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At a glance:




Location: Cirencester Office




Workplace Type: Hybrid




Employment Type: 6 month Fixed-Term Contract




Seniority: Entry Level




About the role:



This is an outstanding opportunity to join St. James's Place as an Actuarial Analyst in our Cirencester office. You will play a central role in our Group Products Division. You will offer actuarial expertise and technical support to collaborators throughout the SJP Group while progressing toward your actuarial exams. This position suits an ambitious person eager to make a meaningful difference in finance and insurance.


What you'll be doing:

• Assist with the development and testing of advice tools and product illustrations.


• Deliver product technical and actuarial assistance to areas including Capital Gains Tax calculations, Critical Yield Calculations, product functionality, illustrations, and other calculations.


• Support Actuarial Managers, Actuarial Consultants, and Leads across the Division on various projects.


• Maintain product documentation and advice tools to auditable standards.


• Liaise and maintain relationships with teams across the business.


• Provide figures and analysis to support business decisions.

About you:



You are a motivated individual with a strong analytical approach and a passion for actuarial science. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to delivering outstanding results. Your ability to communicate complex information clearly sets you apart.


Essential Criteria:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.


• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.


• Committed to studying towards actuarial exams.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in a similar role.


• Understanding of finance and insurance products.


• Knowledge of Capital Gains Tax and Critical Yield Calculations.

What's in it for you?



Whatever stage of life you're in, our benefits are designed to provide the support, flexibility, and peace of mind you need to thrive both at work and beyond.



In addition to our discretionary annual bonus scheme, which reflects both individual and company performance, you'll benefit from a
market-leading benefits package tailored to support your wellbeing, financial security, and family life.



Our benefits include:

• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.

• Private Medical Insurance - company-funded cover for you and your immediate family


• Generous Pension Scheme - a non-contributory employer contribution of 10%, increasing with length of service up to 15%, plus the opportunity to increase this through salary sacrifice


• Enhanced Parental Leave - up to 26 weeks' full pay to support growing families.


• Protection Benefits - company-funded critical illness cover, income protection, and life assurance


• EV salary sacrifice scheme through Tusker

Reasonable Adjustments We're an equalopportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessibleand inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stageplease let us know by emailing us at careers@sjp.co.uk

Research tells usthat applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put offfrom applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been onan extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role andcan demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless ofwhether you tick every box.




What's next?



If you're excitedabout this role and believe you have the skills and experience we're lookingfor, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking'apply' below and our team will be in touch.

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