Actuarial Trainee

• Location: Dorking, Surrey, UK
• Job Posting End Date: November 09
• Who are we?
• We’re a specialist employee benefits provider, striving to create healthy, happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group, we’re on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.

The role

• What will you be doing?
• ○ Support the delivery of a range of actuarial activities, analyses and projects across the business.
• ○ Develop an understanding of how actuarial insights support business performance, decision-making and risk management.
• ○ Take ownership of tasks and deliver high-quality work with accuracy and attention to detail.
• ○ Contribute to projects aimed at improving processes, systems and ways of working.
• ○ Maintain clear and accurate documentation of actuarial methodologies and processes.
• ○ Work closely with colleagues across Finance, Risk and the wider business, developing your communication and stakeholder management skills.
• ○ Learn about the regulatory environment in which we operate, including Solvency II and broader risk management frameworks.
• ○ Build technical expertise through a combination of on-the-job experience, formal study support and professional development opportunities.
• ○ Progress towards qualification through our actuarial study support scheme.
• ○ This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your actuarial career within a supportive and collaborative team, gaining exposure to a broad range of actuarial work while studying towards professional qualifications.
• What will you bring?
• We're looking for talented graduates who are curious, analytical and excited to build a career in actuarial science.

You'll ideally have

• ○ A degree in a numerate subject, achieved at 2:1 level or above.
• ○ A strong academic record, including A-Level Mathematics (or equivalent).
• ○ Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• ○ Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate work.
• ○ An interest in developing a career within the actuarial profession.
• ○ Good communication skills and the ability to explain information clearly and confidently.
• ○ The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
• ○ A proactive and inquisitive mindset with a willingness to learn.
• ○ Experience using Excel; exposure to programming languages such as Python, R or VBA would be advantageous but is not essential.
• ○ Any actuarial internship, placement year or relevant work experience would be beneficial but is not required.

Location

Hybrid working. 3 days in office , 2 days from home.

A minimum of 2 days a week from our Dorking office and option to work the third from a choice of offices in Dorking, Basingstoke & London.

Benefits

• ○ Performance based incentive 8.5% (Paid in March)
• ○ Company funded Life Assurance and Group Income Protection
• ○ Pension Scheme with generous company match - employer contributions from 8-12%
• ○ Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy and sell leave
• ○ Salary sacrifice electric car scheme with onsite electric charging points
• ○ Free parking at Dorking & Basingstoke sites
• ○ Free onsite perks
• ○ Dorking office: Restaurant, Gym, Tennis Courts, Free Shuttle Bus from Train Station
• Why join us?
• At Unum, we’ve created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow, and can see their ambitions coming to life.
• As a part of our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace, we actively encourage applications from those with disabilities and those with long-term health conditions.
• If you meet the essential criteria for the role and choose to opt in to the scheme during your application, you will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.
• If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].
• We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

Company

Unum UK