Job Description Summary

Job Description

Would you like to gain Investment Operations work experience at an international financial organization? Would you like to deliver added value by supporting operational onboarding activities, in an inspiring, hard-working, international, and agile environment? This may be the perfect opportunity for you!
 

The job in a nutshell

You will partner with Lead and Senior Analysts to support day-to-day operations and projects impacting the Portfolio Administration and On-Boarding team. You will be fully included in project conceptualisation, and we welcome your input in ideas on how to deliver it.

As a Portfolio Administration and On-Boarding intern you will work with clients, and client supporting teams, to ensure the smooth and timely onboarding & maintenance of all new clients and portfolios and the control and seamless implementation of all change to existing portfolios, including new product launches.

You will support the successful running of our Fiduciary business providing operational support to internal Investment and Client Management teams.

You will be responsible for supporting the timely set-up of custody and commercial bank accounts and support the review of eligible markets.

You will ensure that all system configuration relating to client, fund and broker onboarding is accurately maintained within our end-to-end portfolio management system (Aladdin Enterprise). 

This would be your future internship because you:

• are a motivated MA student with an interest and/or background in Investment Operations.
• a goal driven, communicative, creative person, that can combine technical and personal skills.
• eager to learn and develop.

• are not afraid to roll up your sleeves.
• Can join us from August/September 2024, are available for 6-12 months, 5 days a week. For the right candidate we can be flexible in this.

Who will be your new colleagues?

The Portfolio Administration and On-Boarding team is part of the Client and Commercial Operations pillar within the COO domain. The team consists of 13 professionals with different backgrounds and expertise. Portfolio Administration and On-Boarding is a global team based in three geographical locations (The Hague, Edinburgh, and Cedar Rapids). We communicate in English.

You will be located at our headquarters in The Hague, the Netherlands.

Important note:
It is required to be enrolled at a university to take part in this internship. Next to that you will need a Dutch BSN-number and Dutch bank account. If you are a non-EU/EER student, you will need a valid residence permit stating that you may work ('arbeid vrij toegestaan'). Applications that do not fulfill these criteria cannot be taken into consideration.
 

What will you be getting?

• An internship allowance of €650 a month based on 40 hours a week.
• A personal laptop from the office you can borrow during your internship.
• Personal guidance by one of our Lead/Senior Analysts.
• Free membership at Young Aegon.
• A chance to join our onboarding program for new colleagues and get a broader perspective of our organization.

About Aegon Asset Management

Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 389 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $321 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 1,200 employees work from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.

Interested? Apply!
Are you interested in joining our Technology Systems team? We look forward to receiving your resume and motivation letter. Then make sure you apply immediately! Do you have some more questions? Send an email to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]

Diversity & Inclusion

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 harnessing 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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

Aegon Asset Management aims to be an employer of choice in the financial services industry. As a global company, we offer excellent terms of employment, a very diverse and inspiring work environment, and development opportunities.