Business Graduate - Individual Life

What we can provide: 

• Two-year full-time program commencing February 2024
• The program includes 4 rotations, with an initial rotation of 8-months followed by 3 rotations. Three of the rotations will be across business units in Individual Life and 1 rotation you'll have the opportunity to work with a team outside of Individual Life. 
• Your rotations could include time spent in any of the following business areas: Retail Sales & New Business Development, Direct Sales & Marketing, Customer Service & Operations, Commercial Management, Risk, Change & Business Support, Comparison, Individual Life Business Management
• Access to industry thought leaders, and support from dedicated sponsors, buddies, & career mentors.
• Ongoing professional learning & development programs.
• Networking with Senior Business Leaders, including our Chief Executive Officer.
• Career development pathways tailored to your professional goals.
• Work-life balance including flexible working from home arrangements.
• A work culture that respects opinions and fosters inclusion & diversity
• 1-week study tour to the Dai-Ichi Life Head Office in Japan.

What you will do: 

The Individual Life business looks after the end-to-end value chain in relation to life insurance that is distributed via a financial advisor, through one of our alliance partners or directly from us online or over the phone via our contact centres.

For the rotations within Individual Life, you’ll have the opportunity to discover and contribute to any of our business units, including:

• Retail Sales & New Business: this business unit looks after the sale of Life Insurance through a financial adviser, which includes Business Development, New Business Operations & Technical Advice Support. This business unit also looks after our market leading education platform, the TAL Risk Academy.
• Direct Sales & Marketing: a rotation in this business unit, could include working across the Digital and Marketing, Alliances (partnerships) or Business Management teams.
• Customer Service & Operations: this rotation could involve you contributing to how we look after the service and retention of our existing customer as part of the Service & Retention Business Management team.
• Commercial Management: a rotation within this business unit could see you working in our Pricing, Data & Analytics, Performance & Portfolio Management, Product, Business Development or Underwriting teams.
• Risk, Change & Business Support: this business unit looks after Quality Assurance & Risk, Contact Centre Operations, Adviser Services, Training & Development, Incentives and our Program Office.
• Comparison: this would see you working across the teams that comprise the Lifebroker business, including Business Management, Sales, Service & Retention and Advice & Product.
• Individual Life Business Management: this team is responsible for the business management and strategic planning for Individual Life. In this team could include supporting management reporting, involvement in the strategic planning process, delivering internal communications and working with cross functional stakeholders on a range of ad-hoc business strategy projects.

Who we are looking for:

• We are looking for graduates from all disciplines but specifically those who have a passion for developing business acumen, and leadership skills within a leading Australian Life Insurance Business.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Well-rounded background with experience across community and/or extra-curricular activities.
• Curious mindset, a willingness to learn how things work and a passion for making things better.
• Interest in roles that not only embrace analytical skills but are also commercial and customer focused.
• Leadership qualities developed through high school, university, work experience and/or extracurricular activities.
• Initiative and drive, together with the ability to work well both independently and in a team environment.

Our benefits:

• Company-paid income protection insurance, life & total + permanent disability insurance.
• Discounted private health insurance plan with NIB.
• Wellbeing resources to support your physical, nutritional, mental, and financial health.
• Our offices have fitness facilities; a fully equipped gym, daily onsite classes in Boxing, HIIT, Yoga, Pilates, and Zumba.
• End-of-trip facilities including bike racks and showers, or employees are entitled to discounted memberships at nearby gyms.
• Discounts on everyday spending at over 350 popular Australian stores.
• Community Days - paid leave to give back to the community by volunteering, mentoring, or fundraising causes.
• Blended ways of working – a mix of working from home and in the office.

Who can apply:

• The program starts in February 2024 by which time you must be an Australian citizen, a Permanent Resident of Australia or hold a 485 Sub-Class Visa, and willing to undergo references and background checks as required.
• Completion of an undergraduate or post-graduate degree in the last 2 years or by the end of 2023.

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply today. Please attach a cover letter and/or resume and a copy of your academic transcripts.

Important to us:

Every Australian life is different. And we know the value of having different people from all walks of life with varied points of view. 

Work is a big part of life, and we work hard to make it one of the best parts. We offer a workplace that’s inclusive and flexible, supporting our people with options that let them make the most of their careers. We don’t just say it; we do it.  

Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone’s responsibility.