Finance and Accounting Graduate Program 2027

• A bespoke, 2-year graduate program starting in February 2027
• Enjoy benefits such as discounted insurance, health and well-being programs, and a range of employee benefits to support your lifestyle  
• Access the tools and resources to acquire new skills, grow your capabilities, and take on new roles within a progressive, digitally enabled company 
• Join a company that fosters a culture of respect, resourcefulness, and inclusivity, allowing you to grow both personally and professionally. 

Why Join Us?

Welcome to TAL. As a leading life insurer, we’ve been protecting Australians for over 150 years. Backed by Daiichi Life, we're driven by big ambitions and empower to create better products and services. 

Together with our Partners, we’re helping millions of Australians live a life filled with choices, options, and freedoms. See the direct impact you make delivering support and financial security with care and expertise. Grow beyond expectations with diverse roles, global connections, and exclusive learning opportunities. 

Work with passionate, bright and capable colleagues. Feel inspired by supportive leaders. Collaborate with heart, where flexibility, wellbeing and inclusivity is valued. Together, we're reimagining insurance. 

Finance at TAL spans performance analysis, expense management, capital management, accounting and compliance, and financial systems — connecting the numbers to the decisions that shape Australia's largest life insurer.

Throughout the two-year program, you will have rotations across our Finance Teams, in addition to one area outside your discipline. You will gain experience in our Management Reporting teams and broader experience across Finance and TAL. Rotations are designed to build breadth across the finance value chain, with a mix of core foundations and areas tailored to your development.

As a Finance and Accounting Graduate at TAL, we are committed to nurturing your leadership potential. We are looking for aspiring leaders who are eager to leverage their passion and skills to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Australians by contributing to the achievement of TAL's strategic priorities. 

You will have access to industry thought leaders, receiving guidance and support from dedicated sponsors, buddies, and career mentors who will assist you in your personal and professional growth. Ongoing professional development support and study days will be provided to enhance your knowledge and skills. 

Throughout the Graduate Program, you will be accountable for (but not limited to) the following: 

• Taking Initiative: Demonstrate proactive behaviour by taking ownership of tasks, seeking opportunities to contribute, and identifying areas for improvement. 
• Problem Solving: Utilise logical and analytical thinking to identify and resolve complex technology-related problems 
• Communication: Effectively communicate ideas, updates, and challenges both verbally and in written form. 
• Teamwork: Contribute actively as a member of a team, valuing diverse perspectives, fostering a collaborative work environment, and supporting fellow team members. 
• Innovation and Creativity: Generate innovative ideas and propose creative solutions to enhance processes, systems, and technologies within the organisation. 
• Project Management: Manage projects in conjunction with your rotation manager and/or business sponsor, including liaising with stakeholders from across the business. 
• Research and Analysis: Conduct research to assist in projects and other initiatives, taking an active interest in market and industry trends to challenge thinking and foster innovation. 
• Customer Focus: Identify opportunities to solve customer or business issues, keeping their needs in mind. 
• Technical Reports: Prepare and present basic technical reports, analyses, and documents. 

• A strong academic track record (distinction average or above) in Finance, Actuarial, Financial Management, Mathematics, Accounting, Banking and Finance and/or Economics  
• A strong desire to work in the life insurance industry 
• A curious mind, a willingness to learn how things work and a passion for making things better 
• An interest in roles that not only embrace analytical skills but are also commercial and customer focused

Who can apply: 

To apply, you must be an Australian/New Zealand Citizen or have Permanent Residency and have completed an undergraduate degree or postgraduate degree in the last two years or complete prior to the program start date. Please note, this is a Sydney-based role.

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply today. Please attach a CV and/or cover letter and a copy of your academic transcripts.

We welcome applications from people with diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, caregivers, individuals with disability/ies, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and the LGBTQ+ community.

Our benefits: 

• Company-paid income protection insurance, and life and total + permanent disability insurance. 
• Wellbeing resources to support your physical, mental, and financial health. 
• Our offices have fitness facilities; a fully equipped gym, daily onsite classes in Boxing, HIIT, Yoga, Pilates, and Zumba. 
• End-of-trip facilities including bike racks and showers.
• Discounts on everyday spending at over 350 popular Australian stores. 
• Community Days - paid leave to give back to the community by volunteering, mentoring, or fundraising causes. 
• Blended ways of working – a mix of working from home and in the office.

Important to us:

Every Australian life is different. And we know the value of having different people from all walks of life with varied points of view.  

Work is a big part of life, and we work hard to make it one of the best parts. We offer a workplace that’s inclusive and flexible, supporting our people with options that let them make the most of their careers. We don’t just say it; we do it.   

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Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone’s responsibility.

If you are already a TAL employee please apply via the SmartRecruiters button in Workday and navigate to the Employee Portal. This is important to ensure that your application is recorded accurately.