IT Business Support Trainee
Amundi, the leading European asset manager, offers its 100 million clients – retail, institutional and corporate – a complete range of savings and investment solutions in active and passive management, in traditional or real assets.
With its six international investment hubs and offices in more than 35 countries, financial and extra-financial research capabilities and long-standing commitment to responsible investment, Amundi is a key player in the asset management landscape. It is the only European player to rank in the top 10 asset managers worldwide.
Amundi clients benefit from the expertise and advice of 4,800 employees in more than 35 countries. A subsidiary of the Crédit Agricole group and listed on the stock exchange, Amundi currently manages more than €1.8 trillion of assets.
Why join us?
We continuously encourage our people to draw on their entrepreneurial spirit, which at Amundi is fostered by a culture of fast growth and business development that promotes innovation and problem-solving. We are convinced that encouraging people to take an entrepreneurial approach is the best way to leverage business opportunities across functional lines and borders and the key to sustainable growth. We also take our responsibility towards society very seriously having embedded responsible investing since our creation in 2010 in everything we do, working every day in the interests of our clients and society.
Therefore, we look for individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset and who understand that to create value you need to lead, question, innovate, and continuously strive to improve.
Our goal is to retain, nurture and develop talent, through mobility and training. By offering our people the opportunity to acquire knowledge and broaden their horizon, we help them reach their maximum potential and create added-value, for themselves and for Amundi.
Programme information
You will join as a trainee as part of the Investment20/20 programme. While we can’t guarantee a permanent position at the end of the 12-month contract, it is our intention to make an offer to extend a further year, but this is up to how well you perform. 75% of Investment20/20 trainees are offered permanent positions.
Our traineeship will introduce you to investment management and you will gain industry knowledge, experience and develop relationships enabling you to progress your career and provide you with skills to secure a permanent role. We will support you in achieving a professional qualification if this is something you are interested in doing. As part of the Investment20/20 programme, you will have opportunities to meet and network with over 300 trainees across the industry and participate in socials and insight events.
Our trainee programme is a fixed term one-year contract. You will receive 25 days annual leave. All roles are based in London.
Programme Summary
This is a programme intended to give you a breadth of knowledge and experience within the business to enable you to make informed decisions about where you would like to develop your career.
Responsibilities include
This role will be providing application support to Amundi UK staff on our in-house developed investment management platform. This will include:
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Providing first-line application support to end users
-
Working in close proximity to investment teams to understand their needs and provide effective day-to-day support
-
Providing user training and guidance on system functionality
-
Creating SQL reports and data extracts to support operational and investment activities
-
Drafting specifications for new features, enhancements and application corrections
-
Supporting the testing and implementation of fixes, changes and improvements to the applications
-
Contributing to the modernisation of tools and processes used by the team
-
Developing smart, practical tools to adapt to specific business situations and improve efficiency.
Skills/Experience:
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Demonstrable enthusiasm, curiosity and interest in Investment Management
-
High SQL and Python (or other scripting languages) skills for data analysis and automation
-
Experience of identifying opportunities to modernise tools and improve processes
-
Ability to work closely with investment teams and translate business needs into practical support and system improvements
-
Experience in drafting clear specifications for new features, fixes and enhancements
-
Great verbal and written communication skills
-
Highly organised with excellent multitasking abilities
-
Excellent time management skills and a great team-player attitude
-
Proactive, adaptable and comfortable taking ownership and responsibility
-
Detail-oriented with high organisational skills
-
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel and Word
-
Excellent written and spoken English
Additional
At all times the role holder will adhere to FCA and SMCR rules as well as the Company’s policies and procedures. Where appropriate, the role holder will seek guidance from Head of Compliance, Senior Management or HR.
How to apply
Please apply by sending your CV with the subject line ‘Amundi – IT Business Support Trainee'
Successful candidates will be asked for a video interview with the hiring manager, followed by video interviews with the team and HR.
Start date: 1st July 2026
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Investment20/20
Management & business +3
About us
Investment20/20 helps drive a forward thinking, responsible and inclusive investment industry where every firm attracts, develops and retains talented people from all backgrounds. Since 2013, we have helped more than 2,100 aspiring professionals start their career in investment management. Our unique paid Trainee Programme provides at least a 12-month paid job and an opportunity to develop the skills, experience, knowledge and network that helps our trainees continue to build their career.
Sectors
Locations
Amundi, the leading European asset manager, offers its 100 million clients – retail, institutional and corporate – a complete range of savings and investment solutions in active and passive management, in traditional or real assets.
With its six international investment hubs and offices in more than 35 countries, financial and extra-financial research capabilities and long-standing commitment to responsible investment, Amundi is a key player in the asset management landscape. It is the only European player to rank in the top 10 asset managers worldwide.
Amundi clients benefit from the expertise and advice of 4,800 employees in more than 35 countries. A subsidiary of the Crédit Agricole group and listed on the stock exchange, Amundi currently manages more than €1.8 trillion of assets.
Why join us?
We continuously encourage our people to draw on their entrepreneurial spirit, which at Amundi is fostered by a culture of fast growth and business development that promotes innovation and problem-solving. We are convinced that encouraging people to take an entrepreneurial approach is the best way to leverage business opportunities across functional lines and borders and the key to sustainable growth. We also take our responsibility towards society very seriously having embedded responsible investing since our creation in 2010 in everything we do, working every day in the interests of our clients and society.
Therefore, we look for individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset and who understand that to create value you need to lead, question, innovate, and continuously strive to improve.
Our goal is to retain, nurture and develop talent, through mobility and training. By offering our people the opportunity to acquire knowledge and broaden their horizon, we help them reach their maximum potential and create added-value, for themselves and for Amundi.
Programme information
You will join as a trainee as part of the Investment20/20 programme. While we can’t guarantee a permanent position at the end of the 12-month contract, it is our intention to make an offer to extend a further year, but this is up to how well you perform. 75% of Investment20/20 trainees are offered permanent positions.
Our traineeship will introduce you to investment management and you will gain industry knowledge, experience and develop relationships enabling you to progress your career and provide you with skills to secure a permanent role. We will support you in achieving a professional qualification if this is something you are interested in doing. As part of the Investment20/20 programme, you will have opportunities to meet and network with over 300 trainees across the industry and participate in socials and insight events.
Our trainee programme is a fixed term one-year contract. You will receive 25 days annual leave. All roles are based in London.
Programme Summary
This is a programme intended to give you a breadth of knowledge and experience within the business to enable you to make informed decisions about where you would like to develop your career.
Responsibilities include
This role will be providing application support to Amundi UK staff on our in-house developed investment management platform. This will include:
-
Providing first-line application support to end users
-
Working in close proximity to investment teams to understand their needs and provide effective day-to-day support
-
Providing user training and guidance on system functionality
-
Creating SQL reports and data extracts to support operational and investment activities
-
Drafting specifications for new features, enhancements and application corrections
-
Supporting the testing and implementation of fixes, changes and improvements to the applications
-
Contributing to the modernisation of tools and processes used by the team
-
Developing smart, practical tools to adapt to specific business situations and improve efficiency.
Skills/Experience:
-
Demonstrable enthusiasm, curiosity and interest in Investment Management
-
High SQL and Python (or other scripting languages) skills for data analysis and automation
-
Experience of identifying opportunities to modernise tools and improve processes
-
Ability to work closely with investment teams and translate business needs into practical support and system improvements
-
Experience in drafting clear specifications for new features, fixes and enhancements
-
Great verbal and written communication skills
-
Highly organised with excellent multitasking abilities
-
Excellent time management skills and a great team-player attitude
-
Proactive, adaptable and comfortable taking ownership and responsibility
-
Detail-oriented with high organisational skills
-
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel and Word
-
Excellent written and spoken English
Additional
At all times the role holder will adhere to FCA and SMCR rules as well as the Company’s policies and procedures. Where appropriate, the role holder will seek guidance from Head of Compliance, Senior Management or HR.
How to apply
Please apply by sending your CV with the subject line ‘Amundi – IT Business Support Trainee'
Successful candidates will be asked for a video interview with the hiring manager, followed by video interviews with the team and HR.
Start date: 1st July 2026
Investment20/20
Management & business +3
About us
Investment20/20 helps drive a forward thinking, responsible and inclusive investment industry where every firm attracts, develops and retains talented people from all backgrounds. Since 2013, we have helped more than 2,100 aspiring professionals start their career in investment management. Our unique paid Trainee Programme provides at least a 12-month paid job and an opportunity to develop the skills, experience, knowledge and network that helps our trainees continue to build their career.
