Actuarial Governance Trainee

This is an actuarial development role combining analysis, assurance and governance, with broad exposure to how actuarial conclusions support business decisions.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Governance Actuary to join our Actuarial & Assurance team, working within the Actuarial Function & Governance team.

The role supports the Actuarial Function & Governance team in delivering actuarial oversight, assurance and challenge across key business activities. Through analysis, validation, investigations and evidence gathering, the role contributes to the review of actuarial results, assumptions and methodologies, while supporting the preparation of Actuarial Function reports, opinions and governance activities. The role provides a broad foundation in actuarial governance and helps strengthen the quality, control and effectiveness of actuarial decision-making across the business.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the Actuarial Function & Governance team in delivering independent review, assurance and evidence-based challenge across actuarial activities. 
• Perform data analysis, reconciliations, reasonableness checks and movement analysis, investigating unusual movements, data issues and emerging risks and escalating matters requiring further actuarial judgement. 
• Prepare clear, well-controlled evidence packs, working papers and draft sections for Actuarial Function reports, opinions and governance updates, ensuring results are complete, accurate, traceable and appropriately reviewed. 
• Maintain review trackers, action logs and governance evidence, follow agreed actions through to closure, and support investigations into actuarial risk events, root causes, impacts and remediation. 
• Work collaboratively across Actuarial, Finance, Risk, Commercial and Operations, turning analysis into concise insights while contributing to automation, standardisation and continuous improvement of governance reviews. 

Skills & Experience

• A degree with strong numerical, analytical or problem-solving content, together with a commitment to progress through the actuarial qualification. 
• ·Early actuarial or relevant analytical experience, with a clear interest in insurance and actuarial governance; knowledge of life insurance, Solvency II, IFRS or actuarial reporting would be advantageous but is not essential. 
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and curiosity to understand why results have changed rather than simply accepting an output. 
• Ability to organise analysis and evidence clearly, follow controlled processes and produce accurate work to agreed deadlines. 
• Confident written and verbal communication, a collaborative mindset and an interest in data analysis, automation and improving manual processes; Excel experience and exposure to tools such as Power BI or Python would be beneficial. 

What will you get for this role?

The work you do at Aviva will make a real difference to our customers. We will recognise your contributions and reward you. From competitive salaries to generous pension contributions and paid paternity leave; take a look through some of our employee benefits!

The expected pay range for this role will fall between €40,000 and €60,000 and salary offered will commensurate with candidate's level of skills and experience.

• A competitive market leading salary depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Generous pension (employee contribution matching of up to 14% if you contribute 8%).
• Annual performance related bonus and pay review.
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days.
• Generous Health & dental insurance contributions.
• Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme and Approved Profit Share Scheme.
• TaxSaver Travel Scheme.
• Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products plus discounts for Friends and Family.
• Professional qualification support and transparent career progression plans.
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work .
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your paid volunteering days to help others.
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools.
• We’re deeply invested in our people,  our total reward package has so much to offer.

Aviva is for Everyone   

Our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives are shaping an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or those with other caring responsibilities. Our approach helps to ensure that Aviva is a place which values difference and provides equal opportunities for all.  

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.  

We prefer all applications to be submitted online, however if you require an alternative method of applying please contact kate.ohara@aviva.com