Bright Network has teamed up with Aon once again for Diversity in Actuarial Consulting. Join us in October as leading insurance and financial services firm, Aon, provide Bright Network members with an incredible opportunity to connect with their teams to explore a new career path.
This series of events has been tailored to aid 50 of our brightest members from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) launch a successful career in actuary.
Through this event series, discover a role that can offer you excellent growth and discuss its potential with the experts themselves. Attendees of the series will be eligible to get fast-tracked to Aon’s assessment centres for one of their actuary internships or graduate programmes.
The Diversity in Actuarial Consulting series will comprise an introductory event, followed by 4 insight sessions where you can explore different aspects of the actuarial career path, understand what qualifications are needed and even practise your interview technique through a mock interview session. You'll also be paired with a mentor from Aon, whom you can meet with regularly to ask questions and receive tailored advice.
About Aon
Aon exists to shape decisions for the better - to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. We provide our clients with advice and solutions that give them the clarity and confidence to make better decisions to protect and grow their business. Aon is in the business of better decisions.
Our values are the foundation of what we do. They are:
• Committed as one firm to our purpose
• United through trust as one inclusive, diverse team
• Passionate about making our colleagues and clients successful
We’re a leading global professional services firm, providing a range of risk, retirement and health solutions. Our international network of clients count on us to create empowering results for their businesses, using proprietary data and analytics to deliver insights that reduce volatility and improve performance.
If you're a great communicator who likes statistics, research, analysis, problem-solving and fresh challenges, there's a role at Aon to suit you.
Why attend?
- Get a head-start in the application process by gaining valuable industry insights and be fast-tracked to Aon's assessment centre for their internship, industrial placement or graduate programmes
- Get paired with a mentor at Aon and schedule 1:1 sessions to gain tailored advice for your future career
- Gain hands-on experience through various practical and interactive workshops and skill sessions
Schedule
Friday 28th October, 10am - 3:00pm Welcome event at Aon’s London headquarters
Tuesday 1st November, 10:00 - 11:30am Virtual session 1
Wednesday 9th November, 14:00 - 15:30pm Virtual session 2
Tuesday 15th November, 11:00am - 12:30pm Virtual session 3
Monday 21st November, 11:00am - 12:30pm Virtual session 4
Plus, separate 1:1 sessions with your mentor to be organised at times to suit.
All of Aon's insight sessions will be approximately 1.25 hours, with a different topic being covered each week.
Please note: by applying for the event, you are committing to attending and participating in all of the sessions. You will need to attend and engage in all of the sessions to be eligible for the fast-tracked application process.
Who can attend?
- Undergraduate Black, Asian and Ethnic minority (BAME) students studying a STEM degree at a UK university
- 2023, 2024 and 2025 graduates looking for an internship, graduate scheme or industrial placement
- On track for a 2.1 or above and have demonstrated academic excellence throughout their education
- Achieved an A in Maths at A-Level (or equivalent)
- Who haven't already been unsuccessful in any application to Aon within the past year
Fun facts about Aon:
- They employ 50,000 people across 120+ countries
- They're listed as a Stonewall Top 100 Employer, a Rate My Placement Top 100 Undergraduate Employer and were awarded by targetjobs as having the best diversity and inclusion strategy 2022
- They have 16 Business Resource Groups (BRGs) that are voluntarily organised by colleagues around shared interests and experiences. Their BRGs have a significant impact on improving the firm's culture and environment, ability to hire, ability to develop and retain diverse colleagues, and capacity to connect to the diverse communities in which our colleagues live and work. Examples of their BRGs include: Multicultural Diversity Group, Aon Pride Alliance, Mental Health Network and Women’s International Network
Travel details:
The launch event on 28th October will take place at Aon's offices (The Leadenhall Building, 122 Leadenhall St, London EC3V 4AN). The subsequent insight sessions will take place virtually.
For travel to the launch event on 28th October, Aon will support expenses up to a maximum amount. More details will be shared if you are successful in gaining a place on the programme.
How to apply:
To secure your spot at the event, click the Apply Now button at the top of the page and complete the application form. Spaces are very limited, so we recommend you apply as early as possible.