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Actuarial Trainee

Dorking
Posted about 21 hours ago
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Job Posting End Date: August 27

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?

  • Support the delivery of a range of actuarial activities, analyses, and projects across the business.
  • Develop an 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 colleagues across Finance, Risk, and the wider business, developing your communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Learn about the regulatory environment in which we operate, including Solvency II and broader risk management frameworks.
  • Build technical expertise through a combination of on-the-job experience, formal study support, and professional development opportunities.
  • Progress towards qualification through our actuarial study support scheme.
  • This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your actuarial career within a supportive and collaborative team, gaining exposure to a broad range of actuarial work while studying towards professional qualifications.

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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.

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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.

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What will you bring?

We're looking for talented graduates who are curious, analytical, and excited to build a career in actuarial science.

You'll ideally have:

  • 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 developing a career within the actuarial profession.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to explain information clearly and confidently.
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
  • A proactive and inquisitive mindset with a willingness to learn.
  • Experience using Excel; exposure to programming languages such as Python, R, or VBA would be advantageous but is not essential.
  • Any actuarial internship, placement year, or relevant work experience would be beneficial but is not required.

Location

Hybrid working. 3 days in office, 2 days from home.

A minimum of 2 days a week from our Dorking office and option to work the third from a choice of offices in Dorking, Basingstoke & London.

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Benefits

  • Performance-based incentive 8.5% (Paid in March)
  • Company-funded Life Assurance and Group Income Protection
  • Pension Scheme with generous company match - employer contributions from 8-12%
  • Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy and sell leave
  • Salary sacrifice electric car scheme with onsite electric charging points
  • Free parking at Dorking & Basingstoke sites
  • Free onsite perks
  • Dorking office: Restaurant, Gym, Tennis Courts, Free Shuttle Bus from Train Station

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.

As a part of our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace, we actively encourage applications from those with disabilities and those with long-term health conditions.

If you meet the essential criteria for the role and choose to opt in to the scheme during your application, you will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.

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.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

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Skills

Actuarial science
Mathematics
Numerical analysis
Problem-solving
Communication
Stakeholder management
Excel
Python
R
VBA
Risk management
Solvency II
Data analysis
Attention to detail

Location

Dorking, England, United Kingdom

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