Please note this position is based in London and this will be the contractual location of the successful candidate, other locations cannot be considered.
Business Development Associate, UK Insurance
This is a great job for someone who has relevant industry experience working in a client facing or relationship management supporting role. Experience of insurers investment objectives is beneficial.
A bit about the job:
We’re offering a fantastic opportunity for a well-rounded, proactive individual to join the UK Insurance Client team at Aviva Investors as a Business Development Associate. This client-facing role is ideal for someone eager to deepen their investment knowledge and understanding of the UK insurance market. You’ll support the Client Relationship team in strengthening existing client partnerships and driving new business development. You’ll bring insight into insurers’ investment objectives and a commercial drive to help grow the business long-term. Your responsibilities will include coordinating sales planning, marketing campaigns, event participation, and new business proposals, while also assisting with mandate changes, legal documentation, and client issue resolution. You’ll work closely with an Insurance Business Development or Client Director and collaborate with the wider Insurance Distribution team to deliver best-in-class client relationship management.
Skills and experience we’re looking for:
1. Able to demonstrate effective knowledge of operational processes.
2. Awareness of relevant regulatory requirements.
3. Motivated to deliver first class client service, balancing the needs of the client with those of Aviva Investors
4. Relevant degree or equivalent experience.
5. IMC or willingness to work toward it
What you’ll get for this role:
6. Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in
7. Eligibility for annual performance bonus
8. Family friendly parental and carer’s leave
9. Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days
10. Up to 40% discount for Aviva products
11. Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it
12. Brilliant flexible benefits including electric cars
13. Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme
14. 21 volunteering hours per year
Aviva is for everyone:
We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.
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 every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.