Actuarial Graduate Program (Feb 2025)

As an Actuarial graduate within TAL, you will be responsible for supporting and collaborating with the Actuarial teams on analytical tasks and commercial thinking to optimise outcomes for TAL and our customers.  

The role:

• Assisting in the reporting, monitoring, and designing of insurance products
• Valuing and modelling the economic capital, liabilities, and assets on behalf of the organisation.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance with statutory requirements
• Advising the business of the commercial and risk implications (actuarial risk)
• Contributing towards a culture of process improvement

Who we are looking for:  

• Strong academic track (distinction average or above) in a mathematical, finance field ideally with a major in Actuarial studies
• Desire to work in the life insurance industry.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Well-rounded background with experience across community and / or extra-curricular activities.
• Curious mindset, a willingness to learn how things work and a passion for making things better.
• Interest in roles that not only embrace analytical skills but are also commercial and customer focused.
• Leadership qualities developed through high school, university, work experience and / or extracurricular activities.
• Initiative and drive, together with the ability to work well both independently and in a team environment.

Who can apply: 

To apply, you must be an Australian/New Zealand Citizen or have Permanent Residency and have completed an undergraduate degree or postgraduate degree in the last two years or complete prior to the program start date. 

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply today. Please attach a cover letter and/or resume and a copy of your academic transcripts. 

Our benefits: 

• TAL is committed to providing actuaries educational support to enable them to excel in their role and up to 8 exam/study days a year.
• Company-paid income protection insurance, and life and total + permanent disability insurance.
• Discounted private health insurance plan with NIB.
• Wellbeing resources to support your physical, nutritional, mental, and financial health.
• Our offices have fitness facilities; a fully equipped gym, daily onsite classes in Boxing, HIIT, Yoga, Pilates, and Zumba.
• End-of-trip facilities including bike racks and showers, or employees are entitled to discounted memberships at nearby gyms.
• Discounts on everyday spending at over 350 popular Australian stores.
• Community Days - paid leave to give back to the community by volunteering, mentoring, or fundraising causes.
• Blended ways of working – a mix of working from home and in the office.

Important to us   

Every Australian life is different. And we know the value of having different people from all walks of life with varied points of view.  

Work is a big part of life, and we work hard to make it one of the best parts. We offer a workplace that’s inclusive and flexible, supporting our people with options that let them make the most of their careers. We don’t just say it; we do it.