Why did you choose this company?

I have applied to a number of different organisations offering graduate programmes after I have finished university. What made me choose Phoenix was largely due to the programme specifics of the Rotational Business Graduate programme running in the company. The rotations opportunities were really wide ranging with loads of areas available to go into (such as HR, Digital, Sustainability, Communications) providing ample opportunity for growth and career development.

I didn't actually choose Phoenix I was an original Standard Life member of staff. I have worked for the company for 28 years. I was initially nervous when Phoenix bought us over but I shouldn't have been as they are a great company to work for. Always looking out for their staff, great benefits and the flexibility in working patterns. There are also lots of opportunities to grow if you want career progression. I would recommend this company to any of my friends who were looking for a job in the finance sector.

I chose Phoenix as I knew good people working here and I wanted to work with them and other good people like them. I was right !

I was referred by a friend to work at Phoenix and I'm very glad that I was! I'd say the reasons I enjoy working here are the variety, challenge, pace and flexibility.

I'd say that everyone at Phoenix has the autonomy to decide how and when to do their work provided that customer and business needs are met. I find it much more focused on achievements and results than where or when you do the work. Phoenix is an interesting place as whilst it's huge (6,800 colleagues and billions of assets under administration - the UK's largest long term retirement savings business!), our business is still forming after activity such as acquiring the Standard Life and ReAssure businesses. That means in many ways we're still figuring things out and there's lots of opportunity to actually make a difference and shape how we do things. It can be really fast paced at times, and other times it can be a little slower. I find that it's the right balance as with any regulated organisation, it's important to consider risks and due diligence and ensure that what we're doing is always the right thing for our customers (and in my case, our candidates).

Originally I joined Standard Life (in 2002) who were subsequently taken over by Phoenix (in 2018). I joined Standard Life because it had the reputation of being one of the best Life Insurance companies in the UK, and a great place to work. I've stayed with Phoenix because it opened up new opportunities including taking on a new role managing insurance risk, and then involvement supporting our new Retirement Solutions business.

I joined the company 10 years ago and at the time after 12 years working in the utilities industry I wanted to broaden my Project delivery skills in another industry. I applied for an opportunity with Phoenix and during the interview process found the company a good fit with my values and aspirations. Whilst Phoenix is a financial services company with obligations to its shareholders it does possess a strong customer care ethic which also expands to the way it looks after its employees.

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Initially I had 3 offers. I chose Phoenix because of their commitment to diversity and charitable initiatives. I realised there was less preaching and more practice. Phoenix is very proactive in recognising diverse talent as well as adjusting the recruitment process for special requirements. I was drawn to the values of the company, I related very well. It gave me the reassurance that I was going to be looked after during the graduate programme - and that's exactly what's happened.
I've had an incredible support network around me, I've really thrived in my professional and personal development since I've joined Phoenix. The flexibility is amazing. My work routine isn't rigid - it can be altered to suit my commitments.

I feel aligned to Phoenix's values and being a part of a purpose-led organisation provides me with meaningful work. As well as this, I love how ambitious Phoenix are, this means no day is the same and the one thing that helps me grow professionally as well as the organisation is the constant change agenda and growth plans.