Apprentice Financial Advisor

Location: Galway City

About the Company

City Life Galway was established in 2011 to provide specialised financial planning and related brokerage services to individuals and businesses. We are not tied agents of any pension, investment or insurance providers but hold appointments with all the leading providers in Ireland and so, where appropriate, can recommend and arrange the most suitable products for our clients.

About the Apprentice Programme

We are looking for an ambitious and talented individual who shows the potential to develop into a high-performing business professional.

This opportunity is a three-year fixed-term contract apprentice scheme that provides exposure to all aspects of our business, allowing you to develop your technical expertise as well as professional skills.

While on the programme, in addition to gaining on-the-job insurance experience, you will complete the insurance industry professional qualifications APA and QFA, as well as a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Insurance Practice (Apprenticeship), which is Level 8 on the NFQ and awarded by ATU Sligo.

When you join CityLife Galway, you will receive a tailored induction and will be assigned a business supervisor and mentor to provide support throughout the scheme.

We will work with you to enable you to reach your development goals and aspirations for your career at CityLife Galway. In return, we expect you to bring the commitment and drive to add significant value to the company.

About the Job Role

As an apprentice you will gain in-depth knowledge of the Life, Pension and Investment market in order to arrange suitable policies and cover for clients. You will learn how to be an effective intermediary between clients and insurance companies.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of life assurance, pension products, and financial services regulations.
• Maintain accurate client records and ensure documentation complies with regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain client relationships, responding to enquiries and supporting clients under the guidance of senior advisers.
• Assist with client communications via phone, email, and correspondence, delivering professional customer service.
• Support advisers with administrative tasks, including paperwork, record management, and general office administration.
• Interpret policy documentation and explain products clearly to clients.
• Ensure compliance with data protection, confidentiality, and financial services regulations.
• Monitor developments in the life assurance and pensions market to maintain up-to-date product knowledge.
• Develop strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills through apprenticeship training.

Benefits of Working in CityLife Galway

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance

Minimum Entry Level Requirements

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Mature students: if over 23 years, there are no minimum educational requirements (documented interview required).
• FETAC Level 5 qualification holders.
• Between 18 and under 23 years: Leaving Certificate, minimum of 160 points, including two honours in higher-level papers and passes in Maths and English/Irish with specific requirements on grades and levels.

Before Applying, Ask Yourself

• Do I meet the minimum entry level requirements?
• Can I commit to a three-year contract of apprenticeship?
• Do I have the self-motivation and time management skills to study at BA (Hons) level and work at the same time?
• Can I be diligent and committed to all aspects of work, training, and education?
• Can I contribute €600 annually for three years (reduced student registration charge)?

Application Process and Timeframes

• Submit your CV to: edel@citylifegalway.ie
• The college element of the programme begins in September.

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Europlan Insurances (Dublin) Ltd

Location: Dublin 14

About the Company

At Europlan Insurances, we have been helping our customers look after their insurance needs for over 34 years. Our office is conveniently located in close proximity to the Dundrum Luas station and the M50.

About the Apprentice Programme

We are looking for an ambitious and talented individual who shows the potential to develop into a high-performing business professional. This opportunity is a three-year fixed-term apprenticeship scheme that provides exposure to all aspects of our business, allowing you to develop your technical expertise as well as professional skills.

While on the programme, in addition to gaining on-the-job insurance experience, you will complete the insurance industry professional qualifications APA and CIP, as well as a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Insurance Practice (Apprenticeship), which is Level 8 on the NFQ and awarded by ATU Sligo.

When you join Europlan Insurances, you will receive a tailored induction and will be assigned a business supervisor and mentor to provide support throughout the scheme.

We will work with you to enable you to reach your development goals and aspirations for your career at Europlan Insurances. In return, we expect you to bring the commitment and drive to add significant value to the company.

Broker Role

As an apprentice you will gain in-depth knowledge of risks and the insurance market in order to arrange suitable policies and cover for your clients. You will learn how to be an effective intermediary between our clients and insurance companies.

Responsibilities of Insurance Brokers:

• Gather information from clients, assessing their insurance needs and risk profile.
• Research insurance company policies and negotiate with underwriters to find the most suitable insurance at the best price.
• Ensure clients understand the terms and extent of the cover provided in line with industry regulations.
• Anticipate clients' insurance needs, such as policy renewals or amendments.
• Advise clients on whether and when they need to make a claim on their policies.
• Arrange specialised types of insurance cover in complex cases, including preparing reports for underwriters and surveyors and negotiating with insurers.
• Advise clients on risk management and help devise ways to mitigate risks, such as implementing security measures to reduce the likelihood of break-ins.
• Build and maintain ongoing relationships with clients.
• Keep detailed records and complete administrative tasks such as paperwork and correspondence.
• Develop relationships with underwriters, surveyors, structural engineers and other professionals.
• Keep up to date with changes in the insurance market and your clients' industries.

About You

You must be:

• Focused, diligent and committed to working while studying for a Level 8 education programme.
• Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.
• Willing to work as part of a team.
• Committed to delivering excellent customer service.
• Able to take ownership and accountability for your actions and responsibilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong time management skills.
• Able to effectively manage your workload.
• Strong in relationship-building.
• Capable of making real-time decisions based on changing information.
• Possessing good negotiation skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.

Benefits of Working at Europlan Insurances

• Competitive salary.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Discounted insurance products.
• Education and development support.

Minimum Entry Level Requirements

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Mature students (over 23 years) have no minimum educational requirements, subject to a documented interview.
• FETAC Level 5 qualification holders.
• Applicants aged between 18 and 22 years must have a Leaving Certificate with a minimum of 160 points, including two honours at higher level and passes in Maths and English/Irish, subject to specific grade requirements.

Questions to Consider Before Applying

• Do I meet the minimum entry level requirements?
• Can I commit to a three-year apprenticeship contract?
• Do I have the self-motivation and time management skills to study at BA (Hons) level while working?
• Can I be diligent and committed to all aspects of work, training and education?
• Do I have the ability to communicate effectively both with customers and as part of a team?
• Can I take ownership and accountability for my own actions and responsibilities?
• Can I contribute €600 annually for three years towards the reduced student registration charge?

Application Process and Timeframes

• Application submission with CV to: david@europlaninsurances.ie
• Application deadline: 15 August 2026
• Planned start date: September 2026

About the Company

Expert Advice (trading as PSRA) provides independent, impartial financial advice to public sector employees across Ireland and their partners, friends and families. We are completely independently owned, with no allegiance to any bank, insurance company, employer or union – which means the advice our clients receive is genuinely unbiased and built around their needs.

We specialise in retirement planning, investments, savings and protection, and have built our reputation on long-term, trusted client relationships and strong results. Our advisors combine genuine product knowledge with a confident, consultative sales approach – and that combination is exactly what we want our apprentices to learn and build their careers on.

About the Apprentice Programme

This is a genuine route into a career as a Qualified Financial Advisor – not an administration or call-centre role. We are looking for two ambitious individuals to join us as Apprentice Financial Advisors on a three-year, fixed-term, earn-and-learn apprenticeship contract.

While working with us, you will complete the QFA professional qualification and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Insurance Practice (Apprenticeship), a Level 8 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications. The educational element of the programme is government-funded through SOLAS and the Higher Education Authority. Professional training takes place in Maynooth and Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, with the college element of the programme commencing in September.

Unlike many apprenticeship schemes, your development doesn’t stop at QFA. Once you have completed the programme and gained sufficient client-facing experience, Expert Advice will fund and support you to pursue the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation – the internationally recognised gold standard in financial planning.

You will be assigned a dedicated mentor and supervisor for the duration of the programme, and will work closely alongside some of our most experienced Senior Financial Advisors – people with decades of experience in the industry – attending real client meetings and learning our advice process first-hand. Year one is primarily in-person, working and training alongside the team; as you progress, the role will move to a hybrid mix of office, client meetings on the road, and remote working.

This is a genuinely well-rounded apprenticeship. You won’t be siloed into one narrow function such as administration, lead generation or protection – you will train across the full range, including pensions, protection, savings, investments, and overall financial planning, so that you graduate as a rounded Financial Advisor able to build complete financial plans for your clients. While we are public sector specialists, our clients’ partners and families often need advice too, so you will also learn how to advise private sector clients – broadening your skillset and your future client base.

About the Role

As an Apprentice Financial Advisor, you will be learning how to deliver expert financial advice to public sector clients on some of the biggest financial decisions of their lives – pensions, retirement planning, investments and protection. This is a target-driven, performance-focused role: we want ambitious, competitive people who want to build a serious career and be properly rewarded for results.

What this role involves:

• Shadowing and supporting experienced Senior Financial Advisors at client meetings.
• Learning our advice process across the full range of financial planning: pensions, protection, savings, investments and overall financial plans – not siloed into a single area.
• Building the technical knowledge to research and help prepare client recommendations.
• Learning to advise both public sector clients and their private sector partners and families.
• Travelling to meet clients across the country as your role develops (own car required).
• Building strong, long-term relationships with clients in the public sector.
• Working towards your own sales and business targets as your role develops, with strong earning potential through bonus.
• Working towards your QFA and Level 8 degree alongside on-the-job learning.
• Progressively taking on more client-facing responsibility as your qualifications and experience grow.

About You

You must be:

• A Leaving Certificate holder (graduates and non-graduates both welcome to apply).
• Reasonably numerate, with strong attention to detail.
• A confident, persuasive communicator with strong people skills.
• Driven, competitive and motivated to hit targets and grow your earnings.
• Hard-working, with a genuine drive to build a long-term career in financial advice.
• Committed to studying for a Level 8 qualification while working full-time.
• Fluent in English.
• In possession of a full, clean driving licence and your own car (essential, due to client travel).
• Previous sales experience is an advantage, though not essential – full training and coaching will be provided.

Benefits of Working at Expert Advice

• Starting salary of €36,000, with strong increases in Year 2 and Year 3.
• Performance-related bonus opportunities.
• Tax-free car and subsistence allowance.
• Company pension with a strong employer contribution.
• Life cover.
• Free on-site parking.
• Holiday allowance that increases with service.
• Fully funded QFA qualification and Level 8 degree.
• Funded progression to Certified Financial Planner (CFP) status after qualifying.
• Dedicated mentor and supervisor support throughout the programme.
• A genuine, structured pathway to becoming a qualified Financial Advisor – not an admin or call-centre role.

Minimum Entry Level Requirements

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Hold a Leaving Certificate (graduates and non-graduates welcome).
• Hold a full, clean driving licence and have access to your own car.

Interested applicants should ask themselves:

• Do I meet the minimum entry level requirements?
• Can I commit to a three-year apprenticeship contract?
• Do I have the self-motivation and time management to study at Level 8 while working?
• Can I be diligent and committed across work, training and education?
• Do I have the people skills to build long-term client relationships?
• Can I take ownership and accountability for my own work and study?

Application Process and Timeframes

• Two positions available, with an immediate start.
• The college element of the programme begins in September.
• Applications: please submit your CV to evan@expertadvice.ie

At Cornmarket, we look after the financial wellbeing of public servants and their families. We’ve been focused on public sector employees for over 50 years, learning how to bring our clients the best financial services – from car, home, health and life insurance, to income protection, retirement planning and beyond.

Role Purpose

We are looking for an Insurance Apprentice to join our Life Services Division. This is an initial three-year fixed term earn & learn contract, which upon successful completion, you will be offered a permanent opportunity within the business.  While on the programme, in addition to gaining on-the-job experience, you will complete the finance industry APA and QFA professional qualifications as well as a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Insurance Practice (Apprenticeship) which is Level 8 degree awarded by ATU Sligo.

You will receive a tailored induction plan and will be assigned a business supervisor/ mentor to provide support throughout the scheme. We will work with you to enable you to reach your development goals and aspirations for your career at Cornmarket.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to carve out a career in financial services.

Accountabilities of the Role

• Making outbound calls and taking calls from members of the public sector unions to arrange appointments with the company’s Consultants
• Meeting monthly targets which are built around call volume and appointment scheduling (alongside these targets comes an excellent monthly bonus structure)
• Dealing with clients in a professional and timely manner with a customer first approach
• Cross-selling other Cornmarket products and services
• Performing tasks in a compliant manner to set procedures and prescribed scripts
• Completing various administration duties, such as data entry, logging and scanning
• Participating in weekly team meetings
• Continuously looking for and suggesting ways to improve existing processes
• Process’s new business applications using our Proposal tracking System
• Ensure new business applications are compliant with defined checking questions
• Provide support to the team that Issue life new business in accordance with the terms given by the underwriter
• Process incoming correspondence and documentation effectively and efficiently
• Work to meet and exceed targets for both call volume and processing of new business.
• Provide support to the team that is responsible for dealing with client queries/requests in a professional and timely manner
• Follow set procedures & guidelines, identifying when it is necessary to escalate cases for alternative handling or manager’s advice
• Communicate with Life offices, customers & financial consultants regarding the progress of applications
• Comply with risk control and regulatory requirements that are relevant to this role
• Maintain commercial awareness relevant to this role

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Requirements:

Prior to 2017:

• A minimum of 4 grade Ds at Ordinary Level and 2 Grade C3 at Higher Level
• Leaving Certificate subjects must include Mathematics and English or Irish
• An E grade in Higher Level Mathematics, and a B2 in Foundation Mathematics is a minimum entry requirement
• A minimum of 140 points is required for entry to all Level 8 courses.

2017 onwards:

• A minimum of 4 grades 4o6/H7 and 2 grade H5 or higher Leaving Certificate subjects
• Leaving Certificate subjects must include Mathematics and English or Irish
• With English or Irish with O6/H7 and Mathematics with F2/o6/H7
• A minimum of 140 points is required for entry to all Level 8 courses

For students who are over 23 on January 1st of the year of entry, interviews and other selection tools will be used to assess suitability, replacing the minimum requirements above

Learners who have a full FETAC level 5 qualification will also be eligible to join the programme

What We Can Offer You

• Flexible working from home options as part of our Cornmarket Flex ways of working
• Significant investments in your professional development (e.g. insurance qualifications, professional qualifications relevant to your role)
• Annual leave (increases based on service)
• Flexi leave (option to take additional annual leave)
• Attractive & flexible pension contribution rates
• Health insurance or wellness subsidy
• Fully paid family leave types (maternity/paternity/surrogacy)
• Performance based bonus/commission
• Income protection
• Life cover
• Discounts on financial products
• Comprehensive health & wellbeing programme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Active Sports & Social Club

Behavioural Competencies Required

• Committed to working and studying for a level 8 degree simultaneously
• Focused and diligent
• Hardworking with a drive for success
• Exceptional communication and organisational skills
• Strong initiative with ability to manage your own workload

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About the Company:

At Prudent Financial, we have been helping our customers look after their financial needs for almost 10 years and staff have over 30 years service in the industry. We have over 300 Irish customers, the majority of whom are business owners, many of whom operate in the Health sector.

We have a reputation for reliability and efficiency and are committed to our customers.

About the Apprentice programme:

We are looking for an ambitious and talented individual(s) who shows the potential to develop into a high performing business professional. This opportunity is a three year fixed term contract apprentice scheme that provides exposure to all aspects of our business, allowing you to develop your technical expertise as well as professional skills.

While on the programme, in addition to gaining on the job insurance experience, you will complete the insurance industry professional qualifications APA and QFA as well as a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Insurance Practice (Apprenticeship) which is Level 8 on the NFQ awarded by IT Sligo.

When you join Prudent, you will receive a tailored induction and will be assigned a business supervisor and mentor to provide support throughout the scheme.  We have previously been nominated for the prestigious ‘Generation Apprenticeship Employer of the Year’ award, something we are very proud of and we are happy to introduce you to an existing apprentice who will be happy to talk you through your questions.

We will work with you to enable you to reach your development goals and aspirations for your career at Prudent.  We offer many possibilities for you to pursue your own curiosities – if sales and business development attract you, try it.  If you prefer a more office / admin based role, that’s great too.  In return, we expect you to bring the commitment and drive to add significant value to the company.

About the Role:

As an apprentice you will gain in-depth knowledge of risks and the insurance market in order to arrange suitable policies & cover for your clients. You will learn how to be an effective intermediary between our clients and insurance companies. 

Responsibilities of Financial Brokers;

• Gather information from your clients, assessing their insurance needs and risk profile;
• Research insurance companies' policies and find the most suitable insurance for your clients at the best price;
• Maintain relationships with the firms clients and, under the guidance of your mentor, liaise with those clients to address their needs.
• Build and maintain ongoing relationships with your clients;
• Keep detailed records and complete administrative tasks such as paperwork and correspondence;
• Develop relationships with underwriters and other supplier companies such as Life Companies and Trustees.
• Keep up with changes in the Life Assurance and Pensions market
• Marketing and Social Media
• General Office Management and Admin

About You:

You must be willing to work towards having the following qualities;

• Focused, diligent & be committed to work and studying for a Level 8 education programme at the same time
• Able to communicate effectively (in both written and verbal form)
• Willing to be part of a team
• Committing to the customer
• Take ownership & accountability for own actions and responsibilities
• Have attention to detail and time management
• Have the ability to manage own workload
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Aptitude to make real-time decisions based on changing information
• Good negotiation skills
• Problem-solving abilities

Benefits of Working in Prudent Financial:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance
• Discounted insurance products
• Education and development support
• Subsidised Healthcare Insurance Scheme
• Convenient location
• Have fun being part of a small, growing and dynamic team with the ability to put your own stamp on the business!

Minimum Entry Level Requirements:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Mature students – if 23 years of age on January 1st of the year of entry and subject to interview with ATU Sligo.
• FETAC Level 5 qualification holders*
• Between 18 and under 23 years – Leaving certificate, minimum of 140 points to include two honours in higher level paper and passes in Maths and English/Irish with specific requirements on grades/levels*

*More information can be viewed on the III website https://www.earnandlearn.ie/

Interested applicants should ask themselves the following key questions before applying:

• Do I meet the minimum entry-level requirements?
• Can I commit to a three-year contract of apprenticeship?
• Do I have the self-motivation and time management skills to study at a BA (Hons) level and work at the same time?
• Can I be diligent and committed to all aspects of work, training and education?
• Do I have the ability to communicate effectively both with customers and in a team?
• Can I take ownership and accountability for my own actions and responsibilities?
• Can I contribute €600 annually for three years (reduced student registration charge)?

Application Process and Timeframes:

• Application submission with CV to: info@prudentfinancial.ie

• Application submission please submit by: 1/8/2026

• Planned start date (indicate a range): Late August 2026