Actuarial Intern

Type: Intern
Region: Eastern

Job closing date: 12th June

Canada Life UK looks after the retirement, investment and protection needs of individuals, families and companies. We help to build better futures for our customers, our intermediaries and our employees by operating as a modern, agile and welcoming organisation.

Part of our parent company Great-West Lifeco, Canada Life UK has operated in the United Kingdom since 1903. We have hundreds of respected and supported employees committed to doing the right thing for our customers and colleagues.

Canada Life UK is transforming to create a more customer-focused business by providing our customers with expertise on financial and tax planning, offering home finance and annuities propositions, and providing collective fund solutions to third party customers.

Job Purpose

This is a developmental intern role (8 weeks’ duration) suitable for a mathematics / actuary University student.

The individual will be performing a combination of daily tasks in support of the team as well as assisting with short-term project work. Tasks may include responding to queries from outside of the department, pulling together and reviewing management information produced in the team.

No previous work experience is required however the individual will need to have the mathematical knowledge and initiative in order to perform the tasks themselves with coaching.

Key Accountabilities

– Supporting the Actuaries by actively contributing to development of assigned initiatives including suggesting ideas and ways to move forward.

– Assist in the continuous review and improvement of the department’s processes and procedures to ensure the provision of timely, accurate and efficient levels of service.

– Assist in the production of Actuarial reports and management information to enable management to make informed financial decisions and comply with regulatory requirements and management of risk. This will be done via collating data using excel spreadsheets and / or Business Intelligence tools..

– Assist the team in business and usual tasks such managing queries received into the team and ensuring responses are made in an agreed timeframe.

Desired Knowledge / Experience / Skills

? High numeracy, preferred

? Entering final year of Undergraduate degree in Mathematics, Statistics or a related field

? Good problem solving skills

? Good MS office skills e.g. Excel, Word and PowerPoint

? Currently studying in an Undergraduate degree in Mathematics, Statistics or a related field

Benefits of working at Canada Life

We believe in recognising and rewarding our people, so we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that’s regularly reviewed. As a Canada Life UK colleague, you’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive reward package including a generous pension and bonus scheme, along with, income protection, private medical insurance and life assurance. We have a fantastic number of other benefits and support services as well as regular personal and professional development.

How we work at Canada Life

Our culture is unique and incredibly important to us. We care about doing the right thing for our people, customers and community and helping others to build better futures. Our blueprint behaviours shape and influence how we work, and are central to the relationships we have with others. Every day we are encouraged to be more curious, own the outcome, face into things together and find a way forward.

We want colleagues to have rewarding careers with us so we invest in the development of our people, technology and workplaces. That’s why we offer a range of training, flexible working and opportunities to grow and develop.

Diversity and inclusion

Building an inclusive workplace with a diverse workforce where everyone can feel they belong and achieve their potential regardless of gender, ethnicity or any other characteristic is a key commitment for us. We are proud of the progress we’re making in DEI, and we continue for it to be a significant focus.

“At Canada Life we believe in the power of great people from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives coming together to build better futures. Emerging talent is crucial to our growth and creating an environment that continues to inspire us all.” Nick Harding, Chief People Officer, Canada Life UK

We appreciate that everyone has different work and life responsibilities. We’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, including part time, for any of our roles should this be a requirement for.