Keyridge Graduate Programme 2027

Keyridge Asset Management; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Competitive salary + bonus

Health insurance contribution

Defined Contribution pension

Study support

Generous leave policy

CSR & staff events

Job summary

Keyridge Asset Management offers a two-year graduate programme with rotations across Business, Technology, Compliance, Fund Management and Analytics. You will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced multinational investment services environment, supported by an experienced team.

The programme is designed as a potential permanent career path, with hybrid working, a competitive salary with bonus, study support and comprehensive learning resources.

Qualifications

• High level of self-motivation and the ambition to grow into a future financial investment leader.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Keyridge’s day to day business activities.
• Experience 3 eight-month rotations within Keyridge including Business & Technology services, Compliance & Risk, Fund Management & Distribution and Investment Analytics.
• Collaborate and learn from diverse, global teams and clients.
• Be mentored by Investment Management Executives with an active interest in your growth.

Skills

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

2.1 or higher in a relevant degree

Job description

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - 2 Years

Join Our Team @ Keyridge Asset Management

Are you ready for a graduate opportunity that will kick start your career in the Investments industry?

Does a hands-on, fast paced graduate experience with rotation opportunities appeal to you?

If the answer is yes – read on!

What we offer

We have embraced a hybrid working model for most of our positions, which means that you can enjoy a balanced approach of working from home for part of the week and working from the office for the remainder of the week.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salaries and bonuses, robust Learning and Development support, excellent Defined Contribution pension and comprehensive Wellbeing initiatives and support to name but a few.

Further details on our benefits package can be accessed here Benefits (life-careers.com)

At Irish Life, our purpose is to help people build better futures. Our company values shape everything we do and underpin our vision of being the driving force behind Ireland’s financial, physical, and mental well-being.

We believe in doing the right thing—acting with integrity and making fair, responsible decisions. We aim high, setting ambitious goals and find better ways to innovate and improve. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and we are dedicated to understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations. Achieving this is only possible when we work best together—in a supportive, collaborative environment where every idea and contribution is valued.

Role Overview

Every day is different at Keyridge Asset Management. Over the course of two years, our Keyridge Graduates will build strong management, interpersonal and technical skills, and experience business-critical processes in a fast-paced multinational investment services environment. You will learn on the job skills with an experienced team to support you, in an open and friendly working environment.

Our graduate programme is a key aspect of our Future Talent Acquisition strategy, in which we offer potential for a permanent career path to talented and hardworking individuals who perform well during their placement with Keyridge.

What you will do

• Contribute to Keyridge’s day to day business activities.
• Experience 3 eight-month rotations within Keyridge including Business & Technology services, Compliance & Risk, Fund Management & Distribution and Investment Analytics.
• Collaborate and learn from diverse, global teams and clients.
• Be mentored by Investment Management Executives with an active interest in your growth.

What's in it for you?

• Flexibility of hybrid working environment.
• Competitive salary with bonus structure.
• Health insurance contribution.
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with excellent contribution rates.
• Comprehensive study support and access to internal learning platforms.
• Generous leave policies – including 22 days annual leave p/a, 2 ‘Life Event Days’ and 2 company days each year.
• Help to make a difference with our Corporate Social Responsibility program In the Community + CSR | Irish Life
• Active social calendar with plenty of staff and charity events.
• Graduate network of existing and previous graduates to support you.

What we are looking for

• High level of self-motivation with the ambition to grow into a future financial investment leader.
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• A good team player – willing and able to support the corporate team in delivering on its business objectives
• Demonstrate a positive enthusiastic approach and a desire to learn
• 2.1 or higher in a relevant third level degree
• Ability to start graduate program late summer/early autumn 2027

About us

Keyridge Asset Management Limited, trading as Irish Life Investment Managers, authorised as an investment firm by the Central Bank of Ireland, has been part of the Great West Lifeco group of companies since 2013. The firm manages assets of circa €135bn on behalf of a diverse range of institutional clients including pension plans, Investment Advisers, Insurance companies, corporations and charitable foundations, across a broad range of of asset classes.

The company reserves the right to draw up a shortlist as part of the selection process. Where Agency assistance is required the Irish Life Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to Irish Life by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.

Irish Life is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. We have created an environment of inclusion and growth to help people achieve their potential, to ensure they can bring their whole selves to work and to feel valued. We celebrate diversity of thought and perspective and want all of our employees to feel valued, respected and supported.

We have built a culture that promotes equality and inclusion for all of our current and future employees and strive to ensure that our behaviours, processes and practices are aligned to this culture.

If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process please contact [e-mail] and we will be delighted to ensure you are fully supported to be your best.

Keyridge Asset Management Limited, trading as Irish Life Investment Managers and trading as Setanta Asset Management, supports Equal Opportunity and is authorised and regulated as an investment firm by the Central Bank of Ireland.