Graduate Actuarial Trainee 2027

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.

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 the office, 2 days from home.

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

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

Before you apply, please note the following

• This role offers a hybrid working pattern between our office in Dorking and homeworking. You will need to be able to reliably commute to Dorking, Surrey.
• We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position. You must have a valid Right to Work status.
• You must be available to attend in-person interviews at our office in Dorking on 26th & 27th November.
• You must have already completed your degree and be available to start full time employment on 1st February 2027.

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.