Investment Management – One-Year Early Careers Programme

Applications for this year’s programme have now closed. It will reopen next year.

Programme overview

Location: London

Start date: September 2026

Our one-year early careers programme will give you hands-on experience in the world of investment management with Quilter Cheviot, in our head office in London. You’ll learn from experts, work on real projects, and develop skills that will set you up for success in a fast-paced, dynamic industry.

The programme is open to candidates with or without a degree. We will support you in obtaining Unit 1 of the CISI Investment Operations Certificate, the ‘Introduction to Securities and Investment’.

If you’re wondering what’s in store, hear first-hand from some of our 2025 intake about their experience and how they’re getting on, by watching our short video opposite.

What you’ll do

You’ll rotate through key teams, each playing an important role in how we serve our clients and manage investments.

Here’s what that looks like:

This team is the face of Quilter Cheviot. They interact directly with clients and make strategic decisions about investments. You’ll support our investment managers by:

Helping with portfolio reviews and day-to-day administration.
Preparing client presentations and reports.
Documenting client relationships.
Joining meetings with clients to see how investment decisions are made.

Three reasons to join us:

Where it could lead you

We aim to help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in our industry. Once you’ve successfully completed the programme, you may be offered a position within one of our front office teams nationwide.

                            
                            Joining Quilter has been a highly positive experience. I’ve had the opportunity to work in different teams, allowing me to explore various areas of the company. I was learning and networking continuously! Advice and support from various colleagues helped me to find a job in the area I am passionate about. It’s led the start of a fulfilling career in a company with great culture and values - I really enjoy working here.
                        
                                    Lucy
                                    Equity Research Associate

Please note that while we encourage the use of AI tools like ChatGPT, Grok, or DeepSeek to help you with tasks such as research, grammar checks, or idea refinement, your application and responses in interview tasks should reflect your authentic thoughts and approach. If you copy and paste AI-generated content without any personal input, we may reject your application. Your answers in an interview should demonstrate how you would address the question. You can use AI as a supportive tool, but it shouldn’t replace your unique perspective.

What are we looking for?

Bold and dynamic: are you comfortable taking risks and leading innovation?
Curiosity and innovation: do you want to seek knowledge and new ideas, and are you willing to experiment and learn?
Challenging and ambitious: will you question the status quo and set stretching goals?
Growth mindset: are you interested in driving your own personal and professional development?

Collaborative and inclusive: We’ll need you to work well with others, be willing to share your knowledge, and listen to diverse perspectives.
Integrity and honesty: You’ll need to build trust through being open, honest and true in your communication and actions.
Personal accountability: You’ll be expected to take responsibility for issues and solutions, following through on commitments.
Insightful and service-focused: We’ll need you to understand and exceed client and colleague needs.

What does the recruitment process involve?

For our one-year and two-year programmes, we’ve designed our recruitment process to help us get to know you and give you the chance to shine.

Apply with your CV
Show us your skills, experience, and what makes you unique. This is your first step towards an exciting future with Quilter.
Motivation questionnaire
Here’s your chance to tell us why you’re interested in the role and what inspires you. We want to understand what drives you and how you see your career developing.
Live video Interview
You’ll meet our friendly Talent Acquisition team for a virtual chat. You can share your story and learn more about us.
Assessment centre
Join us at our London or Southampton office for an interactive experience. You’ll take part in group exercises, presentations, and meet some of the people you could be working with.
Final panel or in-person interview
The last stage is a face-to-face conversation with our team in London or Southampton. It’s an opportunity to show your strengths and ask any questions you have about life at Quilter.

Top tip:
We’re looking for enthusiasm, curiosity, and a willingness to learn, not just good grades on paper. Be yourself and let your personality shine through!

Key dates to be aware of:

Interview Process
2 February – 6 February	Email questionnaire will be issued.
23 February – 13 March	Interviews will be held via Teams.
7 April – 13 April	Assessment centre (London or Southampton).
20 April – 1 May	Final in-person interview (London or Southampton).
4 May onwards	Final decision will be made.

Onboarding Process After Offer
2 July	Introduction to Early Careers Team (virtual call).
30 July	‘Meet your Manager’ networking lunch (In-person).
2 September	Pre-induction day call (virtual call).

Tips to help you succeed

We asked some of our 2025 early careers intake to share their advice on how to ensure your application is successful. Take a look at the video.

Want to be inspired to be your best?

Our inclusive and collaborative culture will encourage you to be curious, embrace learning and take personal ownership for your work – setting you up for success at Quilter.
You’ll see each of our values in action: embrace challenge, do the right thing, always curious and stronger together.
You’ll thrive in our friendly and open environment, where helping each other is second nature.
You’ll be encouraged to grow and develop your skills to make the most of your career with us.
Help drive our culture by joining our Culture Champions working group

Find out more about working at Quilter by visiting our Careers site.

Why we do what we do

We are united behind our purpose of creating brighter financial futures for every generation.

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What’s important to us

Our culture is underpinned by our four core values. Hear our Quilter colleagues explain how they continually drive us in the way we behave.

Watch time: 1 minute, 30 seconds

If you want to know more about what makes Quilter such a great place to work, and the awards and recognitions we’ve received, head over to our careers page.

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Investment Management – One-Year Early Careers Programme

Programme overview