What is the XPS Pensions Group graduate scheme application process?

XPS Pensions Group's own careers pages describe 4 stages: Your Application, then Initial Screening, then Shortlisting, then Assessment Day.

Does XPS Pensions Group sponsor visas for graduates?

XPS says it can only sponsor visas in its actuarial business, not in its other graduate pathways.

XPS Pensions Group early careers: how to get in

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

At a glance

XPS Graduate Scheme (Actuarial and other pathways)graduate scheme
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Some tracks4 stages

How XPS Pensions Group recruits

not stated. 4 stages, from XPS Pensions Group's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-09. Test providers are named only where XPS Pensions Group names them.

Your Application
Application form
Tell us about your motivation, skills, experience and academic background. Upload your CV. Takes about one hour.
“This is your chance to tell us about your motivation in applying for the role, and your skills, experience and academic background related to the role. This should take about one hour to complete, and you will need to upload a current CV.”
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Initial Screening
Other stage
Your application is reviewed by Recruitment team against role requirements. Successful candidates contacted to discuss the role.
“After submitting your application, it will be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team against the requirements of the role. If successful at this first stage, you will be contacted by the Recruitment team to discuss the role, and to ensure you have all the information you need to know if it is right for you.”
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Shortlisting
Other stage
Application passed to hiring manager for technical review. Successful candidates invited to assessment day.
“your application will be passed to the hiring manager for a further technical review. If you are successful, you will be invited to the next stage.”
Source
Assessment Day
Assessment centre
In-person full day event including competency interview, presentation, group exercise and technical test.
“you will be invited to attend the final stage of the recruitment process, an in-person, full day event where, you will be able to meet XPS colleagues from within the business area you have applied to.”
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Visa sponsorship

XPS Graduate Scheme
XPS says it can only sponsor visas in its actuarial business, not in its other graduate pathways.
“We have a limited sponsorship licence for the actuarial business only.”

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Common questions

What is the XPS Pensions Group graduate scheme application process?: XPS Pensions Group's own careers pages describe 4 stages: Your Application, then Initial Screening, then Shortlisting, then Assessment Day.
Does XPS Pensions Group sponsor visas for graduates?: XPS says it can only sponsor visas in its actuarial business, not in its other graduate pathways.

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