Actuarial Trainee – Graduate Programme

Job Posting End Date: June 29

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?

Actuarial Trainee – Graduate Programme
Are you ready to start your career as an Actuary?
Unum UK are looking for Graduate Actuaries to join us, it is a brilliant time to start as we continue to grow and innovate. If you are a strong communicator, problem solver and keen to develop in your career as an Actuary, we want you to join our team.
You will be joining a talented team of actuaries, having the opportunity to rotate through our actuarial teams and be encouraged on your journey to becoming qualified.
Our Actuarial Teams are:
• Risk & Capital
• Reporting
• Systems
• Pricing

What will you bring?

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a subject with a strong mathematical/statistical element
• Highly numerate with great attention to detail and levels of accuracy
• IT literate with experience in using packages including Word and Excel and be willing to learn further skills, including programming languages
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with stakeholders of all levels
• Motivated, enthusiastic and curious

We have locations in Dorking, London and Basingstoke. Our Finance team is based primarily in Dorking, in your initial months with us we expect you to be in Dorking 2/3 days a week minimum. As you continue in your career at Unum, you can start to utilise our other locations 1 day per week.

The Application Process:

Stage 1: Online application  
Stage 2: Online testing
Stage 3: Telephone Interview

Stage 4: Competency Interview via MS Teams

Stage 5: Presentation & Technical task at our Dorking office

Stage 6: Offer and onboarding

Why Join us?

• Competitive starting salary with increases upon exam passes
• Performance based bonus
• Plenty of Social Events, including quarterly Actuarial lunches, companywide Christmas and Garden parties, End of Exam celebrations and much more
• A vibrant culture, a great place to build your career in a collaborative environment.
• Fully supported study programme that covers the cost of exams, materials and allows time off to prepare for exams
• 27 days annual leave
• Health cash plan, Group Income Protection
• 24/7 health support services (including a remote GP)
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
• Opportunity to participate in charitable events

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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 [email protected].

Company:

Unum UK