Actuarial and Investment Consulting Review
by Barnett Waddingham LLP
Rating
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Skills
4.5
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Responsibilities
4.0
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Support & Guidance
4.5
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Culture
4.5
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Your Impressions
4.3
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
- Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
- 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
- Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
- 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
- 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the social opportunities?
- How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
- How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
- 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at Barnett Waddingham LLP
- 7. Would you recommend Barnett Waddingham LLP to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to Barnett Waddingham LLP
Overview
I worked in the Actuarial and Investment consulting teams, this involved a huge range of work including some technical calculations, general monitoring and consulting with clients, creating and drafting reports and many more. There was also a large element of training and assessments spread throughout the internship as well.
Skills
Absolutely, I had never been exposed to working within pensions before so everything I have done has been new which has enabled me to develop lots of skills. This has included technical mathematical skills using excel and also general written skills, conveying messages in a concise understandable way. It has also allowed me to develop general existing skills like team-work, communication and work ethic.
Responsibilities
Yes, there was a lot of responsibility given to us and freedom when we were given work. Everything gets checked but initially most of the work I completed was blank to start with which made me feel needed and responsible. There was a good system where most people would go over all work you have completed, allowing more feedback and improvements.
Support & Guidance
The support was very high, we were given two mentors in the separate teams we worked in and had regular catch ups (every 2 weeks) to go over things and see if we needed any help. We also had supervisors who oversaw the internship and provided help and support if needed. Because of the large graduate proportion here there also was a good informal support system throughout.
Culture
The company has a really good culture and the atmosphere was really welcoming for a new joiner. I didn't feel bad to ask questions or if I struggled with work, everyone was really approachable. There is also a good social side with lots of opportunities to see colleagues outside of the office.
Your Impressions
I have really enjoyed my internship. I have found it extremely valuable for the future and it has taught a bunch of new skills. It has been a really good place to start working at and I highly recommend it.
Yes
I have no general advice, the application process is very generic in terms of internships so researching the firm and industry is valuable.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Actuary
London
August 2023
