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Data and Analytics graduate pathway

Turning insight into impact

Find a career that brings out your spark

Is Data and Analytics right for you?

Data helps us understand the world around us, make better decisions and create better experiences for our customers.

At Aviva, we’re using data, analytics and AI to solve complex challenges, uncover new opportunities and shape the future of our business. With over 325 years of experience and one of the richest data sets in financial services, you’ll have the opportunity to work with data at scale and see the impact of your work first hand.

Whether you’re interested in data science, engineering, governance, or analytics, you’ll work on real projects that helps millions of customers and support better outcomes across the business.

If you enjoy asking questions, spotting patterns and turning insight into action, you’ll feel right at home.

Salary: £34,200

Duration: Permanent role, with a two-year development programme

Locations: Bristol, Leeds, London, Norwich, or York

What you can expect

Here, a career in data means being at the forefront of shaping the future of insurance. You’ll work with modern coding languages and cutting-edge tools to turn complex data into smart insights – helping us make smarter decisions and deliver great outcomes for our customers.

You could be building AI models, uncovering emerging trends or tackling challenges like climate risk and fraud, working alongside experts from the business.

If you’re curious, analytical, and excited by the idea of turning data into action, this is where your journey begins.

Whichever specialism you join, you’ll also become part of Quantum – our vibrant global data community. It brings together data professionals from across the business to share ideas and learn from one another, so we can stay at the forefront of emerging technology and innovation to create standout customer experiences.

Your development doesn’t stop with your role. Through our two-year Early Careers Development Programme, you’ll build valuable skills, grow your network and gain experiences that will support you throughout your career.

Data specialisms

Our Data pathway has two specialist routes. Whichever you choose, you’ll develop sought-after skills, work with experienced colleagues and help turn data into better outcomes for our customers and business.

Data Engineering and Data Science & Advanced Analytics

If you enjoy coding, problem-solving and building data solutions, this is the route for you. You’ll work with modern tools and technologies to develop data platforms, pipelines and analytical models that help power decision-making across Aviva.

You’ll complete a coding assessment as part of the recruitment process. It’s an opportunity to demonstrate your technical skills and how you think through challenges.

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Reporting & Business Intelligence and Data Governance & Privacy

This route is for people who are interested in understanding, managing and applying data across a business. You’ll help turn data into valuable insight, improve data quality, support responsible data use and help colleagues make informed decisions.

 

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Where you’ll be based

We have Data opportunities in Bristol, Leeds, London, Norwich and York. Not all roles are available in all locations. See the individual entry routes above for details.

We believe some of the best collaboration, learning, and relationship building happens when people come together in-person. That’s why our colleagues spend around 50% or more of their working time in the office.

We call this Smart Working. For most colleagues, that means spending around three days a week in the office and the rest working from home. The exact balance varies by role and team, giving you the benefits of both in-person collaboration and the flexibility of working from home.

To make the most of your experience, you’ll need to live within a reasonable commuting distance of your contracted office.

Bristol, Leeds, London,  Norwich,  York

What you’ll need

You’ll already have, or be on track to achieve, a degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, Business Intelligence, or another highly numerate or programming-related subject by the end of summer 2027 and be ready to start your career with us full-time in September 2027.

You’ll have a genuine passion for data and numbers, with a good understanding of programming languages such as Python, R or SQL. You’ll be comfortable working with data and thinking analytically to solve problems. If you’re applying for the Data Science and Engineering route, you’ll also be comfortable writing code.

Just as importantly, you’ll be curious about technology, enjoy tackling complex challenges and be able to communicate your ideas clearly and confidently.

If you enjoy turning data into insights and explaining your thinking in a simple, straightforward way, you’ll thrive here.

Visa sponsorship isn’t available. To apply, you’ll need indefinite right to work in the UK. If this applies to you, we’d love to hear from you.

Get yourself set to shine

Thinking about applying for an early careers opportunity with Aviva? We want you to feel confident every step of the way. That’s why we’ve created our Early Careers prep hub. Here you can…

  • discover your strengths, values, and learning styles
  • try out mock assessments and video interviews
  • get some tips and guidance on navigating the assessment process

Start your journey with us feeling fully prepped.

Show us your spark

That’s exactly what we’re looking for. Each stage of our application process is designed to bring out the best in you. Below is a step-by-step guide on what to expect for each pathway.

If you need any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the process, please let us know by emailing avivaearlycareers@aviva.com.

Step 1 – Apply online

When you first apply, we’ll ask you to send us a copy of your CV and answer some short questions.

Step 2 – Online tests

If you’re shortlisted, we’ll invite you to take some online tests.

Everyone starts with a Situational Strengths and Numerical Reasoning assessment. These help us understand how you approach different scenarios, work with others and solve problems.

And if you choose Software Development (Technology), Data Engineering or Data Science, you’ll complete a coding test.

Step 3 – Video interview and AI literacy assessment

If you pass the online tests, we’ll send you a link to complete a recorded video interview. You’ll answer a few strengths-based questions (with a practice one first to help you warm up). Our system will guide you through it step by step. During the interview, you’ll have the chance to tell us why you’re excited to start your career with Aviva.

Following your video interview, you’ll complete a short AI literacy assessment. This will help us understand your preferred ways of working and how you use judgement when interacting with AI in workplace scenarios.

While you’ll be assessed on AI literacy, AI isn’t used to assess you or make recruitment decisions at any stage of the process.

Step 4 – Assessment day

If you do well, we’ll invite you to an assessment day.

You’ll meet some of the team, get a feel for what it’s like to work here and show us what you’re all about. If you’re successful, you’ll get an offer to start in September 2027.

Meet the team

Janet

Robbie

Rachael

Kieren

Central Development Programme

In your first two years you’ll complete the Central Development Programme. This is designed to boost your role-based training and any qualifications you’re working towards, whichever graduate pathway you choose.

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What you’ll get

The work you do will make a real difference to our customers, and we’ll make sure you’re rewarded for it. With flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle, we’ve got you covered.

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Locations

Our graduate opportunities are based in some of the UK’s most vibrant cities, all of which are great places to live, work and explore. You’ll find details of the locations for your chosen pathway above, and you can learn more about each one below.

Our locations

Ready for the next step?

At Aviva, we’re building for the future, and we’re looking for people who want to help shape it. Our graduate pathways give you real experience, skills that will support your career now and in the years ahead, and the confidence to find the right path for you.

We currently have
135 roles across
14 locations, organised into
8 teams.