the Week: Actuary! 📊💼

Every Friday, students at GWA explore a Career of the Week in form time. This week, we’re looking at the role of an Actuary—a career that combines maths, finance, and risk analysis to help businesses make key financial decisions. 💡💰

🔢 Entry Routes:
✔ A degree in maths or a related subject 📚
✔ A-levels, including maths
✔ Membership & qualifications from the Institute of Finance and Actuaries

💼 Actuary Insights:
📈 Starting salary: £55,000
⏳ Work hours: 35-40 hours per week, plus study time
🌍 Flexible work environments, with potential for travel

📍 West Midlands Growth:
🚀 +17% job growth in the region, with 13,042 new opportunities!

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