Company Description
Acorn Life is a Galway-based, 100% Irish owned life insurance company which offers a range of products to our clients for their life assurance, pension, savings and investment needs.
We aim to provide our customers with products suitable to their needs and circumstances and high-quality service in all their dealings with the company.
Job Title
Trainee Actuary
Reports to
Head of Product Development
Employment Basis
Permanent and full-time.
Salary
Competitive salary, which will depend on the level of experience and the number of actuarial exams passed.
What We Offer
Annual performance-related bonus
Actuarial study scheme support
Excellent Defined Contribution pension
Extensive learning & development support
Wide and varied experience
Remote Working
Remote working is allowed, subject to a requirement to work in Head Office (St.
Augustine Street, GALWAY) a minimum of 2 days per week, of which one day must be Thursday.
Primary Objectives of Position
Support the Company's Product Oversight & Governance requirements.
Support the monitoring and maintenance of our range of policyholder funds and provide related support to the Policyholder Investment Oversight Working Group.
Support the Propositions team in all aspects of product pricing, design and development.
Development and maintenance of product literature.
Participate in product development projects as required.
In particular, support the Head of Product Development in the maintenance of our product range on IT systems.
Support the business in operations team and sales team support including handling of product technical queries and quotation support via the Actuarial Helpdesk.
Provide support to Propositions team in providing management information in terms of market research, competitor monitoring and book analysis.
Minimum Requirements
5-10 professional actuarial exams passed.
At least 2 years' experience in a life assurance or pensions role.
Experience in a product or pricing role is an advantage as is experience in business analysis or project management.
Good commercial knowledge of products available in the Irish Life and Pensions market.
Proven strong analytical and mathematical ability with excellent attention to detail.
Strong computing skills (e.g.
Excel, VBA, R, Python).
Ability to identify and problem-solve issues.
Excellent interpersonal and communication (both verbal and writing) skills with the ability to communicate complex matters simply and succinctly.
Ability to use own initiative & accept a reasonable level of responsibility.
Adaptability and flexibility.
Why Join Us?
At Acorn Life, our people are our greatest strength.
That's why we offer:
Competitive salary and annual leave
Flexible working options
Annual performance-based bonus
Company pension scheme, Sick Leave & Employee Assistance Program
Career development opportunities
Active Sports & Social Club with regular events and team activities
Charity involvement, including fundraising, community partnerships, and volunteering opportunities
Annual subsidised company trip – a highlight of the year for connection and celebration
We invest in our people's growth, listen to their needs, and support their ambitions—because when our people thrive, our business does too.
It's a win-win for everyone.
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