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Graduate Sustainable Investment Associate
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About the Role
Salary: £37,000 per annum + Annual Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits
Launch Your Career Where Finance Meets Purpose
The investment industry is changing, and so are we.
We're looking for bright, ambitious graduates who want more than just their first job. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking investment business where you'll help identify companies creating positive environmental and social impact while delivering long-term value for investors.
As a Graduate Sustainable Investment Associate, you'll become part of a collaborative team working on real investment opportunities from the beginning of your career. You'll gain practical experience, receive continuous mentoring and develop a strong understanding of responsible investing, financial markets and company analysis.
Whether you're analysing emerging industries, researching global market trends or supporting investment decisions, you'll play an important role in helping shape future investment strategies.
What You'll Be Doing
No two days are the same. During your graduate programme you'll gain exposure to a wide variety of responsibilities, including:
- Researching companies across global financial markets
- Assessing environmental, social and governance performance
- Supporting investment recommendations through market research
- Monitoring portfolio performance and investment trends
- Producing reports for senior investment professionals
- Reviewing corporate sustainability initiatives
- Identifying investment risks and future growth opportunities
- Analysing industry developments and economic news
- Collaborating with experienced investment managers on live projects
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Why Join Us?
This programme has been designed to give graduates genuine responsibility from day one.
Rather than spending months shadowing others, you'll work alongside experienced professionals who are committed to helping you develop both commercially and professionally. Your ideas will be encouraged, your development will be supported and your achievements will be recognised.
If you're motivated by challenge, enjoy solving problems and want to build a long-term career within investments, you'll thrive in this environment.
Salary & Rewards
- £37,000 starting salary
- Annual discretionary performance bonus
- Investment success incentive scheme
- Salary reviews based on performance
- Employee recognition awards
- Profit-sharing opportunities
Benefits
- Hybrid working available following probation
- Private medical insurance
- Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
- Health and wellbeing allowance
- Premium gym membership contribution
- Season ticket loan
- Enhanced pension contribution
- Employee discounts and lifestyle benefits
- Modern Central London offices
- Regular company social events
- Complimentary refreshments and healthy snacks
Career Development
You'll benefit from a structured graduate development programme designed to accelerate your career.
This includes:
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- One-to-one mentoring
- Personal development workshops
- Exposure to multiple investment functions
- Leadership coaching
- Opportunities to attend investment and sustainability conferences
- Internal promotion opportunities across investment teams
What We're Looking For
We're interested in graduates who enjoy analysing information, solving problems and learning about financial markets.
Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject, including:
- Finance
- Economics
- Accounting
- Business Management
- Mathematics
- Data Analytics
- Environmental Science
- Sustainability
- Politics
- Geography
- Engineering
- Or another related discipline
You'll also bring:
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
- Commercial awareness and curiosity
- A proactive and enthusiastic attitude
- Confidence working with data and research
- The ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Your Future
This graduate programme is designed to provide a clear route into long-term investment careers. Successful graduates may progress into positions including Investment Analyst, Portfolio Associate, ESG Research Analyst, Responsible Investment Consultant or Investment Manager.
If you're ready to begin your career with an organisation investing in both your future and the future of global markets, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career in sustainable investment.
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