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Pacific Life Re Financial Accounting Placement Year September 2027 Start

Acrobat Talent


Job Location:

London - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 33000 - 33000
Posted: 1 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Finance

Job Summary

Pacific Life Re Financial Accounting Placement Year
London starting September 2027
33000 plus excellent benefits
Application deadline is 1 November2026 but early applications are advised


This placement year opportunity is intended to take place between the second and last year of your university undergraduate degree.

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 offering
We offer a placement year in our UK Finance Team where you will work alongside colleagues from across our global business. You will gain well-rounded finance experience build a global mindset and develop a cross-functional network that reaches well beyond your immediate team.

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.

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.

Supporting our People

At Pacific Life Re we believe that our people are our biggest strength. Were committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued heard and empowered to thrive. Our culture of Diversity & Inclusion means youll 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.

Key Dates
  • 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

To find out more about what it is like to work here visit our website

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