Graduates Wanted for 2-year Client Service Programme with Leading Edinburgh-based Investment Management Firm
| Company: | Edinburgh-based Investment Management Firm |
| Locations: | Edinburgh |
| Role: | Client Service Programme |
| Salary: | £Highly Competitive + Benefits |
| Start Date: | Summer 2021 |
| Degrees Accepted: | All degrees accepted |
| Apply here: | https://sanctuarygraduates.co.uk/redirect?source=KCS&url=https://bailliegifford.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/BaillieGiffordClientServiceManager/job/Edinburgh/Client-Service-Manager-Programme_R0002241/&ref=DEPTS&campaign=BG-CSM-UG-depts |
Who is the company?
· Baillie Gifford is a long-established, partner-run and hugely successful Investment Management firm based in the heart of Edinburgh
· The company has over 100 years of experience and assets under management exceeding £200bn
· Their services that they provide to their clients, their determination to always look to the long term and their culture is what drives their success
· From pension schemes and charities to public funds and financial institutions, this firm always put the interests of their clients ahead of their own
· For them, it’s not about looking for candidates from a particular degree – instead, they look for inquisitive thinkers who are able to build rapport easily with clients and colleagues and who have a flexible attitude
What is the role?
As a Client Service Manager, you’ll build strong relationships with clients to get an in-depth understanding of their requirements, aiming to become a trusted long-term partner and adviser. Clients as varied as pension schemes, charities, public funds and financial institutions.
This two-year programme includes a comprehensive induction to the firm and the investment management industry, as well as full support to study for professional qualifications, such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or CISI Level 6 Fund Management module.
Throughout the two years, you’ll receive on-going training, such as mock client meetings and practice pitches, as well as the opportunity to move between teams. From day one you’ll have a role and real responsibility, as you help us achieve our business goals while you continue to develop your career.
Why should you apply?
· The programme includes a comprehensive introduction to the firm to enable you to start building technical knowledge and to understand how to provide an excellent service to clients
· This 2-year programme offers you the chance to transfer your existing skills while learning new ones
· You will have the opportunity to rotate between teams giving you huge exposure to the entire client’s department
· With real responsibility from day one, you will be helping the firm to achieve its business goals, whilst you continue to develop a successful and rewarding career
· IMC and CISI qualifications all fully funded and supported
· 31 days holiday a year (including bank holidays), discounted BUPA membership, Employee Assistance Programme, volunteering and charitable work policy, free coffee/tea and fruit, various clubs e.g. choir, running, touch rugby and yoga
Who is best suited for this role?
· You can be from ANY degree subject to apply for this programme
· There is a preference for those with a 2:1 in their degree
· Those who have completed a masters or PhD are particularly encouraged to apply, or those already in a role looking for a career change
· No matter what degree background you are from, if you’re a great relationship builder, then you could become a Client Service Manager
· Financial services experiences aren’t required – but you must be inquisitive, with a flexible nature and open to new ideas
· As the firm expands globally, language skills continue to be desirable