The Actuarial Society of UNSW

04/09/2026

✈️ Attention passengers, this is your captain speaking. FAB #104 has officially taken off!

This issue, we’re taking you on a trip through everything ASOC, camp stories, internship hacks, case comp tips, actuarial career pathways, and what each subcommittee actually gets up to behind the scenes. Basically your one-stop layover for anything career-related 🧳

We’ve also got our execs and directors checking in with their end of term recaps and the lessons they picked up along the way.

Oh, and don’t forget to spot every football player hidden through the pages before your mates beat you to it ⚽

✈️ Fly through the FAB here: https://asoc.unsw.edu.au/Publications

02/09/2026

Curious about a career in actuarial consulting? Join PwC at their Barangaroo office for an exclusive evening of insights and networking.

Date: Thursday, 22 October

Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Location: PwC Barangaroo Office

Hear from PwC's actuarial team about the exciting projects they're working on, explore vacationer and graduate opportunities, and connect with professionals over networking and free catered food.

Register here:

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Registrations close Thursday, 8 October at 11:59 pm

Don't miss out on this chance to take the next step in your actuarial journey!

24/08/2026

Flow Traders Hong Kong Trading Internship Program & Graduate Trader for 2027 now open!

The program offers interns the opportunity to learn directly from industry leaders on APAC Trading floor, participate in educational trading simulations, and also to work on real trading projects alongside with their Traders and Quantitative Researchers.

Flow Traders Hong Kong - Trading Intern
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They are also looking for students that are deeply interested in Trading to join as Graduate Traders. They will be provided with 3 months extensive training to learn about financial products, trading and core business. They will then be assigned to a trading desk based on their skills and interest, gradually to take on more responsibilities and contribute to the trading desk!

Flow Traders Hong Kong - Graduate Trader
https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/flowtraders/jobs/4782837?gh_src=5586dcee1us

Hong Kong

07/08/2026

ATTENTION ALL MATH1251 STUDENTS!

Final exams are approaching, and we are excited to announce the final PASS class for MATH1251, which will be a walkthrough of the questions from the MATH1251 final exam question bank (i.e. 67% of your final exam).

This term, the walkthroughs will be split over two days:
- Monday 10 August (Week 11)
- Saturday 22 August (Week 12)
They will run from 10am until 6pm (or until we’re done). There will be a 1h lunch break and more short breaks in between.

To maximise the effectiveness, please ensure you have attempted the questions on your own before each respective session. We will be focusing directly on solutions, so we require you are familiar with the course content and have attempted the questions beforehand. Please note that the event will not be recorded and no sign up is required feel free to show up on the day.

TLDR:
What: Final exam question bank walkthrough
Dates: Monday 10 August + Sat 22 August
Time: 10am–6pm (or until finish)
Location: Physics Theatre (Monday), Keith Burrows Theatre (Saturday)

We are *literally* giving you the answers to your final.

06/08/2026

Mercer Consulting is now recruiting Actuarial Consulting Interns in our Sydney and Melbourne offices! Spend two months immersed in actuarial consulting work, learning consulting tools and techniques, and contributing to thought leadership projects alongside experienced consultants.

You’ll also have the opportunity to fast-track your application for Graduate Analyst roles in January 2028!

Don’t miss out, applications close on 16th August 2026.

Apply via: https://mmc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/MMC/job/Sydney---Barangaroo/Actuarial-Consulting-Intern_R_360678

04/08/2026

🎯 Archer. Explorer. DJ. Tech Grad.

Valerie’s endless creativity, curiosity and adventurous spirit that took her from competitive archery to exploring the eastern Himalayas, to a DJ side hustle – makes her a perfect fit for Data Science and Westpac’s Data, Digital & AI graduate program.

Westpac is looking for students with diverse experiences, excited to explore new ideas, and the confidence to think differently.


🚀 Explore 18 Graduate and Internship streams and discover where your uncommon mind can take you.

⏰ Applications close:

• Internship Program – Friday, 31 July (12pm AEST)
• Graduate Program – Friday, 14 August (12pm AEST)

Curious? Discover & Apply Here:
https://www.westpac.com.au/about-westpac/careers/pathways/grad-program/

21/07/2026

🌏 Traveller. History Lover. Finance Grad.

Jess's journey shows there's no single path to success. Beyond her commerce degree, it was her passion for history, global perspective from travel and study, and disciplined mindset that helped her thrive in Westpac's Financial Markets & Treasury Graduate Program.

Westpac is looking for students with diverse experiences, fresh perspectives and the confidence to think differently.

🚀 Explore 18 Graduate and Internship streams and discover where your uncommon mind can take you.

⏰ Applications close:
• Internship Program – Friday, 31 July (12pm AEST)
• Graduate Program – Friday, 14 August (12pm AEST)

Curious? Discover & Apply Here: https://www.westpac.com.au/about-westpac/careers/pathways/grad-program/

13/07/2026

Calling Uncommon Minds 2027 Westpac Graduate & 2026 Summer Intern Program Applications Now Open!

🚀 Rocket Builder. Problem Solver. AI Grad.

Josh never imagined a mechanical engineering degree - and building his own rockets - would lead him to a career in AI. But his curiosity, love of problem-solving and unique perspective made him a great fit for Westpac's Data, Digital & AI Graduate Program.

Westpac is looking for students with diverse experiences, big ideas and the confidence to think differently.

🚀 Explore 18 Graduate and Internship streams and discover where your uncommon mind can take you.

⏰ Applications close:

• Internship Program – Friday, 31 July (12pm AEST)
• Graduate Program – Friday, 14 August (12pm AEST)

Curious? Discover & Apply Here:
https://www.westpac.com.au/about-westpac/careers/pathways/grad-program/

07/07/2026

The University Innovation Challenge is back for its fourth year. Student teams of 3–4 from across Asia-Pacific pitch solutions to real challenges with industry mentoring and a live final. Registration closes Sunday 12 July, open to all university students in the Asia-Pacific.

What can students gain from the University Innovation Challenge?
⭐Tackle real problems: Work on genuine challenges, not case studies.
🌱Learn from industry: Finalists are paired with a practising actuary for a mentoring session before the live final.
💬Pitch to the profession: Present your solution live to a panel of industry professionals at the final round.

Key dates:
Sunday 12 July: Registration closes
Monday 13 July: Virtual kick-off session
Sunday 26 July: Round 1 submissions due
Sunday 9 August: Round 1 results announced and Round 2 begins
Sunday 6 September: Round 2 submissions due
Sunday 20 September: Round 2 results announced, finalists confirmed, mentoring begins
Week commencing 28 September: Live final, finalist teams present to industry judges

Register your team via the link: https://www.actuaries.asn.au/university-innovation-challenge

Students must be signed up as University Subscriber to the Actuaries Institute before participating.

Sign up as a University Subscriber: https://www.actuaries.asn.au/become-a-university-subscriber

10/06/2026

What does the future of actuarial work actually look like?

Actuaries Institute President Scott Reeves and CEO Elayne Grace are coming to UNSW campus, and this is your chance to hear it straight from the top.

Scott will be sharing insights from his 2026 Presidential Address on how actuaries are stepping into new territory — from climate disclosure to AI — and why the profession’s future is bigger than the numbers. Elayne will speak to the opportunities ahead for actuarial graduates entering the profession today.

Come for the insights. Stay for the networking.

🗓️ Tuesday 16 June | 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm AEST
📍 Room G22, Michael Crouch Innovation Centre, Level G, Hilmer Building (E10), Union Rd, UNSW Sydney, Kensington