Graduate Trainee Contract Analyst

Job Description

An exciting graduate opportunity has become available, working for an Exeter-based insurance company. This is a great opportunity for someone who has completed a degree and has an excellent academic record, to work as a Trainee Contract Analyst. The rolewill include the reviewand analysis work of client contracts, while assessing any risks or potential concerns within the documentation. Working with clients within the insurance industry, we are after someone who has excellent attention to detail, as wellas a keen eye for proof-reading. The successful applicant will benefit from a long and thorough programme of training, to enable them to become a specialist within this field. Previously, many of the successful people within the business have been graduates,who have maybe not fully known what they wanted to do with their career. This type of analytical work is more qualitative and word-based, rather than numbers-based, so it may not be the right role for someone with a degree such as Accountancy or FinancialAnalysing. The type of degree that might suit better could be something that requires a lot of interpreting of word documents and sources, possibly including subjects such as Law, History, English, Philosophy, Sociology.This company can offer an exciting career pathway, along with the training and support, while also having a strong starting salary, as well as exciting salary increases in a relatively short period of time, as you develop. On top of this, you can also earnan annual bonus of up to 20% of your salary (this year people will earn circa 17%). Working within central Exeter offices, this is a great opportunity to become one of the first people within the office here, as the business looks to grow and expand further.Tasks will include:

• Contributing to risk analysis work by liaising with clients to collate and analyse a broad range of documentation
• Interviewing client personnel to support qualitative analysis of their risk exposures and mitigations
• Analysing large volumes of client documentation (covering both operational details and insurance policy components) to identify areas of concern from a risk-led perspective
• Supporting the development of complex risk analysis reports and feedback/presentations to clients
• Developing and executing solutions together with our clients and working closely with leading legal barristers/QCs

What were looking for:

• A graduate with outstanding academics and a good degree in a rigorous academic subject, either newly graduated or with up to 2 years’ work experience
• A quick learner with the ability to absorb new information and challenge ideas
• Excellent skills in communicating complex issues in a clear structured way
• Enthusiastic engagement with the companysproposition and value add
• Collaborative approach to engaging across the broaderteam
• Some knowledge, interest and experience in the legal/financial services sectors and exposure to corporate risk issues and the commercial insurance industry would be desirable but is not essential
• Ability to own a problem from formulation to conclusion, driving progression and agreement at each stage
• Desire to learn and to continuously develop your expertise

Hours and benefits:

• 08:30 - 17:30 Monday to Friday, based in central Exeter (with an encouraged"go home on time" culture)
• 25 days annual leave
• Share scheme options
• The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing business
• Potential to work 1-2 days from home, longer term
• Statutory pension
• Genuine progression and career pathways structure
• Exciting annual bonuses

To apply, please submit your application or alternatively please contact James at Aspiria Recruit (contact details on the Aspiria Recruit website)