Operations Trainee

Jupiter Asset Management

Jul 9

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry & Junior Level
Business, Operations & Strategy
£30K
London

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Teamwork. Ability to work collaboratively in a collegiate environment.
Proactive attitude, able to work independently on tasks to a high level
Inquisitive mind and enjoys problem Solving. Enthusiasm to enhance, improve, optimise, streamline.
Strong accuracy and attention to detail essential.
We always look for the best candidate for each of our opportunities and have no requirements in terms of educational institute attended, subjects studied, previous experience, or grades achieved. We do, however, want people to demonstrate, in their applications, how they have excelled or expanded their knowledge in a particular area and developed the required attributes for these opportunities.

Responsibilities

Completing regular and ad-hoc tasks or projects
Assisting the team with day to day oversight
Providing cover and support across the department
Assisting with the effective control and oversight of trading activities across Jupiter and the third party administrators
Assisting the teams in firm wide projects and initiatives
Investigating, resolving and responding to queries
Analysing data and escalating queries as needed
Maintaining a relationship with service providers
Helping develop and refine the operational processes, identifying and escalating any risks to colleagues when needed

Application Process

Phase 1:
In order that our selection process is objective and data led, we are inviting candidates to complete an online cognitive assessment (approx. 30 mins).
This will focus on your ability to perform in core skills including:
Numerical reasoning (ability to make correct decisions or inferences from numerical data)
Deductive reasoning (ability to think critically and problem solve)
Motivation (assessing your motivation for the industry and role)
Cultural add (assessing your cultural fit against the firm’s values and behaviours)
Phase 2:
Successful candidates will be invited to complete a short video interview that will focus on a mixture of technical and competency based questions.
Phase 3:
Successful candidates will be invited to two face to face interviews as a final step. Candidates will be given an interview time slot between 15 – 26 July 2024.

FAQs

What skills and attributes are important for the Operations Trainee role at Jupiter?

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, teamwork, proactive attitude, inquisitive mind, problem-solving skills, strong accuracy and attention to detail are important for the Operations Trainee role at Jupiter.

What is the selection process for the Operations Trainee role at Jupiter?

The selection process for the Operations Trainee role at Jupiter includes an online cognitive assessment focusing on core skills, a video interview with technical and competency-based questions, and two face-to-face interviews as a final step.

Can school/college leavers and graduates apply for the Operations Trainee role at Jupiter?

Yes, Jupiter's Investment20/20 Programme is aimed at school/college leavers and graduates looking to start their careers.

Jupiter Asset Management

The value of active minds

Finance

Industry

501-1000

Employees

1985

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Jupiter difference Our distinct, entrepreneurial culture is based on giving talented professionals the freedom to pursue their own investment styles within a collaborative environment. Jupiter is a specialist, high conviction, active asset manager. We exist to help our clients achieve their long-term investment objectives. From our origins in 1985, Jupiter now offers a range of actively managed strategies available to UK and international clients including equities, fixed income, multi-asset and alternatives. Jupiter is a constituent member of the FTSE 250 Index. Independence of thought and individual accountability define us. Our fund managers follow their convictions and seek those investment opportunities that they believe will ensure the best outcome for our clients. They do this through fundamental analysis and research, a clear investment process and risk management framework, with a focus on good stewardship. We believe that asset managers have a critical leadership role to play in helping to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing the world. In this spirit, we are proud of our long-established credentials in the fields of ESG and sustainable investment, and of our ongoing commitment to specialism and innovation in these areas. Jupiter is a constituent member of the FTSE4Good Index, and a signatory on a number of key initiatives such as the UN Principles for Responsible Investment.