Mathematician

Are you interested in data, the application of mathematics, and meaningful work at the heart of occupational pension insurance? Would you like to grow your expertise as part of an experienced team? We are looking for a mathematician for a permanent position in Ilmarinen's Actuarial and Analytics Services. The position is suitable for someone at the beginning of their career or someone who has already gained some experience. In your role, you will participate in the calculation, reporting, and analysis of occupational pension insurance premiums and liability debts, as well as the development of calculation processes. In your role, you will, for example: - act as an expert in the maintenance and development of information systems and calculation applications - perform calculations, analyses, and forecasts - utilize, refine, and analyze data - work in cooperation with business experts Your work combines mathematics, data analytics, programming skills, and expertise in occupational pension insurance. Your job tasks will be specified according to your skills, interests, and previous work experience. What kind of team will you work in? The mathematician's position is located in the Actuarial Services team, which operates as part of the Actuarial and Analytics Services. We are united by an interest in data, mathematics, and continuous development. You will be supported by experienced and approachable experts who will help you grow in your role. You will be able to share your own expertise with your colleagues and learn from them in return. Your colleagues will welcome you warmly just as you are. What do we expect from you? - a university degree suitable for the position (mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, computer science, or other similar) - solution-orientedness, problem-solving skills, an analytical way of thinking, accuracy, and a desire to learn and develop - a self-directed approach to work as well as good interaction and teamwork skills - programming skills (e.g., Python, R, or other languages); experience with database query languages (e.g., SQL) is considered an asset - fluent proficiency in Finnish and English - a desire to understand the underlying phenomena and develop even better operating methods - partial completions of the SHV degree are considered an asset Previous experience from the occupational pension or other insurance sector is beneficial but not necessary. The most important thing is the desire to learn and develop as an expert. What does this role offer you? - interesting and diverse expert tasks in occupational pension insurance - the opportunity to deepen your expertise and develop as an actuarial expert - you will get to work with both maintenance and interesting development and automation tasks - the support of a competent and encouraging team Join our pleasant and relaxed group – a workplace where people enjoy themselves. You will get an interesting task as well as a good induction and support for learning new things. Attitude and a desire to develop ensure your success. Our working culture is based on responsibility and freedom. We take care of a good work-life balance. Our working hours are flexible, and presence and remote days bring diversity to workdays. Our office is located in Ruoholahti, Helsinki, so you can get to us easily, whether by public transport or by cycling. We offer comprehensive employment benefits and, among other things, opportunities for various types of development, a tasty lunch benefit, and great exercise and gym facilities. We are on a diversity journey. You are welcome to join us just as you are. Apply to be our colleague If you are excited about the position and want to get to know us, we would love to hear more about you. Apply for the position by 23.8.2026. Please call if you would like to ask more. Actuarial Director Ritva Tarkiainen tel. 040 577 3088 has reserved time for discussion on Thursday 6.8.2026 from 11-12 and team leader Päivi Tuomisto tel. 050 520 0919 on Thursday 13.8.2026 from 11-12. For the selected person, reliability checks (credit information, drug testing, and in certain roles security clearance) will be carried out in accordance with Ilmarinen's practice.