Job Title: Graduate Trading Analyst
Location: Basingstoke – Hybrid – Three Days in Office
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours: Monday-Friday
As part of your application, please submit a covering letter outlining why you are interested in starting a career as a Trading Analyst and what has motivated you to apply for this opportunity.
AA Summary
Think the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again!
As one of the UK's most trusted brands, we provide a wide range of services to millions of customers. From comprehensive Home and Motor Insurance to personalised Financial Services like Loans and Savings, and outstanding B2B, Consumer, Business Services, Driver Training, Car Care, and Service Maintenance and Repair, we've got you covered. Our mission is to keep Britain moving, and we're looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. Ready to join us?
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Kick-start your career in insurance with a role where your analytical skills will help shape commercial decisions and deliver real business impact. As a Trading Analyst within our Broker Trading team, you'll play a key role in supporting the performance of our Motor, Van and Home insurance portfolios.
Working with experienced colleagues across the business, you'll turn data into meaningful insights, monitor trading performance and help identify opportunities to drive growth, improve customer outcomes and support our commercial strategy. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your analytical skills in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while building a rewarding career.
- Supporting the delivery of trading activity to optimise customer acquisition, retention and value across the Broker Insurance portfolio.
- Producing analysis and insight across the sales funnel, including quotes, conversion, sales and key value metrics.
- Undertaking competitor and market analysis to identify trends, opportunities and future trading scenarios.
- Supporting the preparation, validation and maintenance of trading data, ensuring high standards of data quality and governance.
- Providing analytical insight to support business case development and commercial decision-making.
- Delivering accurate analysis and reporting to agreed deadlines, ensuring outputs are clear and actionable.
- Monitoring key Broker trading performance metrics and helping to explain performance trends and drivers.
- Supporting external reporting requirements by producing accurate and timely management information.
- Collaborating with colleagues across trading and commercial teams to provide insight that drives performance improvements.
- Contributing to continuous improvements in reporting, analysis and trading processes through data-led recommendations.
- Degree (2:1 or above) in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Actuarial Science, Data Science, Business Analytics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or another numerate discipline with a strong analytical focus.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills, with evidence of applying data analysis as part of your degree.
- Ability to interpret complex data and communicate insights in a clear and engaging way.
- Commercial mindset with a keen interest in using data to support business performance and customer outcomes.
- Excellent communication skills and confidence working with a range of stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Self-motivated approach with a proactive attitude and strong sense of ownership.
- Collaborative style with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams.
- Knowledge of Databricks, SQL, SAS or Power BI, with an interest in developing technical data skills.
We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
- Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
- Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
- Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
- Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
- Company funded life assurance
- Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
- Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family
Plus, so much more!
We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.
As part of the onboarding process, we complete several pre-employment checks including work reference, credit and criminal record checks.
We may close the vacancy sooner than the advertised date if we get a high volume of applications, please apply now if you are interested.
