Actuarial Intern - Placement

Actuarial Intern - 1 Year Placement

Pacific Life Re - Actuarial 1 Year Placement (London)

Are you a curious, analytical thinker with a passion for problem-solving? Do you want to work with one of the world's leading reinsurance companies and make a real impact from day one? Join Pacific Life Re's Actuarial Placement Programme and gain a year of hands-on experience working alongside some of the best minds in the industry - all while building the foundations for a future actuarial career.

At Pacific Life Re, we're not your typical insurance company. We're part of the global Pacific Life family, with over 150 years of experience and a forward-thinking approach to risk, innovation, and technology. We support clients across Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America with cutting-edge reinsurance solutions in Life, Critical Illness, Income Protection, Longevity and Capital Solutions. We value fresh ideas, creative problem-solvers, and people who ask "why not?"

just as much as "why."

We're looking for ambitious university students in their penultimate year of study, ready to take on a year-long industrial placement in our London office. This placement is your opportunity to explore a future in the actuarial profession while contributing meaningfully to real projects. You'll thrive here if you are:

• Great with numbers and enjoy working with data
• A strong team player who likes solving problems collaboratively
• A clear communicator with excellent written and verbal English
• Someone who brings energy, curiosity, and a willingness to learn

Minimum A grade in Maths at 'A' level (or equivalent)

In your penultimate year of university and on track for a 2:1 or above in a STEM degree

Existing permanent Legal Right to Work in the UK; we are not offering sponsorship for this position.

Real experience, real responsibility – You'll be working on meaningful projects that contribute to our business and support our clients.

Support to grow – Learn from experienced actuaries, receive mentoring, and discover what an actuarial career looks like in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

A foot in the door – Many of our placement students go on to join us as graduates. Plus, you'll enjoy:

• A competitive salary
• Hybrid working (with dedicated time in the office to collaborate and build connections)
• A friendly, supportive culture that genuinely values diversity, inclusion, and fresh thinking

At Pacific Life Re, we believe that our people are our biggest strength. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive. Our culture of Diversity & Inclusion means you'll be supported to bring your whole self to work, every day. We also believe that flexible working is key to doing your best work – but equally, we know the power of coming together in person to learn, grow, and connect.

Final date to receive applications: 18 October 2026

Assessment Centre (London office): 10 November 2026

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• Leave 25 days of annual leave with option to buy/sell more days
• Adoption and fertility leave
• Generous enhanced parental leave
• Healthcare Comprehensive private insurance coverage for employee and dependents
• Group Life Insurance coverage of 9x basic annual salary and Group Income Protection up to 75% of basic annual salary
• Optical benefits
• Savings & Retirement 15% combined employee/employer contributions
• Wellness Subsidized gym membership
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Time off for volunteering
• Charitable matching of employee donations

We are committed to a culture…