Graduate Programme - Customer Strategy/Risk Analyst

We’re Together – the market leading property finance experts with an entrepreneurial spirit. Based in Cheadle, South Manchester, we’ve been established since 1974 and have built a team of over 900 colleagues, who are passionate about supporting individuals and businesses to achieve their property ambitions by making finance work for them. We pride ourselves on our common-sense approach to lending and offer a range of mortgage and secured loan products to individuals and businesses who are typically underserved by mainstream lenders. Our customers are central to everything we do and we work hard to support them to turn challenges into opportunities which make our customers' property ambitions a reality.

Our Graduate Programme promises far more than just a job; it’s the chance to join a thriving business, learn from the best people in the industry, and grow your skills quickly. Join us, and you’ll gain lots of exposure to meaningful business projects, designed to help you gain a holistic understanding of our business, and provide you with an exceptional grounding in property and financial services. You should be curious and open-minded with a craving to learn within a successful business, and a long-term desire to be a future leader. Throughout your programme you will be fully supported by a dedicated Academy Manager, as well as being mentored by Senior Leaders and previous Together Graduates during the course of the programme.

What our programme offers you:

• Exposure to lots of meaningful business projects and departments to give you a rounded understanding of the Financial Services industry and our business (this will depend on the needs of the business at the time)
• Graduate / CSR projects, giving you the chance to have a real impact on our business and on the wider community
• Industry recognised qualifications (where applicable) to support you with your career
• A competitive salary with annual review and bonus potential, as well as access to our industry leading long term incentive plan, Together Shared Reward

Core Skills:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret information, identify trends, risks, and insights
• Attention to detail, with a structured approach to reviewing data, processes, policies, or controls
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, able to explain findings and recommendations to a range of stakeholders
• Problem‑solving mindset, with curiosity to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and suggest improvements
• Ability to manage and prioritise tasks effectively in a fast‑paced or regulated environment
• High standards of professionalism and integrity particularly when handling sensitive or confidential information

Qualifications:

• Graduated in 2025 or are due to complete in 2026
• Minimum achievement or expectation of a 2:1 degree
• An interest and enthusiasm to work in the Financial Services industry
• Able to commute to Cheadle on a daily basis; (the role is not remote)
• A problem solving approach and a keen desire to learn new tools and technologies
• Experience using Microsoft Excel (e.g. formulas, basic analysis); experience with other tools such as Power BI, SQL, Python, or Tableau is desirable but not essential

Additional Information:

Application Process: CV, a telephone interview, and an onsite (Cheadle) assessment centre

Benefits working at Together: 26 days holiday, increasing with service, your birthday off, and bank holidays.