Investment20/20 |

Investment20/20 provides access to a network of investment management firms committed to helping you start, grow, and succeed in the industry.

Over 60 investment management firms offer Investment20/20 trainee jobs . The Trainee Programme is at least a 12-month full time paid job with training, support and networking opportunities. Trainees are employed by the firm and enrolled on the Investment20/20 Trainee Programme.

Investment20/20 trainee jobs are released all year round and are open to those with and without a degree. Job roles vary and require different skills.

To become a trainee, you apply directly to the recruiting employer, and you can apply for multiple roles. Over 200 trainee jobs are released every year, each with its own closing date. You can apply for multiple Investment20/20 trainee jobs. Register on the Investment20/20 website to get the latest trainee opportunities.

You will go through a recruitment process for each job. The application process is outlined on each job description. It will mostly include a CV, covering letter, a short task, and an interview. Sometimes the process may include psychometric tests and assessment centres. Once you begin your Investment20/20 Trainee role, you will enrol on the Investment20/20 trainee development programme.

In addition to training by their employer, Investment20/20 trainee access the Investment20/20 development programme, which is a series of sessions aimed at the development of industry knowledge, skills and networking. Trainees have a chance to take part in a range of development opportunities which include:

• Investment20/20 trainee development session
• On the job specific role training
• Investment20/20 Career Ambassadors
• Trainee Forum
• Investment20/20 Trainee and Alumni LinkedIn group

At the end of the 12 months, trainees are often offered a permanent role at their employer, however this cannot be guaranteed. You will continue to be a member of the Investment20/20 community, invited to networking sessions and other ongoing development opportunities.

Prepare your application so that the recruiter can understand your motivation and how your skills relate to those outlined on the job description. Complete the three steps below to get started!

• Research the sector

Complete some introductory research about the purpose of investment management by looking at the Investment20/20 website to help prepare your application. You can also find out more about the investment management sector on The Investment Association website.

• Research the employer

You may find it useful to find the answers to the below questions to help you get started on your employer research:

• What are the organisation values?
• How is their organisation structured?
• What information can you find about the investment strategy?
• Are they a global firm?
• Have they had any merger or acquisitions in the recent past?
• What is their approach to diversity and inclusion?

This research will help you to become familiar with the organisation and will enable you to reference key information in your application and interview answers.

Visit the ‘our employers’ page to find information on each of the Investment20/20 employer members.

You can also follow firms on their LinkedIn page so that you can access any thought leadership, research papers or podcasts that they release. You can also follow Investment20/20 on LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and X

• Research the role

Do these three things before an interview and as part of your overall application process:

• Re-read the job description, highlight the skills that the employer requires and identify experiences from your life that demonstrate that you have these skills.
• Save the job description as once the role closes it will disappear from the website.
• Highlight anything on the job description that you would like to better understand.

Born out of a need to drive an inclusive investment industry, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. Our mission is to achieve systemic change across the industry so that all investment management firms hire for potential rather than academic background or experience alone.

The coming together of people from different cultures, backgrounds and experiences brings diverse skills and perspectives. Together this drives creativity to solve complex problems and create innovative solutions helping businesses be more resilient and to thrive. While good for business, it also helps industry better reflect the investors, communities and people we serve.