Actuarial Graduate

Who we are

Allianz is a global insurance company serving across 70 different countries, but from the very first day you join our team you’ll know that your contributions are valued. We offer world class learning and career development opportunities, while we celebrate an inclusive culture.

Role description

We have a great position that has recently become available in our Finance team for an Actuarial Graduate in the Commercial Lines team. We are looking for an ambitious, collaborative and enthusiastic candidate who is looking to continue on to the next step of their Actuarial career.

Your role will focus on completing quarterly reserving, business planning and aspects of capital modelling, as well as general business analyses. The role will require collaborative interaction with the wider Actuarial Team, other teams within Finance and Technical and Underwriting and Claims. The role will also require some emphasis on simplification of processes through automation and coding.

The role is hybrid between working from home and in the office and can be based either in our Guildford or our London office, though some travel will be required between the two.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting an Actuary in the production, monitoring and communication of reserves for assigned classes on an IFRS 17 basis. Ensure work is accurate, undertake adequate checks and produce documentation.
• Carry out premium risk data preparation and modelling to ensure our insurance risk capital reflects the underlying risk
• Conduct statistical, segmentation analyses and monitoring to input to business decisions
• Simplification of existing processes and developing new ways of working
• Presenting to a broad variety of stakeholders including interaction with the underwriting and claims managers

About you

Essential:

• An excellent academic record, with at least a 2:1 degree in a quantitative subject such as Mathematics, Statistics or Business
• Exceptional communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Intermediate excel skills and working knowledge of other Microsoft products, such as Word/Powerpoint
• Innovative and proactive approach to simplifying processes
• Collaborative and enthusiastic team player

Desirable:

• Coding skills in particular R or SAS. SQL, VBA (training can be provided)

What we will offer you

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of adaptable benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you. We also offer adaptable working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including:

• Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life cover
• Group Income Protection
• Adaptable buy/sell holiday options
• Adaptable working arrangements
• A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet
• Retail discounts

Our ways of working

Do you need some adaptability with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it’s right for our customers, our business and for you, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen.

Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs adaptable working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.

Our Purpose and Values

We secure your future

Be Brave | With Heart | Everyone Counts | Inspiring Trust

Our purpose and values are more than just words on a website - they are the why and how of Allianz. They influence everything we do and guide us how to do it. Created by our people, for our people, they shape our culture, bring us together, and inspire us to be the best. Building an inclusive culture for us all to succeed.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Allianz, we value diversity and inclusion and back this up with our accreditations. Allianz is EDGE certified for gender inclusion, members of the Women in Finance Charter, members of the Stonewall Diversity Champion programme, signatories of Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter, and an Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.

We have a range of employee networks focusing on gender inclusion, cultural diversity, LGBTQIA+, disability and long-term health conditions (including neurodiversity), intergenerational and life stages, parents and carers, mental wellbeing, menopause support and armed forces and veterans, all supporting you to bring your best and authentic self to work.

Accessible application for all

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme, for those meeting the essential skills for the role.

Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications.