Graduate Operational Transformation

SS&C is a leading provider of mission-critical, AI-powered technology and services empowering financial services and healthcare organizations to work smarter, faster, and securely. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has offices worldwide. More than 23,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.

Job Description

Location: Basildon (with occasional travel to London) | Full-time | Graduate

Programme | Start Date: September/October 2026
 

Department: Operational Transformation

Are you interested in how businesses improve processes, deliver change and drive innovation?

Join SS&C as a Graduate Operational Transformation Associate and gain hands-on experience supporting strategic transformation programmes across the business. Working mainly in our Basildon office you will work with stakeholders at all levels, contribute to major change initiatives, and help identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation, AI and process improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to develop a career in business transformation, project delivery, operational excellence or business change.

What you'll be doing

• Support the delivery of transformation programmes and business initiatives.
• Maintain programme and project plans and track key milestones.
• Produce management information, reporting and programme documentation.
• Support stakeholder communications and engagement activities.
• Track programme benefits, resource planning and capacity management.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.

What we're looking for

Eligibility

Graduated within the last two years, or due to graduate in 2026, with a minimum 2:2 degree in a relevant discipline.

Relevant degree disciplines

• Business Management
• Project Management
• Operations Management
• Economics
• Finance
• Data Analytics
• Computer Science
• Information Systems
• Engineering
• Or a related discipline

Essential skills

• Strong interest in business transformation, project delivery and operational excellence.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to communicate confidently with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Interest in automation, AI and digital transformation.

Desirable skills

• Experience with Power BI or data visualisation tools.
• Exposure to project work, process improvement or business change.
• Awareness of automation or AI technologies.

Working in a data and AI-driven organisation

At SS&C, we are increasingly leveraging data and artificial intelligence to enhance our products, services and decision-making.

We're not expecting you to be an AI expert, but we're looking for individuals who:

• Are comfortable working with data.
• Are curious about AI and emerging technologies.
• Enjoy learning new tools and ways of working.
• Can think critically about improving business outcomes.

Your development and support

As part of our graduate programme, you'll benefit from:

• Our Rising Professionals Programme
• Access to the Aspiring Leaders Programme
• Ongoing mentoring and support
• Graduate networking events and community activities
• Opportunities to build relationships across the business

Your development

In your first 6-12 months, you'll support key initiatives including our Efficiency & Automation Programme and Offshoring Programme. As your confidence grows, you'll take on greater responsibility and have opportunities to develop skills in transformation, business analysis, automation and AI-enabled change.

Important to know

• 37.5 hours per week (9:00am - 5:00pm)
• Based in Basildon with occasional travel to London
• We are unable to offer visa sponsorship

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Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.