Year in Industry Asset Allocation Programme London 2026
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19 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Asset Allocation team manage a variety of multi-asset funds which utilise the benefits of diversification to reduce risk while maintaining an attractive return to investors.
These funds range from passive to active strategies and serve DB schemes DC schemes and retail investors. The team uses quantitative and qualitative analysis including tail risk assessment and ongoing risk/performance monitoring to determine optimal allocations and ensure long-term objectives are met.
The Asset Allocation year in industry programme has been designed to help you reach your potential. You will develop your skill set gain valuable work experience all whilst earning a competitive salary.
With support every step of the way you will contribute to the success of a team and be supported by your line manager. As part of a Future Talent cohort you will also have the opportunity to connect with your peers and colleagues though networking opportunities and social events.
What you might work on
The responsibilities of this role are wide ranging and you will be exposed to a wide range of activities to help support the ongoing operations of the team. This includes:
- Joining the front office investment management team across a variety of tasks that aid the teams investment process and distribution efforts
- Collaborating with the teams economists strategists portfolio managers and investment specialists on daily activities
- Carrying out daily tasks to support the ongoing operations of the team
- Contributing to longer-term projects that develop quantitative and presentation skills
- Analysing numerical and time series data using qualitative and quantitative methods and applying Python and other commonly used tools across teams for data analysis
After completing the internship theres a chance you could be offered a graduate role (upon completion of your degree).
Any offer will depend on how you perform during your placement and the graduate roles available at the time. If you do receive an offer it will be for the same business area where you did your placement. Please note we can only accept one application per person across all of our intern roles. Therefore please think carefully about the programme you intend to apply for because your first application will be considered as your only application.
We recruit on a rolling basis and this role is likely to fill quickly. To give yourself the best chance we recommend applying as soon as possible.
Qualifications :
Who were looking for:
First and foremost were looking for undergraduates with curiosity and a strong desire to learn. You dont need prior industry experience but well want to see that you have the skills and mindset to grow quickly. These include:
- On track for a 2.1 Degree in any subject we are open to all subject backgrounds
- Penultimate year student studying in a four-year course (graduating in 2028)
- B in A Level Maths
- Right to work in the UK
- Curious motivated and have a desire to learn more about a career in Investment Management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
- Excellent organisation skills and the ability to prioritise.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and the ability to code is desirable. Python and VBA is preferred.
Additional Information :
Whatever your role we reward ability performance and attitude with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Your hard work will be rewarded when you join us.
At L&G we believe its possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all.
If you join us youll be part of a welcoming inclusive culture with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds views and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.
We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time term-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand we accommodate requests when we can.
It doesnt matter if you dont meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths potential and connection to our purpose.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
Legal & General (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor.We’ve been safeguarding people’s financial futures since 1836, and strive to build a better society, while improving the lives of our customers and creating value for shareholders.We are one of th ... View more
