Finance Graduate Program

What we provide:

• Two-year full-time program commencing February 2025
• The program consists of 3x six-month rotations across our Finance functions; Performance Management, Expense Management, Financial Systems and Financial Accounting plus 1x six-month rotation outside your selected discipline – this could be in Data & Analytics or Digital Marketing, its completely up to you!
• Access to industry thought leaders, and support from dedicated sponsors, buddies, and career mentors.
• Ongoing professional learning and development programs.
• Mentorship for finance exams, and study groups taught by seniors.
• 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 and diversity
• 1-week study tour to the Dai-Ichi Life Head Office in Japan.

What you will do:

As a Finance graduate within TAL, you will play a crucial role in supporting and collaborating with the Finance teams to ensure financial stability and optimize outcomes for TAL and our stakeholders.

During your time in the program, you will gain exposure to various areas within finance and work on a range of tasks, including:

• Assisting in the preparation and analysis of financial plans, budgets, and forecasts
• Collecting and analysing data to evaluate financial and operational performance.
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities and supporting expense reduction initiatives.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance with statutory requirements.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams, including actuaries, analysts, and business stakeholders.

Who we are looking for:

• Strong academic record (distinction average or above), ideally within the finance field.
• Desire to work in the life insurance industry.
• 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.

Who Can Apply

• Completion of an undergraduate or post-graduate degree in the last 2 years or by the end of 2024
• The program starts in February 2025 by which time you must be an Australian citizen, a Permanent Resident of Australia or hold 485 Sub-Class Visa, and willing to undergo references and background checks as required.

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.

Benefits include: 

• TAL is committed to providing finance educational support (i.e., CA/CPA/CFA) to enable you to excel in your role. TAL also provides up to 25 exam/study days a year.
• Company-paid income protection insurance, and life and total + permanent disability insurance.
• Discounted private health insurance plans with NIB.
• Wellbeing resources to support your physical, nutritional, mental, and financial health.
• Our offices have fitness facilities with a fully equipped gym, daily onsite classes in Boxing, HIIT, Yoga, Pilates, 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 either volunteering, mentoring, or fundraising causes of your choice.
• Blended ways of working - mix of working from home and in the office.
• Parental Leave - Support following the birth or adoption of a child. Permanent full time and part time employees are entitled to 12 weeks paid parental leave within 12 months of your child’s birth.
• Flexible Work Arrangements - These arrangements include work from home, flexible working hours, part time work and job sharing.
• TAL’s Social Club - with a calendar of events and activities each month, you will be sure to find something that appeals to you, whilst having fun along the way.
• Learning and Development Access to world class learning and development programs.