Industry Insight

Discover where a mathematics degree can take you through our Industry Insight talks and events. Hear directly from professionals working across a range of industries, gain insights into different career paths and ask questions about the skills, experience and opportunities that employers value.

These events provide opportunities to find out more about placements and different industries to help you prepare for your future career.

Talks generally take place on Wednesdays and are open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Students can find the up-to-date timetable on QMPlus.

Since 2023 our Industry Insight Seminars have hosted a range of visitors and topics,.

Highlights from previous years

• PwC 'Risk Modelling and Actuarial Careers' 
• Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO London), an organisation that supports young people to build skills, confidence and networks for their job search and career progression. 
• 'Thinking of becoming an actuary?' Career opportunities at Isio
• Habitat Energy 'Considering a career as a data scientist in the energy sector?'
• AIG General Insurance 'Considering a Career in Insurance?
• Introduction to Simulated Trading with Dr Melania Nica
• Miguel Tizzone (Investment Actuary) 'Introduction to private markets / alternative asset management'
• Asset Capital 'Considering a Career as a Quant?' 
• Worshipful Company of Actuaries Annual Lecture
• Technology Careers within Financial Industry with Morgan Stanley
• The debate: Placements vs Summer Internships. Hosted by final year undergraduate students
• Considering a Career in Asset and Liabilities Management with Intermediate Capital Group

We also hosted a webinar on data-driven decision making in Finance, Risk and Actuarial Science where we welcomed industry professionals, academics and students to speak about the data science revolution.