Traditional Investments Graduate Program

About the Role

• Structured development and hands-on experience.
• Program starts in Fall.
• Undertake a 2-year program within Traditional Asset Classes.
• Possible rotations include Trading, Fixed Income Investments, Equities, and/or Xtrackers (the company’s flagship ETF product).

Key Responsibilities

• Work with diverse teams across departments and countries.
• Share ideas, think creatively, and help shape the world of asset management.
• Take ownership, make decisions, and grow through hands-on learning.
• Become an integral part of the global community and the company’s network.
• Day-to-day management of traditional asset class portfolios for cash investing to investment grade to high yield to equities.
• Support portfolio managers with trade execution, portfolio trades, and credit default swap orders in compliance with trading procedures and portfolio guidelines.
• Monitor the public bond market, assess relative value, and provide investment recommendations for specific securities aligned with portfolio strategies.
• Build and maintain external relationships with banks, broker-dealers, and financial marketplace counterparts.
• Participate in internal meetings with portfolio managers and research as part of the investment decision-making process.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Minimum of intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Microsoft Word and PowerPoint are helpful.
• Financial modeling and analysis (preferred, not required).
• An enthusiasm for using technology and AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Curiosity and a willingness to learn.
• Critical thinking and sound judgement.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Strong interest in financial markets evidenced by coursework or relevant experiences.
• Develop skills needed to work effectively in a rapidly evolving industry.
• Understand the importance of responsible and ethical use of technology.