Trainee Associate, Investment Operations - - 12 month FTC (Investment20/20 Programme)

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Trainee Associate, Investment Operations 12 month FTC (Investment20/20 Programme)

As one of the world's leading asset managers, Invesco is dedicated to helping investors worldwide achieve their financial objectives. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world.

If you're looking for challenging work, smart colleagues, and a global employer with a social conscience, come explore your potential at Invesco. Make a difference every day!

Job Description

The Investment20/20 Programme
We are proud to be a part of the Investment20/20 initiative, and we are delighted to be recruiting for a number of 12 month placements across the business. You'll have the chance to play an active role and contribute to the success of the function, and with this, you'll gain industry knowledge and experience whilst developing relationships.

These roles are traineeship opportunities, so we are specifically looking for school leavers, college leavers, graduates, and non-graduates. We offer entry-level work experiences that will inspire and challenge you!

What are we looking for?
We are seeking a self-motivated and proactive individual to join our Investment Operations team to provide first-class support for asset strategy implementation for the multi funds. The successful individual will be involved in a wide variety of tasks and duties contributing to process improvement efforts and automation initiatives where possible.

This role will be based in our new London offices located at 60 London Wall.

You will be involved in:

• Assisting in preparing monthly investor reports for Portfolio Managers' review
• Assisting in updating the Core Database with data collected from various underlying funds
• Assisting in preparing the Fund Manager's report in the annual report
• Supporting the preparation of transaction documentation, KYC/AML checks, and other administrative tasks as needed.
• Implementing, managing, and tracking reporting timetables (tax, regulatory, corporate, internal).

What do we need from you?

• Interest in financial services, investment management, or a related field
• Proficient user of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated and team-oriented, with strong time management skills to prioritize deadlines.
• Analytical, organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills required.
• Seeks out insightful, smart ideas to raise personal and team standards.
• Demonstrates the ability to think creatively to find solutions.
• Is seen as a proactive, 'can-do' individual who consistently delivers on commitments made.

Please Note:

• We are unable to accept industry placement year students onto this programme
• We require all applicants to have the right to work in the UK until at least January 2027
• Please do not apply if you have already completed the Investment20/20 programme at another firm

The application process, key dates and information:

• Closing date for applications: Friday 21st March 2025
• The assessment process will include:
  - CV Review
  - Video Interview (containing both video and written questions)
  - Final Interview
• Start date of the programme: October 2025
• Salary: £26,500 per annum

Full Time / Part Time: Full time

Worker Type: Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Exempt (Yes / No): No

Workplace Model:
At Invesco, our workplace model supports our culture and meets the needs of our clients while providing flexibility our employees value. As a full-time employee, compliance with the workplace policy means working with your direct manager to create a schedule where you will work in your designated office at least three days a week, with two days working outside an Invesco office.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! We want all of our candidates to shine during the application and selection process, so if you need any adjustments to be made, please send an e-mail to . Please include your name, the job you are interested in, and the type of adjustment you need (for example; breaks during your interview, remote interviews, additional time for assessments or other required adjustments)

We promote a working environment that welcomes everyone and creates inclusive teams, celebrates difference and encourages everyone to be themselves at work.

Our commitment to the community and environmental, social and governance investing:
We partner with charitable organisations globally to make an impact in the communities where we live and work. Our people are encouraged to support the charities they feel most passionate about. We are also committed to environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing. We serve our clients in this space as a trusted partner both on specific responsible investment product strategies as well as part of our commitment to deliver a superior investment experience.

Recruitment Agencies:
Invesco has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly. Invesco will not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired. When we do use agencies, we have a PSL in place, so please do not contact hiring managers directly.

Regulatory:
This position may fall in-scope of one or multiple regimes/directives.