Senior Actuarial Trainee

Unum Insurance; Dorking; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Unum Insurance is offering a position as a Senior Actuarial Trainee. The role focuses on significant involvement in reporting, risk, and systems while providing mentorship opportunities. Candidates will benefit from comprehensive support for qualification and work in a hybrid location. Join a company committed to employee growth and a positive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive study scheme

Performance based bonus

Company-funded Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme

Life and Income Protection Insurance

Access to Remote GP and other health support

27 Days Holiday with option to buy/sell days

Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 actuarial exams passed and 1+ year of Actuarial experience.
• Committed to achieving qualification under the Actuarial Study Support Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Rotate across key actuarial functions: Reporting, Risk & Capital, Systems, Pricing.
• Lead small projects and support business decision-making.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

R

VBA

PowerBI

Python

Excellent communication skills

Education

2:1 or above in a relevant degree

Job description

Job Posting End Date: June 11

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?

Senior Actuarial Trainee
Location: Hybrid, 2/3 days a week, at least 1 day spent in Dorking, with other days spent in Dorking, Basingstoke or London

Unum UK are looking for a detail-oriented Student Actuary to join our team.
As a Senior Actuarial Trainee, you will rotate across our key actuarial functions:

Reporting
Risk & Capital
Systems
Pricing

You will gain broad exposure and deepen your expertise. You will lead small projects, support business decision-making with technical insight and as you continue your career, you will help train and mentor junior actuarial staff.

You will be supported on your journey to qualification by our comprehensive study scheme, alongside mentors within the business who are committed to your growth and success.

What will you bring?

What you will bring:

• Minimum of 2 actuarial exam passed and 1+ year of Actuarial experience (willing to accept applicants from any background, Life, Pensions, GI)
• A 2:1 or above in a relevant degree
• Strong Excel skills, experience with R, VBA, PowerBI or Python is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to achieving qualification under the Actuarial Study Support Scheme.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive study scheme
• Performance based bonus
• Company-funded Health Cash Plan
• Pension Scheme
• Life, and Income Protection Insurance
• Access to Remote GP, Nutrition Coaching, Personal Training, Unlimited Mental Health Support, and Medical Second Opinion
• 27 Days Holiday with the Option to Buy and Sell up to 5 Days (plus Bank Holidays)
• Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme with Free On-site Electric Chargers

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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.

We’ve built a supportive, inclusive environment where you can be yourself, whilst also being part of a growing organisation. From charity and volunteer opportunities to career growth, your possibilities are endless.

If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].

Company:

Unum UK