Introduction

Our Financial Planning, Protection & Investments graduate scheme

Want to help us prove that investments are for all? And help us ensure all families can get through times of illness or financial difficulty?

If you’ve said to the above then this may be the scheme for you!

We’re looking for our latest intake of graduates to join our Financial Planning, Protection & Investments programme (FPP&I). It’s one of the specialist options available for graduates looking to join our graduate programme.

Nationwide has helped over 800,000 customers invest money, and we have ambitions to significantly grow the business by giving all customers access to great value and market-leading investment options, at a time when they are seeing their savings rates plummet. As the UK’s leading building society, we’re proud to help protect the homes and income of families across the UK.

FPP&I is fast-paced and we’re always dealing with change: whether it be in the investment markets, competitor activity, new regulations we have to adhere to, or, of course, responding to the varying demands and needs of our customers. You’ll be able to take ownership of your tasks to clearly demonstrate your personal effectiveness and impact. With the support of a great team around you, you’ll be making a real difference and delivering tangible benefits to our thousands of customers.

Alongside our award winning development programme, successful applicants will be offered a permanent contract, a starting salary of £28,000 a year, plus an annual bonus based on performance.

Your placements will be based in Swindon, don’t worry we help with relocation if you live 40 or more miles away.

So if you’ve thought about working in the financial services, why not apply to be part of Nationwide. Here’s a list of our achievements.

Who we're looking for

It’s essential that great customer outcomes are at the forefront of all our employees’ minds.

We don’t mind what degree you’ve studied, we think your enthusiasm and personality is as important as your academic achievements.

As a minimum requirement you’ll need to be:

• Looking for a challenge and driven to learn and improve
• Positive, tenacious and solution focused
• Confident in building and maintaining strong working relationships
• Committed to providing an excellent service to our customers & employees
• On track to gain a 2.1 degree in any subject that you’ve studied, or have a minimum 2.1 degree already
• 280 UCAS points, excluding General Studies
• High performing, delivery focused and able to manage ambiguity
• Digitally savvy

What you'll be doing

FPP&I consists of 3 main areas:

Product and Proposition

The Customer Management team is responsible for looking after our 800,000 Protection & Investment customers. You’ll play a fundamental role in deepening customer engagement and satisfaction by developing our Ongoing Service proposition and customer communications. Help manage our third parties to ensure customers receive excellent service throughout the lifetime of their products.

The Fund Research & Management Team is responsible for selecting the best fund managers to compile the best possible panel of investment funds for our customers. Working with our expert third parties, you’ll select appropriate multi-asset funds and also construct and monitor optimised portfolios that give our customers a rewarding investment experience with a competitive edge.

The Product & Pricing team is accountable for developing and maintaining Nationwide’s protection and investment propositions. They support the day-to-day planning, development, maintenance and delivery of product and pricing strategies. They have a responsibility to ensure our propositions meet customer needs and can achieve corporate income and sales plans.

The Strategy & Planning team is responsible for preparing, agreeing and delivering strategic objectives for both protection and investments. Working with key stakeholders to create and deliver the 5 Year Plan, they are also responsible for the implementation and management of 3rd party contracts. Interpreting, and presenting robust Management Information reports to monitor product performance is a crucial part of their role.

Digital Advice

The Digital Advice team is a new team who are looking at responding to the challenge we face to bring advice for our Protection, Investment and Savings products to our customers. The team is responsible at looking at emerging robo advice solutions and delivering solutions in a way in which our customers want to interact at a time that suits them.

Transformation and Change Team

The Transformation and Change team is responsible for implementing changes to systems, processes, policy and or all of the above. Working with all of the teams across FPP&I, and also our 3rd parties, you’ll be responsible for confirming the specific requirements and scope of changes, for drawing up and agreeing project plans for the delivery of the changes, and for supporting the business teams through the implementation and delivery process. Having an organised, analytical, and problem solving mind is a key part of the role and you’ll also be in a position to develop your communication style and skills.

To help you meet your potential we’ll:

• Give you a real job from day 1
• Give you exposure you to senior business leaders through mentoring relationships, and their sponsorship of the programme
• Get you involved with real business projects with stretching goals
• Increase your business acumen, including commercial and strategic awareness
• Further develop your core skills, such as communication, presentation and influencing
• Allow you to put the theory into practice, applying everything you learn to real-world business issues