Business Risk Analysis & Insight Placement Programme

Motability Operations Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mobility solutions provider is seeking a motivated individual for a 12-month placement in their Business Risk team in Bristol. This position involves using Excel and Power BI to analyze data, support risk management, and drive change. Candidates should be in their second year of a technical degree and eager to enhance their skills while making a meaningful impact. The role offers hybrid working options, with a start date in July 2026.

Benefits

Mentoring and personal development

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive and accessible recruitment process

Qualifications

• Thriving in the second year of your technical degree that includes a year in industry.
• Able to confidently use Excel and wants to build strong automation and Power BI skills.
• Excited to join us in our Bristol office at least three days a week.
• Eager to start in July 2026.

Responsibilities

• Support Business Risk team in achieving objectives.
• Deliver innovative business reporting and analysis.
• Turn data and insights into practical tools and reporting.

Skills

Confident in Excel

Interest in Power BI

Curiosity and problem-solving

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Eager to learn

Education

Technical degree with industry placement

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

About The Role

Join us in revolutionising risk insight, analysis and reporting across MO. We’re driving the evolution and integration of risk activities, creating a more sustainable model that maximises efficiency and accuracy. Delivering innovative, user-friendly and reliable business reporting and analysis that meets key stakeholder requirements is our mission. We identify trends and make strategic recommendations for future focus and development. Support our Business Risk team in achieving both short-term and long-term objectives, ensuring the Executive and governance committees have the assurance that risks are effectively captured, controlled, and remain within the set risk appetite.

Who you’ll be working with

The Business Risk team are part of the Business Risk & Compliance function that sits within the Finance Division.

The team is a key component of MO’s second line function as part of MO’s approach to the 3 lines model for risk management. Risk is owned by the first line business areas with the Business Risk team supporting, advising and capturing key risks and ensuring the appropriate approach to mitigation and control, ensuring risks are managed within the appetite defined by the business.

Our 12-month placement programme is built on three key pillars:

Making an Impact, Personal Development and the Project.

Making an Impact – get involved in meaningful work that adds real value from day one. You’ll support your team’s goals and help deliver work that makes a difference – for your team, and for the people we do it all for: our customers.

Personal Development – build your confidence and skills through mentoring, learning sessions and events – all designed to support your growth and goals.

The Project – work with other students to lead a project that creates real, positive impact.

Our programmes go above and beyond just the day job. You’ll gain valuable experience in your chosen business area while also having the space and opportunity to challenge yourself and develop your skills.

About You

You’re someone who enjoys working with data and solving problems. You know your way around Excel and feel confident using it to explore information and build simple tools that make everyday tasks easier. You may have started using Power BI or automation tools, or you might be keen to learn. Either way, you’re curious and ready to build those skills with support.

You’re interested in how things work, and you enjoy asking questions to find out more. You like speaking to people, understanding their challenges, and helping them improve how they work. You feel confident communicating with different teams and can represent your own team in a clear, professional way.

You don’t need to be an expert in everything, but you do need to bring the right mindset. We’re looking for someone who:

• Is confident using Excel
• Is interested in tools like Power BI or process automation
• Enjoys working with others and asking thoughtful questions
• Likes to stay organised and gets satisfaction from getting the details right
• Enjoys learning new things and getting involved in solving real problems

This placement gives you the chance to apply your technical skills and develop new ones in a real business environment. You’ll help turn data and insight, including Management Information (MI), into practical tools and reporting that support better decisions. You’ll work with teams across the organisation to help them manage risk in smarter and more effective ways.

You won’t just be learning. You’ll be making a real impact. If you’re ready to contribute, grow and be part of a team that drives change, we’d love to hear from you.

Minimum criteria

You’ll need all of these.

• Thriving in the second year of your technical degree that includes a year in industry
• Able to confidently use Excel and wants to build strong automation and Power BI skills
• Excited to join us in our Bristol office at least three days a week
• Eager to start in July 2026

Motability Operations is a Disability Confident Leader

As a Disability Confident Leader, any applicant considered to have a disability who meets the minimum criteria as set out in the role profile, will be offered an interview.

We also have a responsibility to actively seek out and attract disabled candidates by providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. This involves flexibility and adjusting as required when assessing candidates to ensure those with a disability have the best possible chance of demonstrating their suitability for the job.

Recruitment Stages

1) Application Stage: Submit your CV and responses to four questions

2) Video Assessment: One way video assessment with five questions; you will have 6 days to complete from invitation

3) Virtual Interview: Meet with an Early Careers Recruitment team member; interviews typically between 31 October and 3 November 2025

4) Assessment Centre: Final stage at Bristol office; typically a day with two assessors and an activity; 26 November 2025; successful candidates begin 6 July 2026

About The Company

Motability Operations is a unique organisation with a strong sense of purpose and a real commercial edge to provide mobility solutions to over 860,000 customers and their families across the UK. We are the largest car fleet operator in the UK and work with a network of around 5,000 car dealers and major manufacturers. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding customer service and have an independently verified customer satisfaction rating of 9.4 out of 10.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do: We find solutions, We drive change, We care.

We operate hybrid working across the organisation, mixing on-site office time with remote work in the UK. This supports work/life balance and flexibility, including up to 2 days per week remote work.

At Motability Operations, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide accessible offices and flexible working where possible.

Please note, Motability Operations reserves the right to close applications earlier if a suitable number of quality applications are received. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.