Actuarial Intern

Dates of Internship: 13th July – 4th September (you must be available for all dates). This is an 8‑week developmental internship suitable for a university student with a mathematics or actuarial‑based degree. You will perform a combination of daily support tasks and short‑term project work. No previous work experience is required, but you must possess the mathematical knowledge and initiative to complete tasks with coaching. As part of the internship you will attend development workshops in technical and character skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support Actuaries by contributing to the development of assigned initiatives and 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 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 risk management. This will be done via collating data using Excel spreadsheets and/or Business Intelligence tools.
  • Assist the team with business‑as‑usual tasks such as managing queries received into the team and ensuring responses are made within an agreed timeframe.

Qualifications

  • Entering or completing final year of undergraduate degree in Mathematics, Statistics or a related field.
  • High numeracy, good problem‑solving skills.
  • Good MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

About Canada Life UK

Canada Life UK looks after the retirement, investment and protection needs of individuals, families and companies. We help build better futures for our customers, intermediaries and 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 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 expertise on financial and tax planning, offering home finance and annuities propositions, and providing collective fund solutions to third‑party customers.

Benefits

Competitive salary and a comprehensive reward package, including a generous pension and bonus scheme, income protection, private medical insurance and life assurance. Other benefits and support services are also offered, along with regular personal and professional development.

Working Schedule & Contract

  • Contract type: Temporary.
  • Shifts: Weekend shift.
  • Work experience: Without experience.
  • Working schedule: Flexible working hours, skill development.
  • Employer: Canada Life Limited.
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