Mathematician

Keskinäinen Eläkevakuutusyhtiö Ilmarinen; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch benefit

Gym facilities

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Keskinäinen Eläkevakuutusyhtiö Ilmarinen seeks a mathematician to join our Actuarial and Analytics Services. The role suits early-career applicants or those with some experience, focusing on calculation, reporting, and analysis of pension premiums and liabilities.

You will work with data, mathematics, and programming, developing calculation processes and collaborating with business experts. A degree in mathematics or related fields and programming skills (Python or R; SQL an asset) are expected.

Qualifications

• University degree in mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, computer science, or similar.
• Solution-oriented and analytical thinking with accuracy.
• Self-directed work approach and good interaction/teamwork skills.
• Programming skills (Python, R, or other languages); SQL experience is an asset.
• Fluent Finnish and English.
• Partial SHV degree completion is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop information systems and calculation applications.
• Perform calculations, analyses, and forecasts.
• Utilize, refine, and analyze data.
• Collaborate with business experts.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Self-directed work

Teamwork

Education

Mathematics

Applied Mathematics

Statistics

Computer Science

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Job description

Are you interested in data, the application of mathematics, and meaningful work at the heart of occupational pension insurance? Would you like to grow your expertise as part of an experienced team? We are looking for a mathematician for a permanent position in Ilmarinen's Actuarial and Analytics Services. The position is suitable for someone at the beginning of their career or someone who has already gained some experience. In your role, you will participate in the calculation, reporting, and analysis of occupational pension insurance premiums and liability debts, as well as the development of calculation processes.

In your role, you will, for example:

• act as an expert in the maintenance and development of information systems and calculation applications
• perform calculations, analyses, and forecasts
• utilize, refine, and analyze data
• work in cooperation with business experts

Your work combines mathematics, data analytics, programming skills, and expertise in occupational pension insurance. Your job tasks will be specified according to your skills, interests, and previous work experience.

What kind of team will you work in?

The mathematician's position is located in the Actuarial Services team, which operates as part of the Actuarial and Analytics Services. We are united by an interest in data, mathematics, and continuous development. You will be supported by experienced and approachable experts who will help you grow in your role. You will be able to share your own expertise with your colleagues and learn from them in return. Your colleagues will welcome you warmly just as you are.

What do we expect from you?

• a university degree suitable for the position (mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, computer science, or other similar)
• solution-orientedness, problem-solving skills, an analytical way of thinking, accuracy, and a desire to learn and develop
• a self-directed approach to work as well as good interaction and teamwork skills
• programming skills (e.g., Python, R, or other languages); experience with database query languages (e.g., SQL) is considered an asset
• fluent proficiency in Finnish and English
• a desire to understand the underlying phenomena and develop even better operating methods
• partial completions of the SHV degree are considered an asset

Previous experience from the occupational pension or other insurance sector is beneficial but not necessary. The most important thing is the desire to learn and develop as an expert.

What does this role offer you?

• interesting and diverse expert tasks in occupational pension insurance
• the opportunity to deepen your expertise and develop as an actuarial expert
• you will get to work with both maintenance and interesting development and automation tasks
• the support of a competent and encouraging team

Join our pleasant and relaxed group – a workplace where people enjoy themselves. You will get an interesting task as well as a good induction and support for learning new things. Attitude and a desire to develop ensure your success. Our working culture is based on responsibility and freedom.

Our work environment and benefits

We take care of a good work-life balance. Our working hours are flexible, and presence and remote days bring diversity to workdays. Our office is located in Ruoholahti, Helsinki, so you can get to us easily, whether by public transport or by cycling.

• comprehensive employment benefits
• opportunities for various types of development
• a tasty lunch benefit
• great exercise and gym facilities

Diversity statement

We are on a diversity journey. You are welcome to join us just as you are.

Application deadline

Apply for the position by 23.8.2026.

Contact information

Please call if you would like to ask more. Actuarial Director Ritva Tarkiainen tel. [phone] has reserved time for discussion on Thursday 6.8.2026 from 11-12 and team leader Päivi Tuomisto tel. [phone] on Thursday 13.8.2026 from 11-12.

Background checks

For the selected person, reliability checks (credit information, drug testing, and in certain roles security clearance) will be carried out in accordance with Ilmarinen's practice. University degree in mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, computer science, or similar, Solution-oriented and analytical thinking, Problem-solving skills and accuracy, Self-directed work approach, Good interaction and teamwork skills, Fluent Finnish and English language skills