Trainee Actuary

Location: Douglas, Isle of Man 

Closing date for applications: 28th July 2026

The opportunity:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Actuary to join our team of highly skilled actuaries.

As a Trainee Actuary, you will gain hands-on experience across key actuarial functions, including corporate centre reporting and regulatory reporting, with opportunities to become involved in planning, experience analysis, risk management and a variety of business projects.

You will receive comprehensive training and support as you develop your actuarial knowledge and technical skills, helping to produce accurate and timely financial information for regulators, local management, the Corporate Centre and other key stakeholders. This role offers an excellent foundation for anyone looking to build a long-term career in actuarial science.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure data used in calculations is accurate, complete and free from errors.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate calculation results clearly and concisely to team members and stakeholders.
• Present information through a variety of channels, including reports, presentations, meetings, calls and email.
• Update and maintain procedural documentation and working practices.
• Support actuarial reporting, analysis and project work as required.

Your skills and experience:

• Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
• A degree (or equivalent qualification) in Mathematics, Actuarial Science or a related subject.
• Strong IT skills, with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel desirable. Experience with Access, Prophet, R, SQL, Python or similar tools would be advantageous but is not essential.
• A genuine interest in data analysis and problem-solving.
• High attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate work.
• Well organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, curious and proactive in your approach to work and learning.
• A collaborative team player who can also work effectively independently.
• A willingness to challenge existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement.

Career progression:

At Zurich, we are committed to supporting your professional and personal development. As a Trainee Actuary, you will gain exposure to a broad range of actuarial disciplines while building the technical and commercial skills needed for a successful actuarial career.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced actuaries, learn from industry experts and take on increasing levels of responsibility as your knowledge and confidence grow. We support continuous learning and professional development, including actuarial study support where applicable, helping you progress towards qualification.

As you develop, there will be opportunities to move into more specialised actuarial roles and progress within the wider actuarial function, enabling you to build a rewarding long-term career with Zurich.

Our culture:       

At Zurich on the Isle of Man, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion. We want our people to bring their whole selves to the workplace and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, race, gender or sexual identity, beliefs, or culture. We are committed to treating all our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, or any other protected characteristic.    
   
We have an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.         

We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.    
 

So, make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.