Standard Life early careers: how to get in

Last checked 2026-10-24 against Standard Life's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Standard Life. How we check

At a glance

Actuarial Trainee Scheme

How Standard Life recruits

Current (page undated). 3 stages, from Standard Life's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Standard Life names them.

  1. Online application

    Application form

    Online application.

    “There are three steps in the application process: An online application Telephone interview Assessment centre”
  2. Telephone interview

    Phone interview

    Telephone interview. Format and length not published.

    “There are three steps in the application process: An online application Telephone interview Assessment centre”
    Source
  3. Assessment centre

    Assessment centre

    Assessment centre. Components not published.

    “There are three steps in the application process: An online application Telephone interview Assessment centre”

Actuarial Trainee Scheme

Same 3-stage process as the actuarial trainee scheme above. Programme details

Visa sponsorship

  • Actuarial Trainee Scheme

    Standard Life (Phoenix Group) funds full IFoA Fellowship study on its actuarial trainee scheme, but pay, dates and visa sponsorship are not stated on its own page.

    “You'll have (or be on track to achieve) a degree 2.1 or above in an analytically-based subject.”
  • Actuarial Trainee Scheme

    Standard Life lets actuarial trainees choose their UK office and funds them to fellowship of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries with paid study leave.

    “You'll have (or be on track to achieve) a degree 2.1 or above in an analytically-based subject. We also expect you to have an A grade at A level, Higher, or equivalent in Mathematics.”

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Common questions

What is the Standard Life graduate scheme application process?
Standard Life's own careers pages describe 3 stages: Online application, then Telephone interview, then Assessment centre.

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