Actuarial Analyst

St. James's Place; Cirencester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Online rewards platform

Private medical insurance

10% pension

Job summary

St. James’s Place in Cirencester is recruiting a Graduate Actuarial Analyst to start their actuarial career in a supportive environment. You will study towards professional qualifications while gaining exposure to a range of products and stakeholders.

You’ll work across the division delivering tests, tooling, and insights, with structured actuarial study support and a clear pathway to qualification. This role is hybrid and office-based in Cirencester.

Qualifications

• Degree in a numerate or analytical subject (e.g. Maths, Economics, Engineering, Physics, Actuarial Science) ideally 2:1 or above.
• Clear commitment to studying towards the IFoA actuarial qualification, with motivation to succeed.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to develop practical solutions.
• Good organisational skills to prioritise competing demands.
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills to work across teams.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to learn from others.
• Some coding knowledge (R, VBA) would be advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development, testing and maintenance of advice tools and product illustrations.
• Provide actuarial and technical support across the SJP Group, including Partnership advisers.
• Support calculations such as Capital Gains Tax and Critical Yield analysis and product functionality queries.
• Work with Actuarial Managers, Consultants and Leads on projects and workstreams.
• Help maintain product documentation and tools to audit standards.
• Build relationships with teams across the business and third parties.
• Produce analysis and insights to support informed business decisions.

Skills

Numerate subject degree

IFoA qualification pursuit

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Collaborative approach

Coding knowledge (R, VBA)

Education

Degree in numerate or analytical subject

Tools

R

VBA

Job description

Are you ready to chart your own career path? With our refreshed strategy, we’re building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient, unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology, streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, empowered and accountable; where they can show up, speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes.

At a glance:

Location: Cirencester Office

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Employment Type: Permanent

Seniority: Entry Level

About The Role

At St. James’s Place, our Group Products Division plays a critical role in designing and overseeing the products and services we offer to clients. We ensure they remain competitively priced, support sustainable business growth, and most importantly deliver positive, fair client outcomes.

We’re now looking for a graduate-level Actuarial Analyst to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity to begin your actuarial career in a supportive and collaborative environment, gaining exposure to a wide range of products and stakeholders while studying towards your professional qualifications.

At SJP, you’ll be part of a business that values long-term thinking, client focus, and professional development. You’ll receive structured actuarial study support and a clear pathway to qualification.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll work closely with colleagues across the division and wider business, contributing to both day-to-day activity and longer-term projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the development, testing, and maintenance of advice tools and product illustrations.
• Providing actuarial and technical support to stakeholders across the SJP Group, including our Partnership (financial advisers).
• Supporting calculations such as Capital Gains Tax and Critical Yield analysis, as well as product functionality queries.
• Working alongside Actuarial Managers, Consultants and Leads on projects and workstreams.
• Helping to maintain product documentation and tools to robust audit standards.
• Building effective relationships with teams across the business and third parties.
• Producing analysis and insights to support informed business decision-making.

Essential Criteria

• You’ll have a degree in a numerate or analytical subject (e.g. Maths, Economics, Engineering, Physics, Actuarial Science), ideally a 2:1 or above.
• A clear commitment to studying towards the IFoA actuarial qualification, with the motivation and discipline to succeed.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex issues and develop practical solutions.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise competing demands.
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn from others.
• Some coding knowledge (e.g. R, VBA) would be advantageous but is not essential.

Due to the current minimum salary requirements set by the Home Office, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

What’s in it for you?

We reward you for the work you do, whether that’s through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects both personal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), or online rewards platform with a variety of discounts.

We also have benefits to support whatever stage of life you are in, including:

• Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay)
• Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)
• 10% non-contributory pension (increasing with length of service)

Reasonable Adjustments

We're an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at [e-mail]

Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.

As a business regulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.