Traineeship - Junior Investment Manager

Ready to shape the future of asset management? The NextGen Traineeship at Aegon AM is more than just a graduate program - it’s a fast-track into the world of investments.

The NextGen Traineeship in a nutshell

Over two years, you’ll rotate through different departments within Aegon Asset Management, gaining hands-on experience across the business. Whether you're passionate about investments, client relationships, risk management, or analytics, this program lets you explore it all. With international exposure, a strong development focus, and the chance to shape your own journey, this is an ideal fit for graduates who are ambitious, curious, and ready to build a career with impact. When graduating the program, the knowledge and network you will build during the program will help you decide in what role you’d like to continue contributing to Aegon AM success.

Multi Assets Team

The Multi Asset team manages a wide range of investment strategies. Actively investing in global financial markets across asset classes, including equities, bonds, FX, commodities. The team consists of four sub teams: Asset Allocation, Listed Real Estate, Systematic Strategies and Quant Development. The Asset Allocation team adds value through dynamic and tactical asset allocation and appears regularly in the media as thought leaders. The Listed Real Estate team manages a sustainable (SFDR Article 9) listed real estate fund. The Systematic Strategies team manages a commodity fund and a multi-asset Alternative Risk Premia fund. The Quant Development team supports various front office teams by creating tools, dashboards and supporting the development of investment strategies.

Core responsibilities of the Multi Assets Team:

What will you do?

Company Overview:

Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 385 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $341 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations. We organize our firm around four investment platforms: fixed income, real assets, equities and multi-asset & solutions, which includes a fiduciary and multi-manager business. Each investment platform has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit from their specialist areas. We are an international business: Our 1,160 employees work from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia.

This would be your position because you:

Who will be your new colleagues?

Due to the flexible element of this program, you will work within different teams and collaborate with a diverse group of international colleagues. This dynamic environment requires an adaptive mindset. Our culture is friendly and open, fostering an atmosphere where everyone’s ideas are valued. In each role you will be part of a supportive team that encourages growth and development, ensuring you gain understanding of our global business.

What will you be getting?

Enthusiastic? Apply!

Do you have what it takes to become our trainee? Then apply via this webpage before June 16. Please note that if we receive a high volume of applications, the deadline may be moved forward, so we encourage you to apply promptly to ensure your application is considered. The process is as follows:

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from embracing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.