Programme start date: 16 September 2024
Eligibility: Final year students graduating in Summer 2024
Who we are
Rothesay is a leading UK pensions insurance specialist. Purpose-built to protect pensions, we manage over £48bn of assets and securing pensions for over 840,000 people. We secure pensions for over 200 pension schemes and insurers including British Airways, Post Office, ASDA, National Grid and Aegon.
At Rothesay, we are striving to transform our industry. We believe deeply in creating real security for the future and our leadership in finding new and better ways to do that is the key to our success. To do that, we need the very brightest original thinkers to bring creativity as well as rigour. Rothesay is a rewarding place to work, where quality people can thrive and prosper. We pride ourselves on the connections our people build, many of whom have been with us for over ten years.
Graduate programme
Our UK graduate programme is designed to kick-start careers for ambitious and analytical graduates who want to make an impact. Rothesay is built on a multi-talented, multi-disciplined model, collaborating directly and with singular focus to shape the future. Rothesay’s inclusive and collaborative working environment allows our graduates to build a broad skill-set and shape a strong internal network. We support your development journey, growth in your career, in addition to a competitive salary and tailored benefits.
The programme starts with a fundamentals week for the entire graduate cohort, where you will have in depth networking and insight sessions on Rothesay a whole. From week two, you will join your team for professional integrated learning and start to make meaningful contributions. Throughout your first year, alongside your permanent role, you will be part of an on-sight graduate development programme with both technical and business skills training. Our teams run lean, giving you excellent visibility and exposure throughout the business, and we will provide continuous training and upskilling for your future. Rothesay is a rewarding place to work, where quality people can thrive and prosper.
This opportunity is open to summer 2024 graduates who are looking to launch into their career within an entrepreneurial environment where talent can thrive and excel.
What you’ll do
A Product Controller within the Finance function will be part of the team responsible for daily P&L, asset valuation and regulatory submissions. In conjunction with other members of the team, this will involve detailed analysis of P&L drivers including underlying risk and market movements, review of all new trading activity, price verification of the balance sheet and participation in numerous projects.
This role requires extensive liaison with the trading desks, Operations teams, the Actuarial team as well as the Financial Reporting team. Product Controllers are expected to develop a good understanding of the financial products they monitor and of the strategies used by the business when investing in assets, for which the fundamental goal is to meet pension liabilities as they come due over a long time horizon. The function has become increasingly technical in content and offers a challenging and interesting role, which would suit dynamic, bright and ambitious individuals with a drive to succeed.
Candidates would be expected to study for the ACCA or CIMA exams. When you join us your work will initially be focused on the P&L and regulatory reporting (Solvency II QRTs) and as you progress you will be expected to work on the various work streams of the Product Control function.
What we’re looking for
- We recruit from all academic disciplines; although a high degree of numeracy is required.
- Excellent academic credentials are essential. You must have a minimum of a 2:1 or equivalent degree from a leading university.
- A desire to obtain ACCA or CIMA accreditation.
- Internships & work experience in the financial services is highly desired but not essential.
- You will need to demonstrate a clear interest and intellectual curiosity in the financial markets
- Fluency in English is a pre-requisite.
Disclaimer This position description is intended to describe the duties most frequently performed by an individual in this position. It is not intended to be a complete list of assigned duties, but to describe a position level. The role shall be performed within a professional office environment. Rothesay Life has health and safety polices that are available for all workers upon request. There are no specific health risks associated with the role.
Inclusion Rothesay actively promotes diversity and inclusivity. We know that our success depends on our people and that by nurturing a culture that values difference, we create a stronger, more dynamic business. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.
The collection of applicant diversity data allows Rothesay to map and gain insights into the impact of our DEI strategy for talent attraction. This data is anonymised and is not analysed against individual applications. By requesting mapping our applicants’ demographic profiles, we can identify the under-represented groups. This enables us to identify any barriers to increasing our diversity and take action.
