Pacific Life Re - Financial Accounting Placement Year - September 2027 Start

Application Deadline: 1 November 2026

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: London

Compensation: £33,000 / year

Description

Pacific Life Re Financial Accounting Placement Year
London, starting September 2027
£33,000 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. 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.

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

For any further questions please contact us at PLRe@acrobat-talent.com

What Are We Looking For?

Supporting our People

About Pacific Life Re