Careers Advisers Day 16 September Internal Use Only - Not to be disclosed outside Standard Life group

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1 Careers Advisers Day 16 September 2010

2 Introduction to Careers Advisers Day Sandy Begbie Group People & Transformation Director

3 Standard Life context Standard Life is a leading long term savings and investment company operating in a highly competitive and fast paced technology enabled world which has customers at the heart of the business. Our strategy To build valuable customer relationships with leading service and compelling propositions through: creating capital efficient, innovative products opening new routes to markets leveraging investment management expertise and performance driving for operational excellence

4 The Case for Transformation To deliver sustainable, long-term performance, every part of our organisations must be fighting fit and operating at peak levels. Reaching that kind of organisational health is what the transformation programme is all about. The four themes of our Transformation Programme: 1. Building Valuable Customer Relationships 2. Developing our Talent 3. Making Performance Matter 4. Transforming how we operate

5 Developing our Talent Highly talented individuals are critical to creating a high performance culture to help drive the business forward. Entrepreneurship, creativity and drive are as significant as traditional high potential skills and capabilities.

6 Our Talent Strategy Develop senior leadership behaviour and capability Actively identify and develop talent pipelines Hire selectively for key roles and to strengthen pipelines Establish and embed clear expectations of all leaders Build diversity Standard Life is seeking to recruit exceptional graduates into the business with: Enthusiasm and energy Accountability Clear decision making ability Exec Team SLG/Execs Senior Leader Area Leader Team Leader Graduates

7 Questions Any Questions?

8 Agenda Welcome Sandy Begbie, Group People & Transformation Director Graduate Opportunities Ruth Chandler, Head of Graduate Talent - Andrea Goldie, Lead Graduate Recruitment Consultant Overview of Graduate & Intern opportunities Stream Heads Lunch Mini Careers Fair

9 Standard Life Graduate Opportunities Working with Careers Services External market Standard Life context

10 Graduate Opportunities Accountancy 4 Graduates, 2 Interns Actuarial 8 Graduates, 4 Interns Human Resources 3 Graduates, 2 Interns IT Leadership 4 Graduates, 2 Interns Legal 3 Graduates, no Interns Sales & Marketing 3-5 Graduates, 2 Interns

11 Standard Life Investments Recruit talented graduates throughout the year. In line with business needs. Standard Life Investment website

12 New Selection process We have a new selection process this year. 1. On line application 2. On line tests 3. Telephone Interview 4. Assessment Centre Night before Company presentation and dinner Assessment Centre - Interview, Group Exercise, Business specific Case Study

13 Graduate Development Pre-start 1 st week 0-90 days 3-6 months 6-12 months months Welcome Day Graduate Induction Business masterclasses Business masterclasses Business masterclasses Business masterclasses Cross functional mentor meetings Bi-monthly Communicating with impact Customer at the heart X2 Standard Life Investment How it works/makes money Customer Service Technology International Bi-monthly Communicating with impact Customer at the heart X2 Standard Life Investment Global Strategy Customer Service Technology International 1 event with Chief exec Bi-monthly Communicating with impact Customer at the heart X2 Standard Life Investments Customer Service Technology International 1 event with Chief exec Core development Core development Distinct development Business Knowledge 1 day workshop (WMM-WB) Communicating and Influencing 1 day (WMM-BR) For limited nos. Communicating and Influencing Presentation skills Project Management Leading people

14 Accountancy Graduates & Interns- Jennifer Woods, Accountant

15 Duration and Structure Duration: 3-5 years Structure: 4-6 placements dependant on study Typical Placements: A variety of placements across Finance and related business areas. Qualifications: A series of professional exams to become a member of either: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

16 Why become a Trainee Accountant in Standard Life? Variety of work and experience rotational placements around SL Group. Typical placements - Financial Reporting, Planning, Internal Audit, Investment accounting, SLI Finance. One to One Mentors great support for students. Recruiting for the long term future managers.

17 How to Apply Closing date: 1 st November 2010 Entry requirements: First or 2:1 degree in any discipline Number of vacancies: 4 graduates and 2 interns Internship - 10 weeks Summer internship starting in June 2011.

18 Questions Any Questions?

19 Actuarial Graduates & Interns Aonghas McIntosh, Actuary

20 Duration and Structure Duration: Dependant on exam passes Structure: Rotational placements Typical Placements: Finance (External Reporting, Capital & Risk Management, Business Planning), Marketing (Pricing, Product Operations) Qualifications: Our actuaries qualify by passing a series of professional examinations. The pass rate for our actuarial trainees has been consistently higher than the national average.

21 How to Apply Closing Date for Applications: 10 th December Entry requirements: First or 2:1 degree or a post-graduate qualification in an analytically based subject. A minimum grade A at: Higher; A Level; Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent in mathematics B minimum grade B at: GCSE English or equivalent Number of vacancies: 8 graduates & 4 interns Internship? Yes, 10 weeks Summer internship starting in June 2011.

22 Why become a Trainee Actuary in Standard Life? Generous study package (materials, tutorials & study days) with genuine management support Mentoring system continues when qualified Large actuarial student population peer support 2 year placements and centrally managed moves programme Breadth of opportunities Interesting & challenging work get real responsibility

23 Questions Any Questions?

24 Human Resources Graduates & Interns Rachael Douglas, People Graduate trainee

25 Duration and Structure Duration: 18 months Structure: Rotational placements Typical Placements within the People Function: Business Relationship Teams Operational Excellence People Functional Specialists Qualifications: Post graduate CIPD

26 Typical Placements within The People Function The People Function Business Relationship Teams Strategy Aligned Team Build Relationships Operational Excellence Case management Project work within HR Services / Payroll etc People Functional Specialists Reward Strategic Resourcing Leadership and Talent Organisational Design Employee Relations

27 How to Apply Closing Date for Applications: 10 th December 2010 Entry requirements: 1st or 2:1 in any degree discipline Number of vacancies: 2 graduates & 2 interns Internship - 10 week Summer internship starting in June 2011.

28 Typical placements for HR graduates & interns Integration into teams: BAU and project work. Variety: Every day is very different. Meetings with key stakeholders. Best Bit about programme: Rotational structure gives you an insight into a broad range of HR areas, huge contrast. What do graduates bring to the SL People Function?

29 Questions Any Questions?

30 Information Technology Leadership - Graduates & Interns Stuart Robertson, ISOS Identity Management

31 Duration and Structure Context Standard Life has been employing graduate level staff into IT for a number of years, recruiting over 300 staff into IT since While this programme has provided a strong pool of specialists we now need to further strengthen our leadership talent pipeline. Some changes are required in order for this to happen, and for the corporate investment in graduate recruitment to be more widely realised. Duration: 2 year programme made up of, ideally, four placements. Structure: Rotation across UK Operations and Group Information & Technology. Typical Placements: Analyst focussing on IT Service Delivery or Development. Business Unit team member on major IT change programme. Governance focussed role, for example, within Information Security, Business Continuity area. Project assistant within Business Change.

32 How to Apply Closing Date for Applications: 10 th December 2010 Entry requirements: First or 2:1 degree in any discipline Number of vacancies: 4-5 graduates & 2 interns Internship: 10 week Summer internship starting in June 2011

33 Why join Information Technology function in Standard Life? The IT leadership programme will provide stretching placements and development, across a range of areas, including opportunities to take a business perspective on the technology driven projects that are transforming our business. As we seek to deliver innovative technologies and enhancements to the customer experience, graduates will gain visibility across an area that has a huge amount to contribute to our business. Our graduates drive to make a difference, together with their exposure to fast paced technology change, will bring a different perspective to our ambitions and plans.

34 Questions Any Questions?

35 Legal Graduates Simon Burns, Head of Legal Services

36 Duration and Structure Duration: 2 year legal traineeship, including completion of Professional Competence Course Structure: Typically, 4 placements of 6 months each Typical Placements: Commercial Contracts, Intellectual Property, Pensions, Life, Dispute Resolution, International, Investments, General Counsel s Office, External Secondment

37 How to Apply Applications accepted: 3 January to 11 February 2011 (for traineeships commencing September 2012) Entry requirements: LLB (Hons) in Scots Law at 2:1 or above and due to complete the Diploma in Legal Practice in Number of vacancies: 3 Internship? No

38 Why join Standard Life as a Legal trainee? Variety and challenge: trainees will be involved in a wide variety of legal work throughout their traineeship, from commercial contracts to pensions, dispute resolution, international and support to corporate projects across the organisation Best bit about the programme: good, hands-on experience, working very closely with the business - strong commercial focus in a supportive, team-based environment with responsibility from day one under appropriate supervision What graduates should bring to and develop in Group Legal: strong analytical, decision-making, commercial and interpersonal skills in order to work as part of the Standard Life business and help deliver across a range of projects

39 Questions Any Questions?

40 Sales and Marketing Graduates & Interns Kitty Shaw, Senior Manager Strategy & Planning

41 Duration and Structure Duration: 2 year programme Structure: Rotational programme, 3 to 4 placements Typical Placements: Managing virtual team to develop and deliver digital marketing strategy Global Relationships Distribution strategy Developing and managing customer retention activities Leading role in the development of new product Executive assistant Sales manager working with IFA partners

42 How to Apply Closing Date for Applications: 10 th December 2010 Entry requirements: First or a 2:1 in any degree discipline Number of vacancies: 3-5 graduates and 2 interns Internship - 10 week Summer internship starting in June 2011.

43 Why join Sales & Marketing in Standard Life? Variety of roles no 2 placements are the same Exposure to wide range of business functions senior leaders across the business Individually selected roles that will challenge and stretch you Tailored development Real responsibilities from early on Opportunity to make a difference

44 What do graduates bring to Sales & Marketing? The X Factor

45 Questions Any Questions?

46 Frequently asked questions Do we have closing dates for applications? Accounts - Monday 1 November 2010 All other programmes will have a closing date of Friday 10 December except. Legal 3 January to 11 February 2011 Apply early, don t wait until closing date Do we accept applications from international students? Yes.

47 Salaries Graduates & Interns Accountancy - 24,500 Actuarial - 27,000 Human Resources - 25,000 IT Leadership - 25,000 Legal - 19,000 Sales & Marketing - 25,000 Interns between 13,000-13,500 We also pay for accommodation for 10 week internships

48 Q and A Any questions?