We’re 1st Central, a market-leading insurance company utilising smart data and technology at pace. Rapid growth has been based on giving our 1.4 million customers exactly what they want: great value insurance with an excellent service. And that’s the same for our colleagues too; we won Insurance Employer of the Year at the British Insurance Awards 2024 and our Glassdoor score is pretty mega too!
Looking for your first big step into the actuarial world? 1st Central are on the hunt for a Graduate Actuarial Analyst to join our Capital & Reinsurance team. This isn’t about being a small cog in a big machine - you’ll be hands-on, building, developing and maintaining the capital models that shape how we run our business. You’ll be right at the heart of our regulatory submissions and forecasting activity, getting stuck into a technically challenging but rewarding area of actuarial work.
Skills you’ll need to be a great fit for the role:
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills - you’ll be comfortable crunching numbers, interpreting results, and applying logical reasoning.
- Keen problem-solving ability - you enjoy tackling tricky challenges and finding innovative solutions.
- Clear communication skills - you’re able to explain technical results to both actuarial experts and non-technical colleagues.
- Organisation and time management - you can juggle tasks, prioritise effectively, and keep projects moving smoothly.
We’re big on flexibility. Our Finance team are mainly based at Haywards Heath, West Sussex, but we work from home most of the time. We think collaboration is pretty great though, so we like to get together about 1 day per week - just to keep those creative sparks flying. Prefer being in the office more often? That works for us too.
What’s involved:
- Support the production of the Solvency Capital Requirement (SCR) and regulatory submissions.
- Learn and develop your knowledge of actuarial tools and techniques.
- Monitor, maintain and enhance capital models.
- Communicate technical results clearly to a range of stakeholders.
- Work closely with data providers across the business.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, values and regulatory standards.
Experience, knowledge & skills:
- A minimum 2:1 degree in a numerical subject.
- Strong mathematical, analytical and statistical analysis skills.
- Broad knowledge of statistical methods and techniques.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Knowledge of FCA requirements (including responsibilities linked to Consumer Duty) would be beneficial.
- A desire to learn, grow and innovate in your field.
Behaviours:
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic and keen to take initiative.
- Organised, proactive and able to work well both independently and as part of a team.
- Flexible and positive, with a can-do attitude.
- Logical thinker with sharp attention to detail and accuracy.
- Quick learner, able to transfer knowledge to others.
- Always looking for ways to improve and add value.
Ready to launch your actuarial career? Join 1st Central and start building a future where your skills and ideas open doors you never imagined. This is just the start – imagine where you could end up … the journey is yours!
What can we do for you?
People first. Always. We’re passionate about our colleagues and know the best people deserve an extraordinary working environment. We owe it to them so that’s what we offer. Our workplaces are energetic, inspirational, supportive. To get a taste of the advantages you’ll enjoy, take a look at all our perks in full here.
Intrigued? Our Talent team can tell you everything you need to know about what we want and what we’re offering, so feel free to get in touch.
