Bright Network has teamed up with Aon once again for Diversity in Data & Actuarial event series. 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 career in Data or Actuarial.
This series of events has been tailored to aid up to 30 of our brightest members from diverse backgrounds to launch a successful career in this industry.
Through this event series, discover a rewarding 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 or data early careers programmes.
The Diversity in Data & Actuarial series will comprise of an in-person introductory event, followed by 4 virtual insight sessions where you can explore different aspects of the data & actuarial career paths, understand what qualifications are needed and even practise your interview technique. 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. Their 50,000 colleagues provide clients in over 120 countries and sovereignties with advice and solutions that give them clarity and confidence to make better decisions.
Aon believes that businesses thrive when the communities they serve and the people they employ also flourish. At Aon, their people are the heartbeat of their firm. They have a passion for bringing the best to their clients, which unites them and drives them as a global firm.
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, IP 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 13th October, 10am – 4.00pm Welcome event at Aon’s London headquarters
Tuesday 24th October, 10:00 - 11:30am Virtual session 1
Wednesday 1st November, 11:30am - 1:00pm Virtual session 2
Tuesday 7th November, 2:00 - 3:00pm Virtual session 3
Monday 13th November, 11:15am - 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 1.30 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. The Aon representatives will be on screen during the sessions, so it is expected that you share your camera too when participating in the virtual sessions.
Who can attend?
- Undergraduates from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to Black, Asian amd Minority Ethnic students and students identifying as female or non-binary
- Studying Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Data Science, Business Analytics, Information Science, Statistics, Data Analytics or similar at a UK university
- 2023 or 2024 graduates looking for a graduate programme
- 2025 graduates looking for an internship programme 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 hasn'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 and sovereignties
- 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 and are a Times Top 100 Graduate Employer in 2023
- They have 8 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, Pride Alliance and Social Mobility Network
Travel details:
The launch event on 13th 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 13th 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.
NB: Those who attend all virtual sessions will be fast tracked to an assessment centre on a first-come-first-serve basis, but if we complete recruitment before you receive an invite, we will offer you a fast track to an assessment centre next year, i.e. when you are applying for a graduate role.