Early Careers Programme - Technology

Fixed Term Contract Duration - 24 Months

About the Business

Quilter plc is a leading wealth management business, helping to enable brighter financial futures for every generation. Quilter oversees £119.4 billion in customer investments (as at end December 2024). It has an adviser and customer offering spanning financial advice, investment platforms, multi-asset investment solutions, and discretionary fund management. The business is comprised of two segments: Affluent and High Net Worth.

At Quilter we never stand still. Our foundations are rooted in our extraordinary expertise, which is trusted by hundreds of thousands of customers, but we have great ambitions to stay one step ahead and make an even greater difference to the people and communities we serve. Our business is transforming, continually modernising, and becoming even more customer centric.

A message from Sarah Houlston, Chief Operating Officer

At Quilter, we are committed to creating an environment that supports colleagues to excel in their careers and be at their best. I am a strong supporter of talent development and career progression and will always encourage my team to continue to learn, grow their knowledge and take ownership of their personal development.

I am excited to welcome new talent through our new early careers programme. I look forward to seeing them grow their skills and knowledge, gain valuable experience, and contribute to building a diverse and dynamic workforce ready to embrace the opportunities of tomorrow.

About the Role

• Level: 1
• Location: Quilter House, Southampton
• Contract: Two year fixed term contract
• Department: Technology
• Salary: £26,000pa

As part of our two-year Early Careers Programme within the Quilter Technology Team, you will gain valuable experience in a leading wealth management firm. Upon successful completion of the programme, you may be offered a position within one of our teams. During your programme, you'll have the exciting opportunity to rotate through various core technology teams. This hands-on experience will immerse you in a range of activities, giving you a comprehensive understanding of our function and allowing you to develop core technical skills, gain business knowledge and work on key projects.

• Service Operations: Enabling seamless client experiences, efficient portfolio management and compliance with financial regulations.
• Info Sec: Working closely within the team to understand the importance of protecting client data, preventing cyber threats, ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining secure systems access.
• Software Engineering: Developing, maintaining, and enhancing software systems to support financial operations, improve customer experiences and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
• Data: Gaining experience within the data team who help manage financial information through governance, engineering, analytics and security.

The role is based in our Southampton office, and there will be some opportunity to work from home.

About You

We are looking for individuals with a passion for technology and finance, regardless of their degree subject, and are open to candidates with or without a degree. All we ask is that you complete any studies before September 2025, when the programme starts. As part of the programme, we will support you in obtaining a qualification to support you within your role.

In addition, we also ask that:

• You have a passion for technology, with an eagerness to learn about our industry.
• You have excellent analytical skills, a keen attention to detail, and a curious mind.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• You are a team player, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues across different departments.
• You have clear and concise communication skills to liaise effectively with various stakeholders.
• You are proactive, with a can-do attitude and eager to take on new challenges.
• You have a strong work ethic and want to grow your career.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.) and some experience of programming would be helpful.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this programme and can only consider candidates who have right to work in the UK.

Join us and be part of the future of wealth management technology!

Inclusion & Diversity

We value diversity and strive to promote inclusivity in all aspects of our culture. We believe in equal opportunities for all, ensuring that no applicant encounters less favourable treatment based on anything but their skills, qualifications, experience, and potential. We celebrate the unique contributions of a diverse workforce and create a respectful, nurturing environment where every colleague can thrive.

Values

• Do the right thing: We act with integrity and are proudly committed to going above and beyond in service of our clients and the support we provide our communities.
• Always curious: We continuously seek new ideas and knowledge so we’re one step ahead of our clients’ needs.
• Embrace challenge: We aim high to transform our potential into meaningful outcomes.
• Stronger together: Combining our diverse talents, we accomplish more collectively than we ever could do alone.

Core Benefits

• Holiday: 182 hours (26 days)
• Quilter Incentive Scheme: All employees are eligible to participate in incentive scheme, to incentivise business performance and their contribution.
• Pension Scheme: A non-contributory company pension scheme that can be boosted through personal contributions.
• Healthcare Cash Plan: Jersey employees only.
• Benefit Allowance: A cash benefit allowance is payable in lieu of some of our core benefits.

In addition to our core benefits, we offer a range of flexible benefits to UK employees that you can choose from and pay for conveniently via a salary deduction.