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Be Bold, Be Brilliant, Be Just!
- Do you love working with numbers and problem solving?
- Are you interested in applying these skills to real-world problems?
- Do you want a part in building a sustainable economy?
- Are you looking for a career in a progressive, innovative and industry leading company?
- Do you have a valid right to work status/permit for the UK?
Our actuaries lead the way here at Just and, we have some great opportunities to join us on a permanent basis.
Who are Just?
We’re a FTSE 250 Financial Services company who specialise in retirement solutions and right now, our world is moving pretty quickly. With the defined benefit buy in/buy out space growing each year, Just continues to annually grow its business by over £2bn of assets.
We are a purpose driven company with compelling and credible goals. Quite simply, we help people achieve a better later life. We achieve this by providing competitive and innovative products, services, financial advice and guidance to help our customers achieve security, certainty and provide them with peace of mind in retirement.
That’s who we are. We’re a company on a mission: to become a beacon for the entire retirement industry. Because we believe everyone deserves a fair, secure, and fulfilling retirement.
What we’re looking for
We are looking for driven and enthusiastic individuals with the following skills:
- Dynamic, collaborative and adaptable individuals with a customer-centric mindset who are proactive and curious
- Strong initiative in applying problem solving and analytical skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent team-working skills
- Minimum 2:2 degree (Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, Chemistry or Physics.)
- A grade in A-level mathematics
- Strong desire to qualify as an actuary
- Strong desire to develop commercial skills and acumen
What you can expect from us
We’re passionate about providing a platform for people to grow and that’s why we provide industry leading study support to all our student actuaries. You’ll have an opportunity to join a fast moving, growing and ambitious company all whilst being supported in your actuarial studies.
You’ll also have the flexibility of working in a hybrid model - we believe that there are real benefits to office working, giving us all an opportunity to connect, collaborate and network with colleagues across the organisation, maintaining our Just culture. We ask our colleagues to spend at least 40% of their time working from our offices in Reigate or London and many really enjoy this time to connect and collaborate face to face.
We place great importance on building connections and maintaining our culture at Just – it’s one of the things that stands out about us – people genuinely enjoy working here. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in a wide range of initiatives e.g. volunteering, company-wide socials, and more!
We also offer a competitive starting salary and a fantastic range of benefits, including:
- Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
- Along with 25 Days Annual Leave plus an Additional Day on us for your Birthday
- Private Medical Cover and Income Protection, just in case
- A bonus scheme that takes a balanced approach, measured both on performance and behaviours
- Opportunity to progress within your career both in-role and within the company
- Wellbeing support in the form of hybrid working, FREE access to the Headspace App, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline and Trained Physical & Mental Health First Aiders (On-Site)
- A variety of Employee Funded Benefits available to you via our Online Benefits Portal
- Plus, several additional purchase options available for you and your loved ones
Recruitment timescales & key dates
- Application Deadline – Sunday 5th November 2023 (this may be earlier if we receive a large number of application - so apply now)
- Shortlisting and interviews with Just recruitment team – till 10th November 2023
- Online ability assessments for successful candidates – deadline of Friday 17th November 2023
- Half day Assessment Centres (in London) – Tuesday 28th November and Wednesday 29th November 2023
- Offers to successful candidates and contracts sent our – Thursday 30th November 2023 onwards
- Actuarial Graduate Programme Commences – September 2024
Why Just?
We are committed to building a more sustainable business and have publicly committed to reduce our scope 3 emissions to Net Zero by 2050 and our scope 1 and 2 emissions to Net Zero by 2025. We’ve made good progress so far and encourage our people to make small and meaningful changes in their everyday lives, so that we can protect our planet for future generations.
Diversity, Equity and inclusion (DE&I) is a key priority for Just as part of our overall strategy and ensuring all of our people feel proud to work at Just. We have joined a number of initiatives including the Race at Work Charter, designed to improve outcomes for employees from underrepresented backgrounds.
We also run a Reciprocal Mentoring scheme for employees from a BAME background, those with a disability and those who identify as LGBTQ+. There are multiple employee network groups, which champion issues including race, gender, social mobility and neurodiversity.
What’s clear about working at Just is that we care. We care about our customers, our purpose, our environment, inclusivity, wellbeing and most importantly - each other. We look forward to welcoming you to the team soon.
