EMB

Graduate Recruitment "We think EMB is a great place to be. It is the world’s leading actuarial and business consultancy firm specialising in non-life insurance with a strong ethos of innovation and growth. Working for EMB gives you space to grow, friends for life and a challenging role to make every day interesting." Welcome to the EMB Graduate Recruitment Website. We are very proud of our successful graduate scheme. Each year we recruit some fantastic graduates who build their career with EMB very quickly. With a higher than average examination pass rate and low turnover, our numbers speak for themselves. Summer Placements at EMB Each year we run a summer placement scheme for talented undergraduates considering a career in the actuarial profession. Many of them enjoy the experience so much, we often see them the year after as well." Running for approximately eight weeks through July and August, the placement scheme aims to give those about to start their final year at university a taste of what being an EMB Consultant is like. Many of the summer placement students like what they see and we have had a number of them commence on the graduate scheme the following year.

We are looking for the brightest and the best people to provide support for both our clients and software products. We continue to build on the strengths of our consultancy skills, and need to recruit the right candidates to become involved in many new and exciting developments.  If you have the following attributes, we want to hear from you! A minimum of 340 UCAS points (over 3 subjects) A-Level Mathematics (or equivalent) at Grade A a good degree (2:1 or higher) or post-graduate degree good written and oral communications skills strong analytic and problem solving abilities an aptitude to work effectively both within a team and independently the talent to work with initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility the capacity to work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise workload strong computing skills a sense of humour! At EMB we certainly don’t prescribe specific backgrounds to recruit from. We take on new people straight from university, those who have pursued post-graduate study and those who are changing career. In the last few years our graduate intakes have included PhD students, a qualified teacher, actuarial students from the pensions industry and an architectural graduate! Degrees we have recruited from have so far included Maths, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Statistics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science, History and German. What advantages are there of working at EMB? Study Support: EMB will support your career through any of these paths and you are welcome to discuss what the options mean for you at interview. When you join EMB as a new graduate you have three options for possible further professional qualification: To study the actuarial exams To study the CII Advanced Diploma in Insurance (for more information please click here) To not do any further exams, concentrating on our on-the-job training A highly competitive package: EMB offers all graduates a competitive starting salary; inclusion in a generous bonus scheme; comprehensive training and study support; study leave; a good pension scheme; free private health cover; free travel insurance; and, free life assurance.  Travel: If you like the idea of seeing a little bit more of the world as part of your job, then EMB is the place to do it. With numerous international clients as well as several overseas offices, there are plenty of opportunities to go abroad should this interest you. Business trips range from a couple of days giving training or attending a conference to weeks of in-depth consultancy experience. Sports & Social:  EMB is a friendly working environment with plenty of social events to get involved in. There are two official company-wide parties held in December and July, as well as the less formal department and team social events. The large number of student actuaries ensures that there are always lots of unofficial gatherings and outings that range from going to the pub on Friday nights and midweek curries to gigs, theatre trips or poker nights. On the sporting side of things there is plenty to do as well, from 5-a-side football to squash, golf, badminton or even a triathlon or two! Are you ready to apply? Click here to find out how to submit your application to EMB Summer Placements at EMB What do we look for in a summer placement student? applicants to be in their penultimate year of study (including both undergraduate and postgraduate courses) 340 UCAS points (over 3 subjects) a predicted 2:1 or above in an academic subject A-Level Mathematics (at grade A) an interest in the actuarial profession good written and oral communications skills strong analytic and problem solving abilities an aptitude to work effectively both within a team and independently the talent to work with initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility the capacity to work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise workload strong computing skills   What is it like working for EMB as a summer student? Name: Francesco Daboni Degree: BSc Mathematics (Hons) from University of Bath Work History: Joined EMB in September 2007 I first worked at EMB as a summer student in 2006. During my second year at university I decided the best way to gain valuable actuarial work experience was to apply for a summer placement scheme. A year later, after completing my degree, I joined EMB permanently and I am now working as part of a consultancy team. My placement at EMB lasted 9 weeks; the first few weeks involved becoming familiar with the company’s software products and the other systems that support them. For the remainder of my placement my work within the company was very varied as I was given the opportunity to participate in several different projects. I thoroughly enjoyed my summer placement, as it gave me an insight into the actuarial profession, working closely with other trainees allowed me to see how they are able to balance both working and studying, and I was given advice on how to achieve this when I begin working full time. What I enjoyed most about my placement at EMB was the opportunity to work with senior staff and the variety of work offered. EMB work mainly in general insurance, and are always developing new methods and innovative ideas for the market. Therefore there is plenty of scope within the company for creativity, and showing initiative is positively encouraged. EMB also have a range of software products, and there are opportunities to take part in their development. EMB have offices and clients worldwide which means there is also scope for travelling. EMB has a great graduate scheme, and so it was easy to meet people and make friends. As a new graduate you receive a lot of training when you first join, so you can participate in real projects very quickly and the company encourages client contact as soon as possible. Overall, EMB is a friendly place to work. There are plenty of social events and post-work drinks so you soon get to know people, and you quickly feel like part of a team.