Finance & Financial Analysis Graduate Jobs in Bristol

Supports pension administration by processing pension calculations, maintaining member records, responding to member queries, and working towards a professional pension qualification.Start your career in pensions with real growth opportunitiesWe are looking for Pension Administrators to join our growing team based in Bristol, Cheltenham or Birmingham. This is a great opportunity for graduates or early career professionals who want to build a long term career in a stable and developing field with the opportunity to gain a Pension Administration qualification.You will join us at an exciting time. As part of the fast growing Howden employee benefits business, we are investing heavily in our people, technology and ways of working. That means clear progression routes, strong support, and the chance to develop specialist skills over time.What you will be doingYou will learn how to deliver high quality pension administration while building strong technical knowledge. Your day to day work will include:Preparing and checking pension calculations and member communicationsLearning how to interpret pension scheme rules and apply them in practiceResponding to member queries, including more complex cases as your experience growsKeeping member records accurate and up to dateWorking to agreed deadlines while maintaining high standardsSupporting continuous improvement by suggesting better ways of workingFollowing data security and confidentiality proceduresHelping with team projects and wider tasks when neededYou will also receive support from experienced colleagues and have the opportunity to mentor others as you progress. What we are looking forWe welcome applications from graduates or those with some office based experience who are keen to learn and develop.GCSE grade 5 or C in Maths and EnglishA degree or equivalent is welcome but not essentialInterest in pensions, finance, or working with dataStrong attention to detail and ability to work with numbersGood communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to work well in a team and build positive relationshipsBasic knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and WordA willingness to study towards a professional qualification, with full support providedIf you already have some experience in pensions or are working towards industry qualifications, that would be a bonus but not required. What's in it for you:Competitive discretionary annual bonusGenerous pension scheme  Core benefits for you including private medical cover, life assurance, group income protection, and up to 30 days holiday per year with holiday tradingA comprehensive range of voluntary benefits to suit you (and your family) including an electric car leasing scheme, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, health assessments, critical illness cover, Sports Allowance – we pay up to 50% of your gym/sports membership (up to £50 pm), travel insurance, paid volunteering, and a broad range of retailer discounts  

Posted 9 days ago

Entry-level Professional Indemnity Claims Handler role at Tokio Marine HCC, managing insurance claims, liaising with brokers and clients, and developing expertise in insurance law and claims handling.Why Tokio Marine HCC?Standing still is not an option in the current world of Insurance. TMHCC are one of the world’s leading Specialty Insurers. With deep expertise in our chosen lines of business, our unparalleled track record and a solid balance sheet, TMHCC evaluates and manages risk like no one else in the industry. Looking beyond profit, empowering our people and delivering on our commitments are at the core of our customer values, and so is a desire to grow and provide creative and innovative solutions to our clients.Job Purpose:To make up a 3-person Professional Indemnity claims team based in Bristol (alongside an underwriting team) which in itself is part of a larger team based in London and South Wales. There will be regular visits to and inclusion in London-based activities.The successful candidate will develop their experience and understanding of legal process; insurance law; negotiating skills; and of the wide variety of trades we insure. They will also benefit from working alongside the larger Casualty Claims team based in London & South Wales which involves regular inter-office collaboration; and where their effort and achievement is recognised by a company in which opportunities for career progression are regularly available.Key Responsibilities:Receiving notifications;Processing information onto the claims system;Identifying relevant facts, documents and formulating appropriate requests for information;Drafting appropriate case summaries; strategies and Large Loss Reports;Setting case reserves in line with our philosophy;Corresponding and conversing with brokers, insureds and third parties;Dealing with queries and complaints; Attending meetings and mediations with third parties;Attending bi-weekly team meetings with senior underwriters to discuss key important cases;Apprising and meeting with reinsurers where necessary.Skills and Experience Specification:Essential:0-3 Years’ experience dealing with London market insurance preferably in a claims capacityAt least 3 (A*to C) relevant A-level qualifications8+ GCSE Grades 5 and above (or equivalent) to include Maths and EnglishWorking towards Dip CIIHigh level Excel skills including ability to prepare reports using formula and pivot tables.Desirable:Relevant university degreeExperience using ECF and of the Lineage systemWhat We Offer The Tokio Marine HCC Group of Companies offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. We are a successful, dynamic organization experiencing rapid growth and are seeking energetic and confident individuals to join our team of professionals.

Posted 14 days ago

Develop compliance expertise by supporting regulatory reporting, financial crime prevention, and governance activities within a financial planning business.CareerAre you an ambitious graduate or early-career professional looking to build a long-term career in Financial Services?We're seeking a bright, driven and commercially minded individual to join our Compliance team on a 12 month fixed term contract within a growing Financial Planning business. This role is ideal for someone with around 12 months' experience in a professional environment who enjoys working with data, solving problems, and learning how regulated businesses operate.You don't need prior Compliance experience. What matters most is intellectual curiosity, strong attention to detail, and a genuine interest in understanding the regulations that underpin the Financial Services industry.This role will provide broad exposure across Compliance, Assurance and Financial Crime, giving you the opportunity to develop valuable technical knowledge and build relationships with senior leaders from the outset. You'll receive hands-on coaching, real responsibility, and the chance to develop into a Compliance specialist as your career progresses.About the RoleYou'll support a range of regulatory, governance, assurance and financial crime activities across the business.Working closely with the Head of Compliance, Assurance Director and Financial Crime Manager, you'll gain exposure to both strategic and operational aspects of a modern Compliance function. From producing management information and board reporting to supporting regulatory submissions and financial crime investigations, you'll play an important role in helping the business meet its regulatory obligations.This position offers an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys analysing data, learning new concepts quickly, and taking ownership of meaningful work from an early stage in their career.Key ResponsibilitiesCompliance Reporting & Management InformationOwn and maintain the Consumer Duty Dashboard on behalf of the Assurance Director.Develop into the team's subject matter expert for Management Information (MI).Produce compliance and assurance reports for senior management and Board-level reporting.Analyse data and identify trends, risks and insights to support decision-making.Regulatory & Compliance SupportSupport the preparation and submission of regulatory filings and returns.Assist with compliance monitoring activities and ongoing regulatory projects.Develop a strong understanding of FCA requirements and wider industry best practice.Support investigations into compliance incidents and assist with remedial action plans.Financial Crime & Due DiligenceSupport the Financial Crime Manager with client onboarding and Know Your Client (KYC) activities.Assist with enhanced due diligence, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) reviews, transaction monitoring and screening activities.Conduct compliance and financial crime due diligence on third-party suppliers and business partners.Administration & ProjectsProvide administrative support to the Head of Compliance and wider team.Support business users with system, database and information enquiries.Contribute to projects focused on embedding and enhancing Consumer Duty across the organisation.Undertake ad hoc tasks and projects to support the wider Compliance function.Skills & ExperienceAt least 12 months' experience in a professional environment, ideally within Financial Services, Accountancy, Consultancy or another regulated industry.Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills, including experience using functions such as Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Comfortable working with data and producing reports.Proactive approach with a willingness to take ownership and deliver high-quality work.Strong desire to learn and develop within Compliance and Financial Services.Please note that this role is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract. Given the breadth of exposure across Compliance, Assurance and Financial Crime, it is particularly well suited to candidates seeking to build experience in a regulated Financial Services environment and establish a foundation for a future career in Compliance, Risk or Financial Crime.BenefitsCompetitive Pension Scheme - we contribute 6%, you 3%26 days holiday plus bank holidaysPrivate Medical InsuranceLife Assurance (4x)Group Income ProtectionWork From Anywhere policy

Posted 23 days ago