Operations & Business Administration Placement
- Full-time
About Cornmarket
At Cornmarket, we look after the financial wellbeing of public servants and their families. For over 50 years, we have supported public sector employees through a range of financial services, including insurance, income protection and retirement planning.
This placement is designed to give students practical exposure to customer experience, business operations and financial services within one of Ireland's leading financial organisations.
Placement Purpose
As an Operations & Business Administration Placement Student, you will support the Life Services team in delivering efficient and accurate administrative processes.
You will gain exposure to how financial services operations function behind the scenes, working alongside experienced colleagues and supporting a range of business activities, reporting tasks and operational processes.
This role is designed to provide a broad understanding of office administration, business operations and process management in a regulated industry.
What You Will Learn
During your placement you will have the opportunity to:
Develop practical administrative and organisational skills
Gain experience using business systems and databases
Understand operational workflows and document management processes
Build confidence in analysing and maintaining business data
Learn how teams monitor performance and service levels
Support continuous improvement initiatives
Experience working in a professional financial services environment
Key Responsibilities
Assist the Life Services team with day-to-day administrative tasks
Accurately update information across internal systems and databases
Support the processing and tracking of business documentation
Assist with data entry, logging, scanning and document management activities
Help prepare operational reports and management information
Support the monitoring of workflow volumes and service metrics
Perform quality-check activities on records and documentation
Assist with maintaining organised and accurate team records
Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for process improvements
Collaborate with colleagues across the department on projects and team initiatives
Undertake additional business and operational support tasks as required
Who We Are Looking For
This opportunity would suit a student currently pursuing a degree in:
Business
Commerce
Finance
Economics
Management
Business Information Systems
A related discipline
No previous experience in financial services is required.
Skills & Attributes
Good written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook
An interest in business operations and process management
Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
Good problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Ability to work both independently and within a team
What You Will Gain
Hands-on experience in a leading financial services organisation
Exposure to operational and administrative processes
Experience working with business systems and reporting tools
Enhanced analytical, organisational and professional communication skills
Mentoring and guidance from experienced professionals
A stronger understanding of how business operations support customer outcomes
Valuable experience to support future graduate and career opportunities
Key Competencies Assessed
Attention to Detail
Organisation & Planning
Teamwork
Communication
Problem Solving
Analytical Thinking
Initiative
Learning Agility
Accountability