Irish Life Group Graduate Programme 2026

Location: Dublin City

Start Date: September 2026

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract – 30 Months

What we offer

We have embraced a hybrid working model for most of our positions, which means that you can enjoy a balanced approach of working from home for part of the week and working from the office for the remainder of the week.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salaries and bonuses, robust Learning and Development support, excellent Defined Contribution pension and comprehensive Wellbeing initiatives and support to name but a few. 

At Irish Life, our purpose is to help people build better futures. Our company values shape everything we do and underpin our vision of being the driving force behind Ireland’s financial, physical, and mental well-being.

We believe in doing the right thing—acting with integrity and making fair, responsible decisions. We aim high, setting ambitious goals and find better ways to innovate and improve. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and we are dedicated to understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations.  Achieving this this is only possible when we work best together—in a supportive, collaborative environment where every idea and contribution is valued

Role Overview

We are so excited to introduce a new opportunity for motivated and high achieving Graduates from different disciplines and backgrounds to start their careers here at Irish Life Group. Our Irish Life Group graduate programme offers a rotational experience across a range of different business areas at Irish Life. Each rotation is designed to help you develop the critical skills needed to accelerate your growth and career progression at Irish Life.

Throughout the programme, you'll strengthen your business, behavioural, and technical capabilities while contributing to business-critical projects in a fast-paced environment. You will experience new opportunities, team collaboration, and develop the capabilities needed to deliver and support on our strategic goals by making real impact. The programme will offer experience across our Customer, Advice, Corporate Client, Internal Audit, Society & Sustainability teams. You will collaborate with different teams across our business, giving you a platform to learn, develop and help us build a better future.

What you’ll experience on our programme

1.   Work effectively as part of a team to support delivery of projects or business objectives.
2.    Enhance professional skills and gain experience in a relevant field of interest or expertise.
3.    Gain experience across our tools and technologies, processes, methodologies and ways of working.
4.    Expand knowledge base and technical ability.
5.    Gain an understanding of how to manage your time, track your workload and objectives in a hybrid environment.
6.    Complete a wide range of projects or tasks within appropriate timeframes.
7.    Develop an understanding of many different business areas and the insurance industry.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary with bonus structure
• A tailored Graduate Development Programme combining virtual and in-person training, covering a wide range of topics and projects
• Mentoring scheme and buddy support programme
• A hybrid working model that supports flexibility and work-life balance. 
• Study supports and exam leave.
• Health insurance contribution with Irish Life Health
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with excellent contribution rates
• Comprehensive study support and access to internal learning platforms
• Generous leave policies – including 22 days annual leave p/a, 2 ‘Life Event Days’ and 2 company days each year

Further details on our benefits package can be accessed here Benefits (life-careers.com)

What you will need to be successful in the role

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and a willingness to contribute to a team in order to achieve desired results.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and organisational skills
• Demonstrates a strong aptitude for solving complex problems, consistently delivering effective solutions
• Ability to manage a wide variety of tasks in an efficient manner.
• Strong strategic mindset, constantly analysing industry trends to identify opportunities and challenges
• Strong technical proficiency (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)