About OBN Financial Services

We provide expert financial and wealth management advice to individuals, professionals and businesses for the past 20 years.

As a multi agency broker we offer professional advice on a range of products and have access to all the major insurance companies in the market today.

Our objective is to find the best product in the market for our clients and our service is confidential, efficient and competitive.

Our main office is based in Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim and our client base covers all of Ireland.

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 CIP/QFA as well as a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Insurance Practice (Apprenticeship) which is Level 8 on the NFQ awarded by ATU Sligo.

When you join OBN Financial Services, 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 OBN. In return, we expect you to bring the commitment and drive to add significant value to the company.

The Role

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

Responsibilities of Insurance Brokers:

• gather information from our clients, assessing their insurance needs and risk profile.
• research insurance companies' policies and negotiate with underwriters to find the most suitable insurance for our clients at the best price.
• ensure that our clients understand the terms and the extent of the cover provided in line with industry regulations.
• foresee our clients' insurance needs, such as policy renewals or amendments.
• build and maintain ongoing relationships with our clients.
• keep detailed records and complete administrative tasks such as paperwork and correspondence.

About You

You must be:

• 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

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 to include two honours in higher level paper and passes in Maths and English/Irish with specific requirements on grades/levels*

Application Process and Timeframes

• Application submission with CV to: info@obn.ie
• Application submission please submit by: 1st May 2025
• Planned start date (indicate a range): June/July 2025