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Last modified: November 07, 2011, 01:25 PM
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This is an ideal career for analytical thinkers. The job of an actuary involves analysing data, whether it be mathematical, statistical, demographic, financial or economic, so as to predict and calculate long-term risks regarding financial decisions and planning.

Salary p/a
50k - 120k
Qualifications
Degree
Intensity
Sitting
Demand
High
Travel
Low
Conditions
Indoor
Weekly Hours
40-50
Pros
  • Intellectually stimulating, well paid occupation
  • Highly respected position, with strong employment growth
  • Produces management decision making information
Cons
  • Future balance of supply and demand for actuaries is hard to predict
  • Pressure to produce accurate and timely advice
  • Continued upkeep of professional knowledge
The Bottom Line

Actuaries are interested and seriously good at mathematics, probability and problem solving. It’s an office job requiring mental endurance. The entire process can be fascinating and intellectually challenging, so if the pressure doesn’t put you off, then this respected and vital occupation might be for you.

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