About First Actuarial

First Actuarial has been around since 2004, when a small group of like-minded actuaries came together to bring fresh thinking to pensions consultancy. Two decades later, we’re heading for 20% plus revenue growth this year, employing around 500 people across seven locations.

We’re still an independent business with no chargeable hours targets, giving our people the time to deliver their best work and excel. We shape our high-quality services by listening closely to our clients’ needs. And we price those services fairly.

As we develop our business, prospects for our people grow. Our Basingstoke, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Peterborough, Tonbridge and London offices provide supportive work environments where everyone can make a difference. We enjoy work and celebrate our successes. And we provide support and helpful feedback, so we all learn and improve.

We love numbers, but we love people more. Staff wellbeing and work-life balance have always been core values. Beyond the firm, we’re known for our integrity. We’re happy to challenge conventional thinking and speak up. Our pioneering work is set to transform the lives of millions of younger people with a new type of pension.

Graduate System Analyst 2025 Opportunities

For 2025, we have Graduate Openings in Manchester, Leeds, Tonbridge and London.

All our graduates are welcomed into a stimulating work environment, working with professionals from diverse backgrounds in friendly and close-knit teams

What do System Analysts do?

A systems analyst’s responsibilities include maintaining software systems, performing system problem solving and data analysis.

You will be dealing with complex data sets across our existing clients within the Administration area of the business. Understanding and working on requests and projects that will help you grow your experience in a variety of skills like mapping data, database coding, system reporting and problem-solving methodology. You will gain knowledge of Pensions basics to understand the data you are working with and help understand the different facets of the software we use to deliver our Administration service to our clients.

How will First Actuarial support my career progression?

As a new graduate, you’ll join our training programme to build up essential skills and knowledge. We provide an excellent study support package – including membership fees, study materials and study leave.

Testimonials

CASS is a great team of people to work with. Despite being spread across numerous offices, the sense of camaraderie and support network is strong to the point that you always feel there is someone to lend a hand. The team also have a sense of humour to help with the difficult days.
I’ve been fortunate to both have exposure to a wide range of work, and also be afforded the time to carve out my own area of expertise, so it has truly been a place where my career has flourished.

Phil Messham, System Analyst, First Actuarial LPP

Who are we looking for?

• Follow processes and suggest improvements where required.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to express complicated ideas in a concise and clear way.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Provide constructive feedback about colleagues.
• Project a positive attitude towards our Firm.

What we offer you

• A competitive remuneration package, including bonus and profit-sharing payments
• Private health insurance, life insurance and income protection insurance
• 25 days annual leave as standard, increasing with length of service, an extra day at Christmas, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional holidays
• A non-contributory pension
• Full training and study support.

All graduates are office-based for the first few months, thereafter, for colleagues who prefer homeworking for part of the week, we have hybrid working in place. We’re also flexible on working day arrangements and will happily accommodate a range of personal commitments from day one.

Our straightforward approach to recruitment which involves role-specific tests as well as interviews and a short presentation, ensures equal opportunities for all applicants.

Should you require information in a different format, have other accessibility or reasonable adjustment requirements, or if you have any problems not listed on this page, please contact HRHelpdesk@firstactuarial.co.uk.

Please note that we can only accept applications from candidates who hold a right to work in the UK.