Financial Advisor

We’re looking for a Financial Advisor to join our Life team in Galway on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract to help us deliver exceptional outcomes for our customers. In this role, you’ll build strong relationships with new and existing clients, supporting them with clear, professional financial advice that genuinely meets their needs. You’ll be responsible for meeting performance targets while ensuring every interaction reflects Aviva’s commitment to doing the right thing. You’ll also play an important role in supporting colleagues, supervising advisory activities, and occasionally adjudicating on complaints. It’s a great opportunity to work in a collaborative, customer‑focused environment where your expertise makes a real difference.

• Provide professional financial advice across the suite of Aviva products, using the Aviva advice process and in line with compliance standards.

• Proactively manage an existing customer base while developing strong relationships with new clients to help them achieve better financial outcomes.

• Achieve performance and activity targets while upholding high levels of service and customer care.

• Ensure all advice is compliant with company policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

• Follow appropriate risk management procedures to monitor, control, and report on all business activities.

• Strong sales ability with a customer‑focused mindset; experience in Life & Pensions Industry is essential along with QFA Qualification.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust quickly.

• A collaborative team player who values shared success.

• Flexible, eager to learn, and motivated to develop new skills.

• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise work, take initiative, and operate effectively with minimal supervision.

Fitness and Probity 
This is a Regulated Role and will be subject to enhanced pre-employment screening procedures. There will be an on-going requirement for the role holder to maintain fit and proper status.

What will you get for this role?

The work you do at Aviva will make a real difference to our customers. We will recognise your contributions and reward you. From competitive salaries to generous pension contributions and paid paternity leave; take a look through some of our employee benefits!

The expected pay range for this role will fall between €37,000 and €47,000 and salary offered will commensurate with candidate's level of skills and experience.

• A competitive market leading salary depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Generous pension (employee contribution matching of up to 14% if you contribute 8%).
• Annual performance related bonus and pay review.
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days.
• Generous Health & dental insurance contributions.
• Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme and Approved Profit Share Scheme.
• TaxSaver Travel Scheme.
• Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products plus discounts for Friends and Family.
• Professional qualification support and transparent career progression plans.
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work .
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your paid volunteering days to help others.
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools.
• We’re deeply invested in our people,  our total reward package has so much to offer.

Aviva is for Everyone   

Our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives are shaping an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or those with other caring responsibilities. Our approach helps to ensure that Aviva is a place which values difference and provides equal opportunities for all.  

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.  

We prefer all applications to be submitted online, however if you require an alternative method of applying please contact kate.ohara@aviva.com.