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Background
My actuarial career began three years ago when I came to work at Legal & General in Kingswood. I chose to work at Legal & General because it has a good reputation, and as a large company can provide me with many opportunities for the future. The people I met during the application procedure were friendly and supportive, and I knew I would be happy to work alongside them.

Work and training
I work in the financial reporting area of Legal & General. For the first two years I specialised in annuities. Then as part of the student ‘rotation’ training programme, I moved to the Actuarial Systems team. My role now involves development and support of the various actuarial models used when reporting the financial results of the business. My job is challenging and interesting – I rarely do the same task twice. On-the-job training has enabled me to learn from the experience of my colleagues, both students and qualified actuaries. Courses are also provided to give more formal training. It is incredibly rewarding to work in a team that has such a direct impact on the business.

Study
One of the main strengths of Legal & General is the support given to students. It takes a lot of hard work and commitment to study for exams whilst working. Legal & General give me the time and support I need to do my best. Study days, materials, and tutorials are all provided. Managers are appreciative of the time needed to study and a strong mentoring system ensures students stay focused.

Future
I look forward to the rest of my career with Legal & General. With regular rotations there is opportunity for me to experience working in many different areas of the company. Whichever role I choose to focus my career on, I know that a career at Legal & General will enable me to be as successful as I can be.