Conor Gaughan
Offaly
Summary
Actuarial Mathematics student at Dublin City University, pursuing a career as an actuary and on track to achieve exemptions from all six core professional exams. Skilled in data analysis, problem-solving, and clear communication, with practical industry exposure through an 8-month internship. Eager to apply strong technical and analytical abilities to actuarial and financial challenges.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Math Tutor
Self Employed
09.2022 - Current
- Delivered tailored one-to-one and small group tuition for Higher and Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate Mathematics, adapting lessons to individual student needs and abilities.
- Monitored progress through regular problem-solving sessions and past paper practice, helping students build confidence and exam technique
Actuarial Intern
Irish Life Health
Dublin
01.2025 - 08.2025
- I completed an 8-month internship on the pricing team for ILH.
- Managed the Irish Life Health Pricing mailbox, reviewing and assessing discount requests from the Sales team for corporate clients to ensure alignment with pricing strategy and profitability.
- Collaborated with my manager to support the completion of an external audit by the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI), ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assisted in the successful production and implementation of four rate changes throughout the year, gaining exposure to pricing processes and cross-functional coordination
Education
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Mathematics
Dublin City University
Dublin Ireland05-2026
Banagher College Colaiste Na Sionna
Offaly, Ireland05-2022
Skills
- Numeracy
- Excel, Word, and PowerPoint MOS
- R, Python and SQL platforms
- Problem solving
- Data visualization
- Statistical Analysis
Affiliations
- Active member of local GAA club, playing hurling and football at competitive level.
- Events officer for DCU Darts Society, gaining experience in organization, teamwork, and event management
Accomplishments
- Achieved 578 points in the Leaving Cert, with H1s in maths, physics, and accounting
- Elected class representative for Actuarial Mathematics, representing student interests and liaising between classmates and faculty on academic and organizational matters
- Peer mentor for first-year actuarial mathematics students
- Raised over €10,000 for Aware Ireland with DCU Enterprise Society in 2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Actuarial Intern
Irish Life Health
01.2025 - 08.2025
Math Tutor
Self Employed
09.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Mathematics
Dublin City University
Banagher College Colaiste Na Sionna