Graduate 2024 Programme - Trading and Asset Management

Role name:  Graduate 2024 Programme – Trading and Asset Management

Application deadline:  17 November 2023

Programme start date:  16 September 2024

Eligibility:  Final year students graduating in Summer 2024

Who we are:

Rothesay is a leading UK pensions insurance specialist. Purpose-built to protect pensions, we manage over £48bn of assets and securing pensions for over 840,000 people. We secure pensions for over 200 pension schemes and insurers including British Airways, Post Office, ASDA, National Grid and Aegon.

At Rothesay, we are striving to transform our industry. We believe deeply in creating real security for the future and our leadership in finding new and better ways to do that is the key to our success. To do that, we need the very brightest original thinkers to bring creativity as well as rigour. Rothesay is a rewarding place to work, where quality people can thrive and prosper. We pride ourselves on the connections our people build, many of whom have been with us for over ten years.

Graduate Programme:

Our UK graduate programme is designed to kick-start careers for ambitious and analytical graduates who want to make an impact. Rothesay is built on a multi-talented, multi-disciplined model, collaborating directly and with singular focus to shape the future. Rothesay’s inclusive and collaborative working environment allows our graduates to build a broad skill-set and shape a strong internal network. We support your development journey, growth in your career, in addition to a competitive salary and tailored benefits.

The programme starts with a fundamentals week for the entire graduate cohort, where you will have in depth networking and insight sessions on Rothesay a whole. From week two, you will join your team for professional integrated learning and start to make meaningful contributions. Throughout your first year, alongside your permanent role, you will be part of an on-sight graduate development programme with both technical and business skills training.  Our teams run lean, giving you excellent visibility and exposure throughout the business, and we will provide continuous training and upskilling for your future.  Rothesay is a rewarding place to work, where quality people can thrive and prosper.

This opportunity is open to summer 2024 graduates who are looking to launch into their career within an entrepreneurial environment where talent can thrive and excel. 

What you’ll do:

We are currently looking to hire graduates to join our Trading and Asset Management functions.  We have roles across trading, asset origination and quantitative risk trading.  Your application will be considered across all these business areas.

Our trading and asset management functions are key in managing our asset books, and ensuring the origination, evaluation and execution of key assets. The teams work in a fast-paced environment, and you will be joining a high calibre multi-disciplined department . We are looking for driven individuals with a numerical and analytical background.

The teams:

Trading:

The trading team is responsible for the analysis, risk management and trade execution relating to all markets relevant to Rothesay. The team particularly focuses on relative value and deployment opportunities across all our asset classes, as well as trading the global macro positions of the firm. A significant part of all roles on the trading team is interacting with both internal teams and external counterparties.

Asset origination:

The asset origination team source potential deals and manage the deal execution process. Building out dynamic financial models you will have the opportunity to conduct detailed analysis and identify the potential risks for the deals.  You’ll have the chance to build strong commercial skills and a solid project management toolkit, whilst assisting in the management of internal and external stakeholders during deal execution.

Quantitative risk trading:

The quantitative risk trading team focuses on quantitative analysis of potential assets the firm have the opportunity to purchase, as well as taking a holistic approach to risk management and hedging strategy of the growing portfolio. It offers a great growth-opportunity for technically strong, highly motivated candidates, with excellent communication skills. The team specialises in valuing the most complex elements of the growing asset pool and managing the more exotic risks Rothesay face.

What we’re looking for:

• We recruit from all academic disciplines; although a high degree of numeracy is essential.
• Impeccable academic credentials.
• You will need to demonstrate a clear interest in a career in Financial Services and in particular, in trading and/or structured finance.
• Fluency in English is a prerequisite.

Disclaimer This position description is intended to describe the duties most frequently performed by an individual in this position. It is not intended to be a complete list of assigned duties, but to describe a position level.  The role shall be performed within a professional office environment. Rothesay Life has health and safety polices that are available for all workers upon request.  There are no specific health risks associated with the role.

Inclusion Rothesay actively promotes diversity and inclusivity. We know that our success depends on our people and that by nurturing a culture that values difference, we create a stronger, more dynamic business. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.

The collection of applicant diversity data allows Rothesay to map and gain insights into the impact of our DEI strategy for talent attraction. This data is anonymised and is not analysed against individual applications. By requesting mapping our applicants’ demographic profiles, we can identify the under-represented groups. This enables us to identify any barriers to increasing our diversity and take action.