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At abrdn, our purpose is to enable our clients to be better investors.
Clients worldwide trust us to find future-fit investment opportunities to deliver the outcomes they want. Our technology and insight help empower them to make better decisions, while the powerful partnerships we build help to enhance the expertise that we offer. And by enabling clients to invest responsibly, it helps us to build a better world.
About the role
The opportunity to join us as a Real Assets graduate is one that is unique, challenging and rewarding. We are currently looking for world-class talent to join our graduate programme starting in September 2024 within our Investments business.
In Investments, we believe that high quality research and connected teams deliver positive outcomes for clients. We believe we add value through our deliberate, active decision making at each stage of the investment process and that all styles of investment require active decision making at some level, whether that be incorporating fundamental discretionary or systematic quant approaches.
About you
We are looking for graduates in their final year of studies to join our Real Assets graduate programme. Applicants must have or be working towards a Real Estate degree which is RICS Accredited. In addition to this, we are looking for candidates who are interested in learning about the industry and confident in collaborating with others.
We are looking for motivated candidates who demonstrate:
- Communication skills: Can clearly and effectively communicate both written and verbally.
- Team Work: Encourages team work, collaboration and breaking down boundaries when working with others.
- Trust & Integrity: Demonstrates the organisations’ values to deliver work with integrity and to high ethical standards.
- Planning & Prioritising: Organises and priorities to efficiently accomplish tasks and meet objectives based on relative value, importance, and urgency.
- Attention to detail: Demonstrates attention to detail, accuracy and organisation in work.
- Analytical : Effective in collecting and analysing information to facilitate and support decisions.
What can you expect from our recruitment process?
The process is made up of four easy to follow stages.
CV & online application - If you’re serious about a role with us, it’s worth taking the time at this stage to get your CV and application right. Online tests - When doing the tests, it is always best to choose a quiet location where you won’t be disturbed. Be sure to visit our early careers website to access the practice tests. Video interview - This is your chance to re-affirm your motivation for applying and interest in our company and industry. Assessment Centre- This is the final stage in the process, where we get to meet you and you have the chance to really make an impression.
We value diversity in our workforce and welcome enquiries from everyone.
Our inclusive culture
We have a long-term commitment to building inclusive work environments; we value diversity in our workforce and welcome enquiries from everyone. You can find out more about our inclusive culture here.
We are proud to announce that we have officially become a Disability Confident Committed – Level One employer. Therefore, if you have a disability and would like to submit an application to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire and one of our team will reach out to support you through your application process.
Please contact us (abrdnearlycareers@abrdn.com) if you require reasonable accommodation to be made to any stage of the recruitment process. Our Early Careers team will be pleased to discuss your needs and ensure that these are accommodated.
