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Overview

We're looking for a new team member – an exciting opportunity has opened for a Financial Advisor to join our Life team in our Galway office on either a permanent or 12 Month FTC basis (both options available). You will be responsible for achieving challenging performance targets, developing customer relationships with new and existing customers, and ensuring the best possible customer outcomes.

The successful candidate will be an integral member of the team, providing support for colleagues and advice to clients, taking responsibility for all aspects of a client relationship, and working to fully understand their financial situation and requirements. This role may require the supervision of individuals who are arranging a financial service and giving advice. When required, this role also requires adjudication on complaints.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice for Protection products and solutions and advise on Aviva products to meet the financial needs of customers and staff (using Aviva financial advice process with adherence to Aviva compliance standards).
• Proactively manage existing customer base and establish and develop client relationships ensuring they receive the benefit of the Aviva advice process.
• Responsible for achievement of challenging performance targets and developing client relationships with new and existing customers.
• Ensure that all advice given is compliant and in line with company policies, regulatory, professional and legal requirements.
• Adhere to appropriate risk management procedures to control, monitor and report on business activities.

Skills and Experience

• Sales ability and strong customer focus, with proven experience in Life Assurance is desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Flexibility in approach to work and desire to learn new skills.
• Highly motivated with a positive attitude and innovative mindset.
• Capable of prioritising work and working on own initiative without supervision.

What you will get

• Competitive market-leading salary depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Generous pension (employee contribution matching of up to 14% if you contribute 8%).
• Annual performance-related bonus and pay review.
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, with option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days.
• Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme and Approved Profit Share Scheme.
• Cycle to Work benefit scheme.
• TaxSaver Travel Scheme.
• Family-friendly leave (paternity and maternity) and carer's leave.
• Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products plus discounts for Friends and Family.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Professional qualification support and transparent career progression plans.

Fitness and Probity

This is a Regulated Role and will be subject to enhanced pre-employment screening procedures. There will be an ongoing requirement for the role holder to maintain fit and proper status.

Aviva is for Everyone

Our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives shape an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or other caring responsibilities. Our approach helps ensure Aviva is a place which values difference and provides equal opportunities for all.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices each week – balancing flexibility with time together with colleagues. Applications are preferred online; if you require an alternative method of applying, please contact

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Insurance

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