
Mathematics, statistics and actuarial science Jobs in the UK with a Sponsor Licence: 74 Open (Oct 2026)
- Open roles at licensed employers
- 74
- Graduate, internship & apprenticeship
- 21
- Employers hiring
- 32
- Cities
- 1
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Mathematics, statistics and actuarial science graduate jobs, internships and apprenticeships open now
- Actuarial Analyst | Norwich, UK
You would support Bulk Purchase Annuity schemes by carrying out and reviewing actuarial calculations, maintaining administration factors and helping with valuation work for trustee and corporate accounting. It suits someone with Defined Benefit pensions experience or someone progressing through actuarial exams.
Ask about this role - Data Analyst - Quantitative Finance - Internship
You would turn complex data into insight for financial decisions, using quantitative research, programming and clear communication. The description asks for object oriented programming and may suit someone with knowledge of machine learning, stochastic calculus, optimisation, numerical analysis, forecasting or Monte Carlo simulation.
Ask about this role - Quantitative Developer - Graduate
You would learn quantitative development for high frequency trading, working with traders and researchers on exchange architecture, protocols, market data and order entry APIs. It suits an enthusiastic graduate with strong programming, close attention to detail, financial markets interest, and relevant projects or internships.
Ask about this role - Sports Quantitative Analyst - Graduate Level
You would research statistical methods, build predictive models for cricket and trading strategies, and work with traders and developers to improve them. It suits a mathematically minded graduate who enjoys noisy data, independent ideas, collaborative research and taking responsibility early.
Ask about this role - Credit Quantitative Analyst
You would maintain live credit datasets, reconcile sources including Markit, Bloomberg and dealer marks, and extend pricing for credit products. This suits someone with hands on experience operating credit data infrastructure in production, rather than only consuming data for research.
Ask about this role - Summer 2027 - Quant Internship
You would join a quantitative internship in an investment management environment focused on derivatives and volatility. The opportunity suits a student seeking practical exposure to quantitative research and financial markets, particularly someone interested in applying mathematical and technological thinking to investment strategies.
Ask about this role - PhD Quantitative Research Internship
You would undertake quantitative research in a financial technology and systematic investing environment. The internship is aimed at PhD students in the penultimate year of a quantitative discipline, and suits someone interested in research across quantitative trading, securities or investment strategies.
Ask about this role - Quantitative Developer, Graduate
You would develop systems and tools supporting trading and research, initially adding functionality and maintaining a signal pipeline in the Fundamental Commodities strategy. It suits a talented graduate with software development ability who wants to move gradually into quantitative research.
Ask about this role - Quantitative Research - PhD Graduate
You would join quantitative research within systematic investing, applying strong quantitative ability, analytical thinking and curiosity while learning the work. The role is aimed at PhD graduates in their final year of Econometrics or Economics, and says prior industry experience is not required.
Ask about this role - Campus Quantitative Trader (Intern)
You would analyse global markets and traded products, use statistical analysis and data mining to make forecasts, and help develop predictive trading models. It suits a student or graduate in a quantitative discipline who enjoys research, collaboration and the combination of trading, data science and software.
Ask about this role - 2027 DMFI Quant Developer Intern
You would help build and test market data feed integrations, manage reference data and support bond curve configuration for fixed income analytics. The internship suits someone who wants hands on backend experience using C++ and Python in derivatives pricing and risk infrastructure.
Ask about this role - Campus Quantitative Researcher (M1/M2 Intern)
You would help build predictive models from large datasets and algorithms that execute trades across financial exchanges. The role can combine quantitative research, data science, trading and software development, making it suitable for an M1 or M2 student with relevant quantitative interests.
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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
| Employer | Sector | Open roles |
|---|---|---|
| iSAM | Finance & insurance | 8 |
| Jump Trading | Business services & HR | 8 |
| Point72 | Finance & insurance | 6 |
| Tower Research Capital | Finance & insurance | 5 |
| ClinChoice | Consulting & marketing | 4 |
| Winton | Finance & insurance | 3 |
| Santander | Finance & insurance | 3 |
| Schonfeld | 3 | |
| Wintermute Trading | Technology & software | 3 |
| DeepFin Research | Technology & software | 3 |
| HSBC | Finance & insurance | 2 |
| Capula | Technology & software | 2 |
| Capstone Investment Advisors | 2 | |
| Tradinghub Group | Technology & software | 2 |
| Jane Street | Finance & insurance | 2 |
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.
- Software Developer, Quantitative Platform
You would develop core platforms, data services, APIs, libraries and user interfaces supporting quantitative research and trading. It suits a developer with strong computer science fundamentals who wants to work in a cloud first environment on tools that improve financial market prediction and trading.
Ask about this role - Quantitative Researcher / Developer (Data Science) - Treasury FX
You would build and operate quantitative models and production systems for FX pricing, risk and trading within a Treasury FX Data Science team. It suits a quantitative researcher or developer interested in financial modelling, data science, production infrastructure and foreign exchange risk.
Ask about this role - Quant Developer
You would develop a reusable quantitative library interface, unify product and market data, improve model architecture and support front office workflows. The description suits someone with front office quantitative development experience, strong C++ skills, modern tooling, Git, Windows, Linux and software engineering fundamentals.
Ask about this role - Quantitative Strategist (PhD)
You would work with researchers and traders on projects that influence trading decisions, backtest models and strategies, and take part in training in financial modelling, analysis, research methods and trading strategies. It suits a PhD candidate or graduate interested in quantitative strategy research.
Ask about this role - Java Quantitative Developer - iSAM Securities
You would develop in house trading platforms, using Java and C++ for server side work, KDB and Postgres for data storage, and Python for financial modelling. It suits a developer interested in critical production systems and quantitative trading technology.
Ask about this role - Quantitative Researcher, iSAM Vector
You would work in quantitative research within an algorithmic trading and systematic investing environment. The description presents work connected with proprietary technology, market making, analytics and quantitative strategies, so it suits a researcher interested in financial markets, data and systematic investment methods.
Ask about this role - Quant Strategist / Researcher - FX Volatility
You would model, implement and maintain FX volatility analytics for tools used by portfolio management teams. The description asks for an MSc or PhD in STEM, stochastic calculus, C++ or similar compiled language, Python, FX derivatives modelling and substantial relevant experience.
Ask about this role - Mathematical Software Engineer
You would design, build and deploy scheduling features for nanosatellite operations, including orbital manoeuvre planning and ground system contact scheduling. You would also improve observability and support live software operations, making this suitable for someone applying mathematical methods to intelligent automated systems and scheduling.
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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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