Finance Intern - 1 Year Placement
Who are we?
Pacific Life Re is a global reinsurance group, working with clients in Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. We specialise in providing our clients with innovative products and services for Life, Critical Illness, Income Protection, and Longevity. We have support and backing from our parent company, Pacific Life, which has been around for over 150 years.
Underlying our philosophy is an intelligent approach to taking risks. By being selective about our people and investing in the latest analytical technologies, we believe we are well-placed to make those decisions.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for talented, ambitious, and hard-working university students to join the team of financial accounting experts in our London office for a year-long placement. We pride ourselves on thinking differently, so we want people who are not afraid to challenge the norm.
To succeed in this placement you will need to be numerate and have the ability to analyse and interpret data. You will also need to be a collaborative team player, a strong communicator and possess an ability to build positive working relationships.
The minimum requirements to apply for our programme are a B grade in A-level (or equivalent) Accounting, Economics, Business or Math and a predicted 2:1 in an Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business undergraduate degree.
What are we offering?
Should you succeed in your application, you will experience a dynamic, hands-on work environment whilst building a comprehensive understanding of our finance functions and the services we provide to our clients. As a valued team member, you will strive to deliver exceptional levels of professionalism.
At Pacific Life Re, we believe that our people are our biggest strength. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive. Our culture of Diversity & Inclusion means you’ll be supported to bring your whole self to work, every day.
We also believe that flexible working is key to doing your best work – but equally, we know the power of coming together in person to learn, grow, and connect.
Application Deadline: Sunday 1st November 2026 (but early applications are advised)
Successful candidates will be invited to an assessment day in the London office on Thursday 26th November 2026
Every person in our global team is valued for the unique qualities they bring to our business and we seek to build their expertise and support their individual ambitions at every step. Of course, we take our work seriously and we know our team can operate under great pressure. We work hard and thrive on achievement, but we also know how to have fun and relax too. We regularly host a range of team building days to strengthen our team's connection with each other and reflect on their successes.
Providing employees with a healthy work-life balance is very important to our culture. We have a wide range of employee benefits and we host regular social activities and well being initiatives. We are also committed to supporting our employee's involvement in their communities, by actively fundraising, hosting charity events and overseeing volunteering opportunities.
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We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential.
As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact us about your needs so that we can discuss these with you to make sure that suitable adjustments are made, where possible.
At Pacific Life Re, our vision is to bring an innovative and dynamic approach to the marketplace. Our global team, comprising some of the best minds in the industry, is not afraid to disrupt and challenge industry thinking to provide the best life, critical illness, income protection, hospital cash and savings & retirement products and services possible.
Working in some of the most complex and fast-moving markets has taught us that knowledge and innovation go hand in hand. We pursue personalised, bespoke solutions for every one of our clients and our commitment to cutting-edge technology reflects our ambition to offer the most sophisticated answers to the most challenging reinsurance questions. Today, we are continuing our rapid growth internationally with offices across Europe, Asia, North America, Australia and a new global HQ in Bermuda.
With over 700 employees across the globe, we take pride in our inclusive culture, underpinned by our principles and behaviours, providing an environment where everyone can grow and develop. We are equally proud of the security and freedom we possess from having the backing of our parent company Pacific Life. With a heritage of more than 150 years, Pacific Life provides strength and resilience to our business which enables us to bring our fresh and dynamic approach to the marketplace.
To find out about our latest vacancies, please visit the careers section on our website: www.pacificlifere.com
