Job Posting End Date: February 02 **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 Associate Location: We embrace a hybrid working approach, we would expect this person to work from our Dorking office at least 1 day per week, with a further day spent in Dorking, London or Basingstoke **What will you bring?** We are looking for an Actuarial Associate to join our Finance & Underwriting team at Unum UK. This exciting opportunity offers a dynamic and supportive environment to develop your actuarial career while rotating through our key functions, including Reporting, Actuarial Risk & Capital, Systems, and Pricing. You will work closely with senior management, leading projects and providing expert actuarial analysis to drive business insights and decision-making. This role will start in Reporting- analysing, interpreting, and reporting on financial and actuarial data. **Key Responsibilities:** + Own actuarial tasks, understand the broader business implications and to provide actuarial and senior management with comprehensive insight into those tasks and their outcomes. + Provide training to actuarial trainees and ensure effective scheduling and team coordination. + Communicate technical actuarial topics to a wide range of audiences, influencing cross-functional decision-making. + Identify and implement improvements to streamline actuarial processes. **Required Skills & Experience:** + Minimum of 2-3 years’ actuarial experience and 6 actuarial exam passes. + Strong proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office (R and VBA desirable). + Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail. + Strong communication skills, with the ability to lead and coach junior colleagues. + A relevant degree (preferably 2:1 or above) is ideal. + Open to candidates from various actuarial backgrounds, including General Insurance and Pensions **What you will get in return:** + Generous bonus + Comprehensive study support scheme + Company-funded health cash plan + Pension scheme + Life, medical, and income insurance + Access to remote GP, nutrition coaching, personal training, unlimited mental health support, and medical second opinion + 27 days holiday with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days (plus Bank Holidays) + Salary sacrifice electric car scheme with free on-site electric chargers \#LI-JM **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 careers@unum.co.uk . Company: Unum UK Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.