2027 Graduate - Investment Analyst (Cheltenham)

Howden Group; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training schemes

Buddy system

Health policy discounts

Job summary

Howden Group is offering a graduate trainee position as an Investment Analyst. The role focuses on supporting Investment Consultants, producing bespoke investment reports, and conducting research across a diverse client base.

Graduates join a structured training programme with early client exposure, ongoing guidance from a dedicated training team, and a buddy system to support development throughout the internship and beyond.

Qualifications

• No experience is needed; we’ll teach you everything you need to know!
• Our current graduate vacancies require a minimum 2:1 degree, A at A-Level or Higher Maths and Level 6 at GCSE English Language or B at Scottish National 5, (or other equivalent qualifications).
• To be eligible for our programme, you must have the full and unrestricted right to work in the UK.
• At Howden, people are at the heart of everything we do and you’ll gain exposure to a global industry with structured development.
• You’ll benefit from excellent training and a buddy system and access to health policy discounts.

Responsibilities

• The Investment Consulting team provides investment advice and services to a range of organisations including pension schemes, corporates, local authorities, endowment funds, charities and high net worth families.
• You will work with Investment Consultants to assess the objectives and requirements of different clients, whilst gaining exposure to a wide variety of projects.
• This will include producing and presenting bespoke investment advice and regular reports, as well as carrying out investment research, technical analysis and working with investment models.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

2:1 degree

A levels or Higher Maths

GCSE English Language (level 6) or Scottish Nat5 (level B)

Job description

Job Description

Please read beforesubmitting:You may only apply toonetraineeprogramme for our 2027 intake.If you do apply for multiple locations,we’llonly consider you for the oneyou’veapplied for first.

Investment Analyst

We develop teams who give and welcome different opinions, views and cultural perspectives and building on our culture of doing the right thing. We want everyoneto feel they can bring their whole self towork,confident they are included and respected whilst working together to build an inclusive and diverse working environment.

The supportive structure we have in place will help you manage your work/life balance, which is why our study support package and dedicated training team are always on hand for guidance throughout our graduate programme and beyond. Look at what graduates, who recently joined us have to say:

“Joining as an graduate, I found the firm to be an incredibly supportive and authentic atmosphere. From the start of my time in the Investment Consulting team, I was able to get involved in a range of projects, from client work to internal research. The support from the team also helped me approach new tasks with more confidence, and encouraged me to continuously seek development with the technical and softer skills needed for the role”

Whatyou’ll bedoing?

Allofour graduates get early opportunities to work directly with clients and plenty of training to develop their technical, communication and problem-solving skills. A snapshot of the role as Investment Analyst below:

• The Investment Consulting team provides investment advice and services to a range of organisations including pension schemes, corporates, local authorities, endowment funds, charities and high net worth families.
• You will work with Investment Consultants to assess the objectives and requirements of different clients, whilst gaining exposure to a wide variety of projects. This will include producing and presenting bespoke investment advice and regular reports, as well as carrying out investment research, technical analysis and working with investment models.

Whoare we looking for?

Noexperienceisneeded;we’llteach you everything you need to know!

Our current graduate vacancies require aminimum 2:1 degree, A at A-Level or Higher Maths and Level 6 at GCSE English Language or B at Scottish National 5, (or other equivalent qualifications), we require dedicated individuals with a strong academic background who are dynamic, proactive and have excellent communication skills.

To be eligible for our programme, you must have the full and unrestricted right to work in the UK.

At Howden, people are at the heart of everything we do. As an employee-owned business, we believe success is built through collaboration, learning and supporting one another.You'llgain exposure to an exciting global industry, receive structureddevelopmentand build relationships that could shape your future career.

You'llalsobenefitfrom:

• Excellent training and development schemes and accelerated career progression.
• Access to a buddy to support you throughout your internship.
• Access to discounted personal health policies as well as a range of insurance products.