Actuarial Trainee (Hybrid)

Job Summary

Zurich Life Assurance Plc is looking to expand its actuarial team. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to rotate and work in all of the company’s key areas. The role includes the opportunity to study for the Institute & Faculty of Actuaries exams and gain experience across all aspects of the company.

This role may be available part-time or full time. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time.  Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

Your Role

As an Actuarial Trainee, your main responsibilities will include but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

•    Modelling
•    Providing business insights
•    Reserving & experience analysis 
•    Providing IT solutions
•    Capital management
•    Pricing
•    Risk management
 

Your Skills and Experience

As an Actuarial Trainee, your skills and qualifications will include: 

•    Clear progress made towards obtaining local actuarial qualification, or a 1:1 honours level undergraduate or postgraduate degree with a strong mathematical focus. 
•    High level of numeracy and computer literacy, experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, VBA, SQL and other programming languages are desirable.
•    Knowledge of the insurance industry's trends, directions and major issues.
•    A high propensity to learn and develop, including self-driven learning as well as one-on-one directed learning from more experience team members.
•    Strong numerical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
•    Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
•    Strong time management and organisational skills.

Additional Information

Primary work location is Blackrock. Position is Dublin-based but occasional travel may be required to other
Zurich locations.

If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, then our recruiter is
looking forward to receiving your application by clicking on the button “Apply online”.

Who we are

Zurich is one of Ireland's leading insurance companies providing a wide range of general insurance and life
insurance products and services. The company employs over 1,000 people across its locations in Dublin and
Wexford.

Zurich is a strong brand – with our 53,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, helping our
customers in 210 countries and territories to understand and protect themselves from risk. In order to deliver
our services, we offer our employees flexible working models and interesting opportunities for further training &
development. As a Zurich employee you benefit from a multitude of advantages as well as a strong culture,
characterized by acceptance, diversity and team spirit.

At Zurich, we foster a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our purpose and values are designed to protect, inspire
confidence and help our employees reach their full potential. We value and defend what is right and promote
opportunities for equity among our professionals, regardless of gender, disability, LGBTQ +, race, ethnicity,
generations, belief, etc. Join Zurich and be part of this culture. Together we are committed to delivering on our
purpose - Let’s Create a Brighter Future Together!