Traineeship - Junior Investment Manager

Aegon; Idaho; On-site; EUR 3,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aegon AM is seeking a Junior Investment Manager for their NextGen Traineeship. This two-year program offers diverse rotations through various departments, comprehensive training, and mentorship. Ideal for graduates eager to build a career in asset management, the role includes portfolio management, research, and client interaction, fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Base salary of €3.221,23

13th month and holiday allowance

28 vacation days

Qualifications

• Almost graduated from a master’s degree in a relevant subject.
• Demonstrated affinity with Investments, Finance, Audit, or Client Relations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage multi-asset investment portfolios.
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis on various asset classes.
• Engage with clients to understand their investment goals.

Skills

Investment

Finance

Research

Client Relations

Python

Education

Master's degree in relevant subject

Tools

Python

Job description

Aegon AM NextGen Traineeship - Junior Investment Manager

Ready to shape the future of asset management? The NextGen Traineeship at Aegon AM is more than just a graduate program - it’s a fast-track into the world of investments.

The NextGen Traineeship in a nutshell

Over two years, you’ll rotate through different departments within Aegon Asset Management, gaining hands-on experience across the business. Whether you're passionate about investments, client relationships, risk management, or analytics, this program lets you explore it all. With international exposure, a strong development focus, and the chance to shape your own journey, this is an ideal fit for graduates who are ambitious, curious, and ready to build a career with impact. When graduating the program, the knowledge and network you will build during the program will help you decide in what role you’d like to continue contributing to Aegon AM success.

• Diverse Rotations: Engage in 2-3 rotations of 6-12 months across various departments of your choice which you arranged by networking with the business. Each placement is tailored to broaden your skill set and deepen your industry knowledge
• Comprehensive Training: Benefit from a structured training program that cover essential behaviour and technical skills in asset management
• Capstone Projects: Work on real-world projects that will challenge you and enhance your practical investment skills with your peers
• Mentorship and Support: Receive guidance from experienced professionals who are dedicated to your growth and success

Multi Assets Team

The Multi Asset team manages a wide range of investment strategies. Actively investing in global financial markets across asset classes, including equities, bonds, FX, commodities. The team consists of four sub teams: Asset Allocation, Listed Real Estate, Systematic Strategies and Quant Development. The Asset Allocation team adds value through dynamic and tactical asset allocation and appears regularly in the media as thought leaders. The Listed Real Estate team manages a sustainable (SFDR Article 9) listed real estate fund. The Systematic Strategies team manages a commodity fund and a multi-asset Alternative Risk Premia fund. The Quant Development team supports various front office teams by creating tools, dashboards and supporting the development of investment strategies.

Core responsibilities of the Multi Assets Team:

• Portfolio Management: Oversee and manage multi-asset investment portfolios totalling around EUR 30 billion assets-under-management, ensuring optimal portfolio composition, active asset allocation, while adhering to relevant restrictions and risk boundaries
• Research and Analysis: Conduct in-depth research and analysis on various asset classes, market trends, and economic indicators to inform investment decisions
• Strategy Development: Develop and implement investment strategies that align with portfolio mandates and client objectives
• Client Interaction: Engage with clients to understand their investment goals, provide tailored solutions and keep them updated on developments and performance
• Performance Monitoring: Continuously monitor portfolio performance and make portfolio adjustments as necessary to achieve desired outcomes
• Model development: The investment quant branch of the team creates models and tools, which are mostly Python based, to support the portfolio management activities

What will you do?

• Research: Perform (empirical) research on topics such as economics, financial markets, asset allocation, portfolio construction, and risk management
• Investment Support: Support the team in in efficiently managing and monitoring several large funds
• Support Reporting: Help prepare reports and presentations, detailing portfolio performance and market outlook

Company Overview:

Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 385 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $341 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations. We organize our firm around four investment platforms: fixed income, real assets, equities and multi-asset & solutions, which includes a fiduciary and multi-manager business. Each investment platform has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit from their specialist areas. We are an international business: Our 1,160 employees work from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia.

This would be your position because you:

• Are (almost) graduated from a master’s degree in a relevant subject to the technical/ financial industry or similar
• Have demonstrated affinity with Investments, Finance, Audit and/ or Client Relations and want to pursue a career in this area (e.g. through internships)
• Experience in using programming languages (Python)
• Takes initiative, are adaptable to different environments, eager to develop and enjoys building relationships and work with colleagues across different geographies
• Good level of spoken and written English, as you will be working in an international environment

Who will be your new colleagues?

Due to the flexible element of this program, you will work within different teams and collaborate with a diverse group of international colleagues. This dynamic environment requires an adaptive mindset. Our culture is friendly and open, fostering an atmosphere where everyone’s ideas are valued. In each role you will be part of a supportive team that encourages growth and development, ensuring you gain understanding of our global business.

What will you be getting?

• Base salary of €3.221,23 based on a 40-hour work week.
• 13th month and holiday allowance are paid on top of your monthly salary;
• 28 vacation days for a fulltime working week;
• You will be located at our head office at Schiphol.

Do you have what it takes to become our trainee? Then apply via this webpage before June 16. Please note that if we receive a high volume of applications, the deadline may be moved forward, so we encourage you to apply promptly to ensure your application is considered. The process is as follows:

• CV and Motivation Letter (applications without motivation letters will not be taken into consideration)
• Online assessments
• Two interview rounds
• Offer

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from embracing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.