New Ireland Assurance Actuarial Graduate Programme 2026

New Ireland Assurance was the first fully Irish-owned life assurance company to operate in Ireland. Today, we offer smart, flexible solutions in life assurance, pensions, and investments - serving both personal and business customers. We're looking for positive, proactive people who are eager to innovate and grow with us, as we continue evolving to meet the needs of our customers! Programme Overview Our graduate programme offers a rotational experience across different areas of the Bank. Each of the three rotations is built to help you develop the critical skills needed to accelerate your growth and career progression. Throughout the programme, you'll strengthen your management, interpersonal, and technical capabilities while contributing to business-critical projects in a fast-paced environment. You'll be empowered to explore new experiences, collaborate across teams, and support transformation initiatives aligned with our Group strategy. The Opportunity Join one of the largest actuarial departments in the industry, with training across diverse teams passionate about product innovation and technical development. Gain hands-on experience in numerical analysis, actuarial principles, and commercial insights into the life and pensions sector. Opportunities to work with colleagues across various levels and divisions, helping you build a strong professional network. Regular engagement with senior leadership, including the CEO and Executive Committee. Access to our Digital Academy and Mentorship Programme, offering guidance and insight into future career paths. A potential pathway into Bank of Ireland's talent programmes, developed to fast-track high-potential individuals. What You'll Gain Full educational support for Actuarial exams, including study leave, support materials, and peer mentoring - one of the most comprehensive packages in the market. A tailored Graduate Development Programme combining virtual and in-person training, covering topics such as relationship management, business promotion, presentation skills, and financial well-being. A hybrid working model that supports flexibility and work-life balance. Most hybrid roles require a minimum of 8 in-office days per month, with specific arrangements confirmed during recruitment. li-hybrid Who We're Looking For We encourage applicants from all academic fields and backgrounds. Graduates or students of Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or related fields may be particularly suited to this programme, but what matters most is your curiosity, drive, and potential to grow with us. Minimum Requirements : Undergraduate or Master's degree (achieved or expected) in any subject area. We're on a continuous journey to build an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, lived experience, abilities and perspectives. We provide reasonable accommodations at every stage of our recruitment process for disabilities, neurodivergence or medical conditions. If you require an accommodation please complete this form and one of our recruitment team members will be in touch via email. Any information provided will be treated as confidential within the recruitment team and used only for the purpose of determining and providing appropriate accommodations for the application and recruitment process. Where Agency assistance is required Bank of Ireland Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to Bank of Ireland by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login / Register to apply button below. Benefits : Work From Home