Investments Graduate

Applications close 23rd October. We would encourage you to apply as soon as possible as these will be reviewed on a rolling basis.What working with us offers….

Our Graduate Programme provides real-life experience in a collaborative and inclusive environment. Over the course of your programme, you will gain exposure to leaders, cultivate your business knowledge, work on projects that directly impact the business you support, and network in a welcoming atmosphere. Columbia Threadneedle Investments offers employees the opportunity to grow and develop personally and professionally in a flexible work environment designed to support individual needs.

With access to our Business Resource Networks – which includes the Black Employee Network, Young Professionals Network, PRIDE Network – you will increase your own sense of belonging and engage in important networking and development opportunities. Join us as a Graduate and lay the foundation for your future.

Key ResponsibilitiesHow you’ll spend your time…

As an Investments Graduate (part of the LDP - Leadership Development Programme), you’ll rotate through and work alongside experienced Investment professionals. Rotations may include, but are not limited to the following business areas:

• Equity & Fixed Income Research

• Portfolio Management Teams

• Equity & Fixed Income Trading

As we are a member firm of Investment20/20 you will also have the opportunity to develop yourself through their centrally organised professional development activities for the first year of your contract. This will enable you to form a vibrant network with other 250 trainees and apprentices from across the industry at social, professional development and insight events.

After exploring the breadth of the business unit(s) through each rotation, you may have the opportunity to apply for a permanent position within Columbia Threadneedle.

To be eligible for the programme, you should:

• Be available to start no later than September 2025.

• Be a current final year student graduating in summer 2025.

• Be able to commit to complete the full 24-month programme.

Key CapabilitiesTo be successful in this role you will...

As an Investments Graduate, you should have high degree of self-motivation with strong integrity and ethics that aligns with Columbia Threadneedle’s core values (Client Focus, Excellence, Respect, and Integrity).

You should also demonstrate:

• Proven organisation skills and ability to manage time effectively.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel.

If you also had this, it would be great…

• Coding or Python skills is highly desirable, although not essential.

• Adept Data Analysis skills would be beneficial: this will become a key part of your role.

Application Process

You will be asked to answer the following questions in a maximum of 200 words each: 

• Explain why you want to work at Columbia Threadneedle Investments and how you demonstrate our core values. 

• Describe a recent financial news story that has interested you and explain why. 

• Tell us about your greatest achievement. Why is it your greatest achievement and what did you learn from it? 

The use of AI Technology

The purpose of these application questions is to give applicants an opportunity share their personal experiences and thought processes with the hiring manager. We know that AI is an increasingly useful tool and we’re happy for you to use it to research and help form an answer, but you should not submit wholly AI generated answers – This will be checked.

About Columbia Threadneedle Investments

Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses.

We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,500 people working together. Our expertise is diverse with more than 650 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements.

Columbia Threadneedle is a people business and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that supports the diversity of our employees and reflects our broader communities and client-base.

We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter.

Full time

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Human Capital