Technology Team Work Placement - Fulcrum

You will join as part of the Investment20/20 programme.

About us

Fulcrum is a highly innovative, independent asset manager with a broad range of investment capabilities. We are driven to provide our clients with balance for their investments in an ever-changing world. We are based in London, with a presence in Australia, New York and Japan. We are a firm of around 100 people. 

What we believe in

Our values of INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, EXCELLENCE, INTEGRITY & SUSTAINABILITY guide us. They influence us every day in terms of the way we work, how we interact both with each other, and the relationships we build with our clients. The foundation of our values is built on a commitment to having a positive impact on each other and the world around us. We want everyone to feel they are integral part of our mission, to contribute in their own unique way and to enjoy their work. 

What we are looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Technology team for one year.  

The Team

Join our internal Technology team and help build the proprietary platform that drives our asset management operations. You'll work directly on our proprietary system that traders, portfolio managers, and analysts rely on every day.

Programme information

You will join as part of the Investment20/20 programme and you will have opportunities to meet and network with over 300 trainees across the industry and participate in socials and insight events. 

This is a fixed term role for one year with a salary of £25,500. There will be commercially relevant training and continuous support throughout your entire time with us, including continued professional development. You will receive 25 days annual leave. This role is based in London. 

Responsibilities 

Training will be given according to your current skill level. These are some of the activities you will be involved in: 

• Write and test code for our investment management systems
• Debug production issues alongside experienced developers
• Participate in design discussions for new features
• Interface with front office teams to understand their workflow and requirements

Technical environment: Java distributed platform, Python and Matlab. Running in AWS via DevOps practices.

Skills and requirements

• Computer Science or related undergraduate degree (any year)
• Solid programming fundamentals in at least one language
• Genuine interest in financial markets (no prior experience required)
• Good problem-solving instinct and willingness to dig into complex systems 

How to apply

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK by the start of and for the duration of the placement.

Please apply with your CV and a brief note (no more than 500 words) about why technology in asset management interests you.

PLEASE NOTE: The use of AI: 

The purpose of this question is to give applicants an opportunity share their thought processes with the hiring manager. We know that AI is an increasingly useful tool but you should not submit wholly AI generated answers. 

Save you application as a single, named PDF. Please send your application by midnight on 3rd August 2025 with the subject line "Technology Placement Application”. 

All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please apply early. Successful applicants will be invited for interviews during August.

If you have any further questions, please visit our website for more details.

Please let the recruitment team know if you have a disability, condition or difference that may require us to make adaptations. 

Key Dates: 

Closing date: 3rd August 2025

Start date: September

To encourage inclusivity in the investment industry, Fulcrum are proud to be part of The Diversity Project, which aims to achieve diversity across gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, age and disability. Fulcrum strives to ensure that opportunities to work and develop at the firm are open to all. Fulcrum are committed to conscious inclusion that facilitates a culture of belonging. We believe the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better the firm becomes.