Job Posting End Date: January 04
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 Associate
Location: We embrace a hybrid working approach, we would expect this person to work from our Dorking office at least 1 day per week, with a further day spent in Dorking, London or Basingstoke.
What will you bring?
We are looking for an Actuarial Associate to join our Finance & Underwriting team at Unum UK. This exciting opportunity offers a dynamic and supportive environment to develop your actuarial career while rotating through our key functions, including Reporting, Actuarial Risk & Capital, Systems, and Pricing.
You will work closely with senior management, leading projects and providing expert actuarial analysis to drive business insights and decision-making. This role will start in Reporting- analysing, interpreting, and reporting on financial and actuarial data.
Key Responsibilities:
* Own actuarial tasks, understand the broader business implications and provide actuarial and senior management with comprehensive insight into those tasks and their outcomes.
* Provide training to actuarial trainees and ensure effective scheduling and team coordination.
* Communicate technical actuarial topics to a wide range of audiences, influencing cross-functional decision-making.
* Identify and implement improvements to streamline actuarial processes.
Required Skills & Experience:
* Minimum of 2-3 years’ actuarial experience and 6 actuarial exam passes.
* Strong proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office (R and VBA desirable).
* Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to lead and coach junior colleagues.
* A relevant degree (preferably 2:1 or above) is ideal.
* Open to candidates from various actuarial backgrounds, including General Insurance and Pensions.
What you will get in return:
* Generous bonus
* Comprehensive study support scheme
* Company-funded health cash plan
* Pension scheme
* Life, medical, and income 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
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 careers@unum.co.uk.
Company: Unum UK
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