Job Posting End Date: October 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?
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 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, including CV Stage
Stage 2: Online testing
Stage 3: Telephone Interview
Stage 4: In person assessment centre – This will include a group task, presentation, technical task and competency interview
Stage 5: Offer and on-boarding
We are planning the assessment day on Tuesday 3rd December in our Dorking office. Please ensure you let us know if you cannot attend on this date.
Why Join us?
- Competitive starting salary with increases upon exam passes
- Performance based bonus
- Plenty of Social Events, including quarterly Actuarial lunches, company wide 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)
- 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
What We Do
Unum is a company of people serving people. A Fortune 500 company, we help millions of people gain affordable access to disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental and vision benefits through the workplace — benefits that help them protect their families, their finances and their futures. Our products and services meet the needs of a diverse workforce that includes four generations, growing ethnic diversity and changing family dynamics.
A strong commitment to social responsibility is one of Unum's core values. In fact, we place particular emphasis on contributing to positive change in the communities in which we live and work. Helping our communities become better is a natural extension of the commitment we make each and every day to our customers — to help employers manage their businesses and employees protect their families and livelihoods.
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