We provide a range of opportunities for ambitious and talented students who are keen to start a dynamic and rewarding career with a market-leading global life reinsurance company.
Our 1-year internship programmes offer you every possible opportunity to learn, grow and gain a wealth of skills. We’ll empower you to be the best you can be, and we’ll be there to support you all the way.
Our three programmes in London are:
Actuarial internship programme
Our London actuarial internship programme is 1-year placement and gives you an excellent insight into what it's like to be an actuary at a market-leading, global life reinsurance company.
Financial accounting internship programme
Our London financial accounting internship programme is 1-year placement, and it’s a brilliant opportunity for you to get first-hand experience of what it's like to work in finance at a market-leading, global life reinsurance company.
Data science internship programme
Our strategic analytics data science internship programme is a 1-year placement which will give you practical experience in the end-to-end data analytics process – working with exploratory data analyses and data cleaning to modelling and visualisations. As an intern, you’ll get support and training to strengthen your established technical skills while getting stuck into real project work.
Who are we looking for?
To succeed in any of internship programme, you must be numerate, a collaborative team player and able to write fluently in English. Good interpersonal skills will also stand you in good stead.
What do our programmes involve?
Throughout your time here, you’ll gain hands-on experience from a range of projects and teams within the specific discipline of your internship. This will help you develop into a well-rounded professional with a broad understanding of our business and the services we provide to our clients.
What will I be doing?
From your very first day with us, you’ll be involved in a range of activities that will help you learn and develop. Our internship programmes will enable you to get hands-on experience, and our collaborative culture means you can expect to work with a diverse range of people across the business. We’re constantly looking to innovate and find better ways of doing things, and this will impact what you do every day through problem-solving, analysing data, and communicating results.
What do we expect from you?
We set out to be different, and our company culture is important to us. We look for people who think differently and aren't afraid to challenge the norm. We build top-quality teams, and we look after them.
We’ll encourage you to learn new skills and to be brave in applying those skills. We’re proud to have created an environment where we all collaborate as one team. Of course, it’s not all about work, and we recognise the importance of reflecting on a job well done and having fun with our colleagues!
There are three stages to the application process for the financial accounting programme. Please apply by Wednesday 29 January 2025.
At each stage of the recruitment process, you’ll be assessed according to set criteria and scoring based on our company behaviours. These are designed to align with our culture and values and help us assess your suitability for our Internship Programme.
The initial application
Once received, we’ll review your application and if it meets the criteria of the internship programme you've applied for, we’ll arrange a telephone interview with you.
The assessment centre
The assessment centre will be an opportunity for you to get to know us better, meet some of the team and experience our culture first-hand. There will be three activities:
For each of the activities, we’ll be assessing you against our company values:
Click here to view our company values.
We’ll make our hiring decisions swiftly and let you know if we’re offering you a place on one of our internship programmes shortly afterwards.
We look after our employees and provide a great place to work, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including:
We take our work seriously and know our teams can operate under tremendous pressure. We work hard and thrive on achievement, but we also know how to have fun and relax too.
Providing staff with a healthy work-life balance is very important to our culture. In addition to our wide range of staff benefits, we host regular social activities. We’re also committed to supporting our staff's involvement in their communities by actively fundraising and hosting charity events.
If you have any questions about our internship programme, please get in touch.
How do I apply?
We open for applications at different times of the year for each of our internship programmes. Our website will be updated when we are open for applications in each particular area so be sure to keep an eye out for our application dates.
Use of AI in the application process
While AI can be a valuable tool, your application form is your chance to shine and we want to hear from the real you. If you decide to use AI at all, it should be to refine and develop your own original thoughts and not to replace them. Our application and assessment process has various stages and it will become apparent very quickly in those later stages if you have relied solely on AI to write your application form answers.
What do I need to include in my application?
Firstly, complete your online application form. It shouldn’t take you any longer than 45 minutes to an hour, and all the details we need will be requested as you work through the form.
What are the entry criteria for each programme?
Actuarial internship: The minimum requirements to apply for our programme are an A grade in A-Level Maths or Maths-related subject and a 2:1 (predicted) in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths) related undergraduate degree.
Finance internship - Grade B in accounting, economics, business or maths (or similar related subject) at A-level (or equivalent) and a predicted 2:1 in an accounting, finance, economics, business, STEM or similar related subject undergraduate degree.
Data science internship - Minimum grade requirements are an A grade in A-level Maths or a Maths related subject and a 2:1 (predicted) in a mathematics, computer science, data science, actuarial science or related degree. Plus a basic proficiency in R and/or Python.
Can I still apply if I don’t meet the minimum criteria?
Unfortunately, not. Studying for a professional qualification is extremely challenging, and we need to see that our intern applicants have achieved a high grade in their qualifications so far.
What provisions do you make for candidates with disabilities?
We’re happy to make whatever adjustments are needed to enable you to apply. You’ll have opportunities to tell us what actions we must take to make your application as easy as possible at every stage.
Do you only take applications from certain universities?
No. We’re entirely open to where you’ve studied so long as you’re expected to achieve the minimum grade requirements.
What happens once I’ve sent my application?
You’ll receive an acknowledgement that your application has been safely received. We’ll then keep you regularly informed about the status of your application.
Will I get any feedback?
If you’re invited to attend an assessment centre, you’ll receive comprehensive feedback.
What are the dates for the assessment centre?
Our assessment centre dates are published when we open for applications for each intern programme. We aim to give you 5 days’ notice if you’re successful in being invited to the assessment centre.
How long is the internship programme?
We offer a year-long placement for students on a four-year course and who are looking for a year in industry.
When will the internship programme start?
Our year-long placement positions begin in September of each year.
Where will I be based?
You’ll be based in our London office, which is superbly located opposite the Tower of London and next to Tower Bridge.
How many interns do you expect to recruit this year?
The number of interns we recruit varies from year to year.
If you have any questions about our internship programme, please get in touch.
What training is there?
We’re committed to developing talented people through our intern programme. You’ll gain on-the-job experience during your placement. This will provide you with the foundation of technical expertise, skills, knowledge and behaviours to help you cultivate a rewarding career.
What will my induction involve?
Your programme will begin with an induction, where you’ll meet other individuals on the programme, as well as the people who will be supporting you.
Training and support begin at the very start. As well as giving you an overall understanding of our company, our culture and how we work, you’ll meet everyone you need to know to start forging new friendships and grow your future network.
What is my support network?
All our interns have a network of people who proactively support their success. You’ll have your line manager, who will work with you every day and encourage your continuous development.
You’ll also have regular contact with our programme leads, who will be on hand to support you during your time with us.
What happens after the programme?
By the end of your programme, you’ll know all about our business and have a clear idea of what your future with us could look like. You’ll also have the opportunity to apply for our graduate programme.
If you have any questions about our internship programme, please get in touch.
