Investing clients' money for the long term across shares, bonds and funds.
What the job is
Asset managers look after other people's money - pensions, savings and insurance funds - and decide what to invest it in. Analysts research companies and markets, build a view, and argue for it. The work compounds: decisions show their result over years, not minutes.
A day in the role
Research companies or markets and update your models
Meet company management or attend results calls
Present your investment view to the team
Track your funds against their benchmarks
Skills that matter
Research and valuation
A clear, argued investment view
Commercial awareness
Patience and discipline
Typical routes in
Spring weeks and insight days
Summer internships - the main route in
Graduate analyst rotations
Graduate role after university
Live asset management roles on onTime
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2027 Global Private Bank - Investment Solutions Analyst Training Program - London
What does an asset management graduate earn in the UK?
Starting pay varies by firm, role and location. onDesk does not guarantee any job or salary.
Is asset management less competitive than investment banking?
Every front-office route is competitive, but asset management deadlines are usually later and the application volume is lower. Competition still runs high at the top funds.
What is the difference between asset management and investment banking?
Asset managers invest money for the long term and research companies over years. Investment bankers advise on deals with tight, project-based deadlines. The skills overlap; the rhythm of the day does not.
Do asset managers work long hours?
Usually more sustainable than banking: earlier finishes are common outside results season. The intensity comes in the research deadlines and the reviews of your views.
Other areas we coach
Investment banking
Advising companies on deals: buying businesses, raising money and listing on the stock market.
Suited to students who are organised, resilient and happy to be pushed hard on detail.
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