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Norfolk and Suffolk are home to one of the largest financial services and insurance clusters in Europe with hundreds of businesses offering a variety of roles.

The great thing is, there are many different career options and various routes into the industry, with many of the larger organisations offering apprenticeships and graduate training schemes.

Take a look at the various links and job roles below to see what could be in store for you. 

  • Norwich has been a base for the financial industries for over 200 years and boasts a highly-skilled workforce recruited from local colleges and universities as well as the very first National Skills Academy in the UK for Financial services.
  • Suffolk also boasts an impressive financial sector with the addition of niche markets around marine insurance linked to the county’s ports, farm and crop insurance as well as thatched property insurance in rural areas.
  • Technology is constantly changing and areas such as artificial intelligence, cyber security and big data management are growing fast in the industry.

Useful Subjects

Maths • English • ICT • Business Studies • Modern languages • Sociology • Psychology

Job Ideas for this Industry

Auditor • Tax Adviser • Accountant • Mortgage Adviser • Personal Banker • Financial Fraud Investigator • Actuary • Underwriter

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Two apprenticeship opportunities available in Finance and Business Administration
Closing Date:
30th January 2024
Salary:
£10,335 - £15,995 PA
Location:
Mildenhall, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
CTS Europe have a couple of excellent apprenticeship opportunities available in Finance and Business Administration at their offices in Mildenhall, Suffolk.
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Did you know? (Small Change Grant)
The Mason Trust's 'Small Change' Grant provides small sums of money to help young people in Norfolk and Suffolk take that next step through education, training, work or along their chosen career path. This limited fund is designed to quickly make a differenc...
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2024 Data Analyst Apprenticeship
Closing Date:
12th January 2024
Location:
Ipswich
Begin your career with WTW where every step is an opportunity. Join a company with global scale and diverse perspective where you can deepen our collective insight, set the bar high and succeed your way.
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Sustainable Careers
Sustainable careers are on the rise, providing individuals with opportunities to make a positive impact on the environment while recognising the importance of preserving our planet for future generations.
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2024 ADVISORY SCHOOL LEAVER APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME
Closing Date:
26th March 2024
Salary:
£22,700 - £24,000
Location:
Ipswich
Our four-year Advisory School Leaver Apprenticeship Programme is your opportunity to combine work experience with achieving your professional qualifications.
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2024 AUDIT SCHOOL LEAVER APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME
Closing Date:
26th March 2024
Salary:
£22,700 - £24,000
Location:
Ipswich or Norwich
Our four-year Audit School Leaver ApprenticeshipProgramme is your opportunity to combine work experience with achieving your professional qualifications.
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