They can work in wealth management firms, financial services firms, banks, stock exchanges, and investment consultants. Actuaries might also find work in government and business sectors. Actuaries can also work in business process outsourcing, risk management, academia, pension funds, and management consulting businesses.
Actuaries' future is fast changing as technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and automation usher in a new era of employment. According to analysts, the global need for actuaries will rise by 20% over the next decade. However, there are now only about 460 actuaries in India, despite a population of about 1.3 million people. Furthermore, according to the Salary Expert website, actuaries in Switzerland are paid the most.