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Early Careers

As a leading global investment firm, we at Columbia Threadneedle Investments are pleased to offer first-hand workplace experience to future talent in a range of areas across the organisation.

While technical and cognitive ability are important considerations for our early talent, we know that being a part of our global, fast-paced environment also requires broader capabilities such as collaboration and teamwork, effective communication, and an affinity with our core values: Client Focus, Excellence, Integrity, and Respect.

Hear from our Early Career Alumni

Find all our current Early Careers opportunities here.

Internship Programme

As a part of our 10-week Internship Programme, you can expect a variety depending on the projects(s) and department assignment. All Interns will be included in:

  • Meaningful projects and tasks giving you the chance to add value from day one.
  • Organisation-wide insight sessions to provide you with a holistic view of the industry.
  • A range of training & development sessions, giving you the tools to kickstart your career.
  • Attending internal and external meetings and social events, providing you the chance to network.
  • Volunteering opportunities to give back to the local community.
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Graduate Programme

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As a graduate on our 24-month rotational programme, you’ll work with a leading global asset management group. As part of the programme, you’ll complete three rotations:

  • The first 12-months rotation is in Global Research understanding fundament research and how it is key to the success of Columbia Threadneedle Investments.
  • The final 12- months is split into two equal rotations within other departments across the investment organisation.

In addition to rotation specific responsibilities, for the first 12 months you will be part of the Investment 20/20 Trainee Programme and encouraged to complete CFA 1.

Early Career Programmes Timeline

September 2024

Applications Open

December 2024

Assessment & Selection process

June 2025

Internship Start Date

October 2024

Applications Close

April 2025

Intern Keep in Touch (KIT) Day

September 2025

Graduate Start Date

September 2024

Applications open

October 2024

Application close

December 2024

Assessment & Selection process

April 2025

Intern keep in touch (Kit day)

June 2025

Internship start date

September 2025

Graduate start date

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We are committed to recruit talented individuals of all backgrounds in and work in partnership with 10,000 Interns Foundation, Girls are Investors and Investment 20/20.

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Millions of people around the world rely on Columbia Threadneedle Investments to manage their money. We look after investments for individual investors, financial advisers and wealth managers, as well as insurance firms, pension funds and other institutions.

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