Mathematics, statistics and actuarial science Jobs in the UK with a Sponsor Licence: 74 Open (Oct 2026)

Mathematics, statistics and actuarial science Jobs in the UK with a Sponsor Licence: 74 Open (Oct 2026)

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There are 74 roles in mathematics, statistics and actuarial science at UK employers that hold a sponsor licence, including 59 roles that are not senior and 21 graduate, internship or apprenticeship opportunities. This page shows the work involved, the skills employers ask for, where the roles are concentrated and how international students and graduates can assess applications and visa options.
Open roles at licensed employers
74
Graduate, internship & apprenticeship
21
Employers hiring
32
Cities
1

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What kinds of mathematics, statistics and actuarial science roles are open

  • Quantitative finance: 65 roles
  • Statistics, modelling and pricing: 8 roles
  • Actuarial: 1 roles

What mathematics, statistics and actuarial science graduates do in the UK

Most of the opportunities are in quantitative finance, with roles involving predictive modelling, financial markets, trading strategies, pricing, risk and research. Day to day work can include analysing large datasets, testing hypotheses, building models, improving trading or pricing systems, and explaining findings to traders, researchers or business teams.

Statistics, modelling and pricing roles apply mathematical methods to noisy data, market information and operational problems. Actuarial work involves calculations, valuations, administration factors, trustee and corporate accounting support, and technical improvements. Software development is also common, particularly where graduates build the data, analytics and production systems that support quantitative research and trading.

  • Quantitative finance: research markets, build models, develop trading systems and turn data into forecasts or decisions.
  • Statistics, modelling and pricing: analyse data, create predictive or pricing models, test results and improve analytical tools.
  • Actuarial: carry out and review calculations, support valuations and help manage pension or insurance schemes.

What employers ask for

The descriptions repeatedly ask for strong quantitative ability, mathematical or statistical thinking, research skills, attention to detail and curiosity. Depending on the role, employers also look for analytical judgement, clear communication, resilience, adaptability, ownership and the ability to work closely with traders, developers, researchers or other business teams.

Programming is central to many roles. Specific technologies and methods mentioned include Python, C++, Java, C#, Rust, SQL, KDB, Postgres, Git, Visual Studio, Windows and Linux. Employers also mention machine learning, stochastic calculus, optimisation, numerical analysis, forecasting, Monte Carlo simulation, data structures, algorithms, testing, debugging and distributed systems.

Qualifications and experience vary. Examples include a quantitative degree, STEM MSc or PhD, a PhD in a quantitative discipline, and actuarial exam progress. Some roles welcome graduates with projects or internships, while others ask for previous production experience, financial institutions experience, financial modelling, FX derivatives knowledge or experience developing models in a front office environment.

  • Useful evidence includes quantitative projects, research, internships, programming work and examples of building or testing models.
  • Read the advert carefully where it asks for specialist experience, such as credit data infrastructure, derivatives pricing, actuarial calculations or low latency systems.

Which employers and sectors are hiring

Finance and insurance has the largest sector presence, with 37 roles, followed by technology and software with 18 and business services and HR with 8. Consulting and marketing has 4 roles, while wholesale and retail has 1. London is the main location shown, with 63 roles, although the listings also include Norwich, York, Hammersmith and Glasgow.

The employers with the most listed roles are iSAM and Jump Trading, with 8 each, followed by Point72 with 6 and Tower Research Capital with 5. ClinChoice has 4. Winton, Santander, Schonfeld, Wintermute Trading and DeepFin Research each have 3. The strongest concentration is therefore around quantitative finance, investment, trading, financial technology and related analytical services.

  • Finance and insurance: iSAM, Point72, Tower Research Capital, Winton and Santander are among the employers with the most roles.
  • Technology and software: Wintermute Trading and DeepFin Research are among the employers with the most roles in this sector.
  • Business services and HR: Jump Trading has 8 listed roles in the facts.

Applying as an international student

Graduate roles are relatively few compared with the full set of opportunities, so internships, placements and apprenticeships can be important ways to build evidence. A role asking for some experience can still suit a strong graduate if you can show relevant projects, research, programming, modelling or an internship that matches the work described.

For each application, match your evidence to the advert rather than relying on your degree title alone. Explain the methods you used, the software you know, how you checked your results and how you communicated your conclusions. Confirm the location, working arrangements and any study or experience requirement before applying.

Employers with a sponsor licence hiring for mathematics, statistics and actuarial science

EmployerSectorOpen roles
iSAM Finance & insurance8
Jump TradingBusiness services & HR8
Point72 Finance & insurance6
Tower Research CapitalFinance & insurance5
ClinChoiceConsulting & marketing4
WintonFinance & insurance3
SantanderFinance & insurance3
Schonfeld 3
Wintermute TradingTechnology & software3
DeepFin ResearchTechnology & software3
HSBCFinance & insurance2
CapulaTechnology & software2
Capstone Investment Advisors2
Tradinghub GroupTechnology & software2
Jane StreetFinance & insurance2

Where the roles are

  • London: 63 roles

Other open mathematics, statistics and actuarial science roles worth a look

Not senior, at employers on the sponsor register; some ask for a few years' experience.

Frequently asked questions

How many mathematics, statistics and actuarial science jobs are open in the UK?

The facts show 74 roles at employers that hold a UK sponsor licence, including 59 roles that are not senior. There are 21 graduate, internship or apprenticeship roles, and 63 roles are in London. The listings are rebuilt weekly, so check the current advert before applying.

Can an international mathematics graduate apply for these roles?

Yes, if you meet the requirements in the individual advert. The listings include graduate, internship and PhD opportunities, while some other roles ask for experience that a strong graduate may be able to demonstrate through projects, research or internships.

What skills should I show in an application for a quantitative role?

Show the quantitative methods, programming and evidence that match the advert. The listings mention Python, C++, Java, C#, Rust, SQL, KDB, Postgres, Git, modelling, stochastic calculus, optimisation, forecasting, machine learning, testing and financial market research, although no single role asks for all of them.

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