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Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 50 countries draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.
The Business Associate (BA) Program is an exciting pathway into our firm for graduating undergraduate students who are interested in the variety of career opportunities available in the investment management industry. This Boston-based program will help you gain insight into our industry firm and culture as well as knowledge of the many different business divisions that support our investment functions.
As a Business Associate you will develop your business and technical skillset while assimilating into the firm your job and our culture. You will also discover your long-term fit here at the firm and will be placed into positions that are complementary to your skills interests and business needs.
We expect new entrants to join the Business Associate Program in July 2026. During your first two weeks with us you will participate in our Base Camp Development Program. This program is designed to equip you with new skills and knowledge of our clients industry firm and culture while developing a strong internal network. By investing in your personal growth on day one you will help us continue to exceed our clients expectations.
Two-week Base Camp Development program focused on developing skills knowledge and strong internal network
Hybrid work environment allowing for 4 days in person and up to 20% of time working from home
Technology provided to each new hire
Competitive salary and annual bonuses
Comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to medical dental and vision care tuition reimbursement retirement plan and generous paid vacation and sick time
For the Business Associate Class of 2026 opportunities exist in the Client Platform Finance & Administration Global Operations and Legal Compliance & Risk.
Please read the descriptions below for more information on each role. While we encourage a broad interest in the program we do expect applicants to indicate specific interest in a role which they must explain in their statement of interest.
The Client Platform is one of the firms three platforms is comprised of over 600 employees globally and is responsible for aligning the firms investment expertise with client needs now and in the future. Wellington serves an extremely diverse mix of institutional investors located in over 60 countries. Our clients include public funds central banks insurance entities endowments foundations mutual fund sponsors retirement plan sponsors both defined benefit and defined contribution and many other types of view business development and relationship management as a point of differentiation among our experienced professionals are typically specialized by client type and carrying out their respective functions they will take into consideration local nuances and channel differences to ensure a thorough understanding of the unique needs of prospects and clients by being proactive forward-thinking and effective communicators.
This role is well suited for someone who is seeking to learn about the investment industry broadly work collaboratively across functions and build business management project management and analytical skills. Working as a BA within the Client Platform requires a high degree of intellectual curiosity attention to detail written and verbal communication skills proactivity and enthusiasm. Associates will be placed on teams that match your skills and interests with our organizational business needs. This ensures that you are having impact on key projects and initiatives while maximizing the opportunity to develop your skills.
Responsibilities of a BA working within the Client Platform may include but are not limited to:
Prepare presentation materials briefing materials and other collateral materials for prospect calls and meetings as well as new business opportunities with existing clients
Organize prospect and client meeting follow-up items and respond to ad hoc requests as needed
Qualify Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and work with internal constituents to ensure that each RFP receives the appropriate response
Assist with analytics and competitor analysis
Manage Salesforce to allow members of the Client Group to better coordinate client/prospect information and insights
Attend various internal cross functional meetings
Collaborate with members of the department to support external relationships with clients prospects and consultants
Work on ad-hoc projects to support our overall client effort
The Finance and Administration division is a global department comprised of multiple teams: Financial Operations Global Accounting Workplace Services and Global Tax Services. As a Business Associate (BA) you will be placed within one of these specialized teams where you will gain a practical understanding of corporate finance within the asset management industry. You will support key financial functions and provide valuable insights into operational processes contributing to the success of the division. Associates will gain a practical understanding in financial analysis and modeling budgeting and expense management tax research and compliance and cross-functional collaboration with teams such as the Client Group Investment Management and oversight committees.
This role offers a strong foundation in finance and administration helping you develop skills in data analysis attention to detail and financial reporting. This role is ideal for individuals who are detail-oriented possess strong organizational and analytical skills and are eager to collaborate and learn. Proficiency in Microsoft Office specifically Excel and a willingness to ask questions are essential for success.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Ensure the books and records of assigned legal entities are maintained in accordance with GAAP
Assist with the preparation of financial statements in conjunction with annual audits
Prepare filings and surveys for a variety of regulatory agencies with adherence to strict deadlines
Recommending process improvements leveraging any technological expertise
Assist with daily cash management processes including payment execution liquidity management and forecasting
Perform analysis and trade execution related to foreign currency activities hedging and long-term investments
Prepare monthly and ad hoc reporting on hedging results investments and liquidity management
Assist with the annual budget and quarterly forecast updates including work on the consolidated forecast model
Assist with monthly expense analysis for multiple divisions including reporting and direct meetings with leadership
Assist with various projects related to financial modeling/strategic investments
Preparation of tax basis accounting work papers and other work papers supporting tax filings
Prepare quarterly estimated tax payment calculations and annual extensions
Global Operations is a critical part of Wellingtons Infrastructure Platform encompassing four global departments: Client Operations Enterprise Data Fund Services & Privates Operations and Investment Operations. These teams collectively drive the firms operational edge enabling Wellington to meet and exceed the investment and service expectations of clients across the globe. As a Business Associate in Global Operationsyou will gain experience inhow the group designs and executes the infrastructure that supports Wellingtons investment BA program will provide valuable insights intohow operational processes are built for scalability risk mitigation and service excellence. Associates will also gain a practical understanding ofhow Global Operations partners with teams across the firm including the Investment Platform Client Platform and broader Infrastructure Platform to develop and support new capabilities. As a BA you will also observe how the team executes daily processes with precision timeliness and a fiduciary mindset. The Associate will supportongoing initiatives and may be placed in one of several teams depending on business needs and timing: Client Regulatory Operations Derivative Operations Fund Services Reference Data and Trade Operations.
The Legal Compliance & Risk group is a global team that is comprised of three highly collaborative functions that support all aspects of our business: Legal Compliance and Risk. As a Business Associate you will have the opportunity to gain valuable insights into the legal and risk management operations of a global investment management firm. Associates will gain a practical understanding of regulatory frameworks risk mitigation strategies and legal processes that shape the asset management industry. The Business Associate will support the development and execution of compliance programs contribute to risk-reducing initiatives and assist with legal documentation and regulatory filings.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Monitor personal trading gifts and entertainment political contributions conflicts of interest and other related areas for compliance with our Code of Ethics
Participate in our compliance and forensic testing program to determine the firms compliance with its policies and procedures
Assist in the preparation and filing of global regulatory and beneficial ownership filings
Partner with compliance officers and analysts on special projects supporting the compliance program
Support capital markets initiatives related to derivatives trading and private equity transactions
Assist the review and negotiation of investment management agreements to support our institutional client business
Partner with attorneys or analysts on special projects to support regulatory initiatives
Undergraduates from all majors graduating with a bachelors degree between Fall 2025 Summer 2026
Demonstrated interest in investment management
Proficiency in Microsoft Office specifically in Word PowerPoint and Excel
Demonstrated accomplishments in academics
Proven leadership experience and participation in community service and extracurricular activities
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Highest ethical standards and integrity
Well organized ability to multi-task and detail-oriented
Strong work ethic and professionalism
Sharp quantitative analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to synthesize information
Highly motivated self-starter who knows how to take initiative and has a high level of intellectual curiosity
Ability to thrive in a collaborative fast-paced environment
For any questions please email For issues please use our websites career email .
Qualified candidates must submit:
Résumé 1 page length
Statement of interest 2 pages max that addresses:
(1) Why you are interested in working for Wellington Management
(2) Why you are interested in the Business Associate program
(3) What role(s) you are most interested in the program
Unofficial transcript (Condensed to a few pages please dont send >5 pages. Grades for all semesters must be present including up to Spring/Summer 2025. Fall 2025 classes in progress are not required but encouraged.)
All documents must be submitted titled with your Last and First name. You must upload each required document in separate upload boxes - resume statement of interest and transcript. You will submit your resume at the beginning of the application where it says upload Resume/CV and your statement of interest and transcript at the end. Applications with missing documents or information missing from the required questions for the statement of interest will not be considered.
Please note that you cannot change or update your application after you submit it.
The deadline to apply is 12 October 2025 at 12:00PM ET.
Candidates will be notified on an on-going basis but mainly in the weeks after the application deadline. If chosen the First Round will consist of a video interview with a campus recruiter and the program manager. Then Final Round interviews will take place via video with multiple hiring managers.
The start date for the program is July 2026.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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280 CongressNot sure you meet 100% of our qualifications Thats ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill workplace experiences and backgrounds.
As an equal opportunity employer Wellington Management considers all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression religion creed national origin age ancestry disability (physical or mental) medical condition citizenship marital status pregnancy veteran or military status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability or are assisting a candidate with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs please email us at
At Wellington Management our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract inspire and retain the best talent in our strive to pay employees fairly and competitively across all levels and roles. Our approach to compensation considers all aspects of total compensation; all employees are eligible to receive salary variable compensation and benefits. The base salary range for this position is:
no range availableThis range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; role; skills and experience; certifications; and education. This range is an estimate and further details on salary and total compensation aspects will be shared with candidates during the recruitment process.
Base salaryis only one component of Wellingtons total compensation approach. Other rewards may include a discretionary Corporate Bonus and/ or Incentives if addition we offer a comprehensive and high value benefit package to meet the unique needs of our employees and their families and we are committed to fostering a flexible work environment that enables employees to thrive personally and professionally. Examples of our benefits include retirement plan health and wellbeing dental vision and pharmacy coverage health savings account flexible spending accounts and commuter program employee assistance program life and disability insurance adoption assistance back-up childcare tuition/CFA reimbursement and paid time off (leave of absencepaid holidays volunteer sick and vacation time).
We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our support of this commitment our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.
Required Experience:
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