Actuarial Trainee: Study‑Driven Career with Hybrid Work

Unum UK; Dorking; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance based incentive 8.5%

Group Life Assurance

Pension with employer contributions 8-

Generous holiday allowance

Electric car salary sacrifice

Free parking

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

Unum UK is seeking a motivated actuarial graduate to join our Dorking team. This role offers hybrid work: 3 days in office, 2 days at home, with exposure to a broad range of actuarial tasks and study support to progress toward professional qualifications.

You will gain experience across Finance, Risk and the wider business, learning Solvency II concepts and risk management while developing stakeholder communication skills in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 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 a career within the actuarial profession.
• Good communication skills and the ability to explain information clearly and confidently.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
• Proactive and inquisitive mindset with a willingness to learn.
• Experience using Excel; exposure to Python, R or VBA is advantageous.
• Any actuarial internship or placement year would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of a range of actuarial activities, analyses and projects.
• Develop 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 Finance, Risk and wider business, developing communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Learn about Solvency II and broader risk management frameworks.
• Build technical expertise through on-the-job experience and formal study support.
• Progress towards actuarial qualifications through our study support scheme.

Skills

Numerical analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Curiosity

Willingness to learn

Education

Numerate degree (2:1+)

A-Level Mathematics

Tools

Excel

Python

R

VBA

Job description

Unum UK is seeking a motivated actuarial graduate to join our Dorking team. This role offers hybrid work: 3 days in office, 2 days at home, with exposure to a broad range of actuarial tasks and study support to progress toward professional qualifications.

You will gain experience across Finance, Risk and the wider business, learning Solvency II concepts and risk management while developing stakeholder communication skills in a collaborative environment.