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Zurich Financial Services careers and training scheme

Our core business is insurance - General and Life. Our global network focuses on our key markets in North America and Europe.

Degree required

  • Minimum 2:1 degree (or equivalent)

Application procedure

  1. Online application form andSituational Judgement Test
  2. online verbal and numerical reasoning test
  3. motivational and competency-based telephone interview
  4. final assessment centre

For further details visit our website

Annual vacancies

50

Online application

Location

 

Sectors

  • Accounting
  • Banking
  • Insurance
  • Marketing

Benefits

  • An annual performance-related bonus
  • 22 days annual leave (rising to 25 days after 3 years)
  • A full study support package and mentor
  • Competitive pension scheme and reward shares
  • Relocation assistance
  • Regular sports and social events
  • Opportunities to complete community and charity work
  • A wide range of retail and insurance discounts
  • Flexible Benefits – Private medical cover, dental cover, season ticket loans, buy or sell holiday entitlement (up to 30 days a year)

Job dates:

Application closes:

We recruit on a “first come, first served” basis, which means we don’t have a specific application deadline, insteadapplications close as soon as our roles are filled.

Job starts:

Ongoing

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The Company

Think we only insure cars and homes?
Think you’ll just blend into the background?
Think all graduate programmes are the same?
Think again.

Zurich Graduate Development Programme –
Actuarial, Change Management, Finance & Accounting or General Management

You deserve a graduate programme that recognises your strengths and provides opportunities and development tailored to you. That’s why we’ve made sure our Graduate Development Programme can offer you a huge range of exciting and challenging roles, comprehensive training and genuine responsibility to ensure you have the opportunity to stand out in your chosen field.

No other financial services organisation offers such a comprehensive, friendly and supportive graduate programme. As well as gaining valuable experience throughout the business, you’ll also have a personal mentor and a fantastic group of likeminded graduates to network and socialise with.

The work is diverse and exciting too. As well as the home and car insurance, we also insure Premiership football clubs, hit TV shows, famous London landmarks such as Wembley Stadium and some of the UK’s favourite high street brands.

We’re looking for highly motivated graduates who have the desire and the potential to be the future leaders of our business. In order to thrive on our programme you will need to be a strategic and innovative thinker and be willing to be held accountable for your decisions and actions. In addition you will also need strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships across all functions and levels of our business.

Entry requirements:

  • Minimum 2:1 degree (or equivalent)
  • 280 UCAS points (or equivalent)

To find out more about the Graduate Development Programme and to apply online, please click here.


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Training & Profiles

Forget any preconceptions you have about us, the insurance industry and graduate programmes in general – a graduate role with Zurich gives you a real job with real responsibility from day one. Alongside this, you’ll receive all the training, support and opportunities you need to put you well on your way to a successful career with us.

Our Graduate Development Programme is designed around technical, personal and professional development. You will receive both technical training on the job and also as part of your studies towards relevant professional qualifications. In additionalyou will also take part in an initial graduate induction and in centrally organised graduate development events.


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Information & FAQ

What are the entry requirements?
Minimum 2:1 degree (or equivalent) and at least 280 UCAS points (or equivalent) Some opportunities have specific degree requirements, see specific business functions on our website for further details.
What is the salary?
The graduate salary is £24,720 (£27,745 for actuarial graduates)
Will I have the opportunity to travel abroad?
We’re specifically recruiting for positions in the UK, however some roles may offer the opportunity to work on European projects, which may require some travel.
Do you offer internships/placement opportunities?
We don’t currently have a formal placement or internship scheme in place these are currently available on an ad-hoc basis, subject to business needs. Any opportunities that arise are advertised on the graduate website.
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