Operations Graduate

24 Month FTC

Location: Edinburgh (hybrid 3 days per week in office)

Salary: £33,000

Closing Date: 14th May 2026

The Opportunity

Are you curious, driven, and ready to shape your future in Investment Management? At Aegon AM, our NextGen Traineeship is your opportunity to build a strong foundation and grow into a well‑rounded asset management professional. Through hands‑on experience on a two‑year fixed‑term contract, you will gain exposure to different areas of the business and close collaboration with industry experts. You’ll develop the skills, insight, and confidence to thrive in a fast‑moving environment and contribute to our ambition of becoming a leading asset manager.

This Role Provides

• Diverse Rotations: Engage in a number of rotations across various divisions related to the scheme you have joined. Each placement broadens your skill set and deepens industry knowledge.
• Comprehensive Training: Benefit from structured training that covers essential topics and advanced concepts in asset management, including behavioural and technical skills such as personal branding, relationship management, AI, and Excel.
• Capstone Projects: Work on real‑world projects that challenge and enhance your practical investment skills.
• Mentorship and Support: Receive guidance from experienced professionals dedicated to your growth and success.

Responsibilities

• Investment Operations & Oversight: Support trade lifecycle activities, operational oversight of outsourced providers, reconciliations, issue management, and control frameworks across the investment operations function. Develop an understanding of investment operations processes and the importance of robust risk and control environments.
• Client & Commercial Operations: Support the delivery of high‑quality client service through reporting, data management, onboarding activities, and operational support. Develop an understanding of client requirements and how operational teams support client relationships and commercial outcomes.
• Change, Transformation & Delivery: Support business change initiatives, including regulatory programmes, process improvement, and technology‑enabled transformation projects. Build knowledge of project delivery, change management, and continuous improvement within a regulated environment.
• Technology: Support the delivery of secure, resilient, and modern technology services across engineering, service management, architecture, and data enablement. Develop awareness of how technology platforms support investment, operational, and client outcomes.
• Information Security: Support information security processes, governance, and risk management activities. Develop an understanding of the firm’s approach to data protection, cyber risk, and fostering a strong culture of security awareness.
• Global Client Experience: Support global and business unit growth ambitions through the provision of industry, market, and client data insights. Contribute to improving client experience through informed analysis and operational support.
• Business Management & Reporting: Support the COO function to operate strategically and effectively by providing leadership with clear insight, strong governance, and coordinated business management support. Assist with reporting, planning, and operational oversight activities to ensure the function operates efficiently and safely.

We’d Love to Hear from You

• Have recently graduated (or nearing completion) with a degree in a relevant discipline such as Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or another field aligned to a technical or financial services environment.
• Demonstrate a clear interest in Investments, Finance, and Operations, with a genuine desire to pursue a long‑term career in this space (e.g., through internships, placements, project work, or extracurricular activities).
• Bring a proactive, can‑do mindset, showing initiative and ownership, comfortable tackling new challenges and eager to learn in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Have the ability to build strong working relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across teams and geographies.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and the confidence to articulate ideas clearly, present information effectively, and engage with colleagues at all levels.

What’s In It For You

• A competitive salary, depending on the experience you bring.
• A non‑contributory pension between 9%-13%.
• A discretionary bonus, depending on personal and company performance.
• 27 days leave per year (plus bank holidays, pro‑rated for part‑time).
• Private medical cover, life assurance, critical illness cover, and enhanced parental leave.
• Lifestyle benefits to help staff live their best lives, including retail discount vouchers, cycle2work scheme, subsidised restaurant, and online GP appointments.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.