Graduate Trainee Actuary

Broadstone have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Trainee Actuary to join the team. Location: Bristol Salary: £30,000 per annum Start date: Autumn 2025 Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Closing date: 25th October 2024, 23:59 BST The role will include a wide variety of assignments and be part of the team providing actuarial services within the Life Insurance and/or General Insurance market. We are looking for individuals who are conscientious and will work effectively in a friendly and supportive team of actuaries and consultants and who take pride in delivering excellent work. Teamwork and collaboration is a vital part of our culture so this is a great opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic team player keen to immerse themselves in a multi-faceted role. This role is ideally suited to someone undertaking an Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Business Degree or similar. The role offers exposure to a range of opportunities to develop your skills in client relationship management and business development. As part of a small team, you will have a unique opportunity to influence the way that we work, and to gain real world experience of how a business operates. Trainee Actuary Key Responsibilities: - Financial Modelling for insurance clients, including: Data reconciliation, Model point testing, Model development - Assisting with experience analyses, including morbidity, mortality and persistency - Setting up valuation runs in Mo.net financial modelling software - Calculating policy liabilities, alongside resilience, expense reserves and other required reserves in Excel - Assisting in the preparation of reports - Preparing the relevant statutory returns - Documenting the work undertaken and processes carried out to regulatory and professional standards Trainee Actuary You: - Willing to attend training sessions and develop relevant knowledge, techniques, and skills - On track to graduate with a 2.1 or above at bachelor's degree level (numerate degree preferable) - A level (or equivalent) at Grade B or above in Maths - Enjoy explaining complex information to others - Ready to start studying towards a professional qualification - Have a keen interest in financial modelling - Ability to work under own initiative and be an enthusiastic, proactive team member - Ability to effectively manage work streams for multiple clients - Discipline to work to strict scheduled deadlines - A confident and effective approach to communication, both written and verbally - High levels of numeracy and analytical skills - Strong Microsoft Excel skills - By the start of the employment, permission to work in the UK We strongly encourage and support applications from all backgrounds Trainee Actuary Benefits: - Competitive salary, with exam linked salary increases - 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with option of buying more) - Fully supported study, including membership of the IFoA, study materials, tutorials, exam fees, and exam leave - Generous pension scheme - Health cash plan - Additional optional benefits to best suit your lifestyle - Social events - Volunteering opportunities To apply for this exciting opportunity, click apply' now. Your application should include a supporting statement detailing your interest in the role and your relevant skills and experience. Please note: We value original applications and therefore request that you do not use AI when completing your application. Unsolicited contact with our employees will not be considered. TPBN1_UKTJ