Actuarial Associate

Job Posting End Date: February 02

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 to 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

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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 careers@unum.co.uk.

Company:
Unum UK

Client-provided location(s): Reigate, United Kingdom

Job ID: Unum_Group-1942034025

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-01-20T23:31:19