Investment Management Graduate Programme 2026

Location: 

Dublin, IE

Company:  Irish Life Investment Managers

• Full Time - 2 Year Fixed Term Contract
• Hybrid role based in our City Centre offices
• Start date: September 2026

What we offer

We have embraced a hybrid working model for most of our positions, which means that you can enjoy a balanced approach of working from home for part of the week and working from the office for the remainder of the week.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salaries and bonuses, robust Learning and Development support, excellent Defined Contribution pension and comprehensive Wellbeing initiatives and support to name but a few. 

Further details on our benefits package can be accessed here Benefits (life-careers.com)

At Irish Life, our purpose is to help people build better futures. Our company values shape everything we do and underpin our vision of being the driving force behind Ireland’s financial, physical, and mental well-being.

We believe in doing the right thing—acting with integrity and making fair, responsible decisions. We aim high, setting ambitious goals and constantly find better ways to innovate and improve. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and we are dedicated to understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations.  We believe that as a team we work best together, in a supportive, collaborative environment where every idea and contribution is valued.

Join Our Team @ Irish Life Investment Managers

Are you ready for a graduate opportunity that will kick start your career in the Investments industry? 

Does a hands-on, fast paced graduate experience with rotation opportunities appeal to you?

If the answer is yes – read on! 

Graduate Programme

Every day is different at Irish Life Investment Managers (ILIM). Over the course of two years, our ILIM Graduates will build strong management, interpersonal and technical skills, and experience business-critical processes in a fast-paced multinational investment services environment. 
You will learn on the job skills with an experienced team to support you, in an open and friendly working environment. Our graduate programme is a key aspect of our Future Talent Acquisition strategy, in which we offer potential for a permanent career path to talented and hardworking individuals who perform well during their placement with ILIM.

Team Background

Irish Life Investment Managers (ILIM) has been working with clients for over 80 years to deliver investment solutions. We’re entrusted with assets exceeding €100 billion across a broad range of asset classes and investment solutions. We offer a full range of products from our value driven active and indexed fund management processes.  We work for a wide range of institutional clients including insurance companies, wealth managers, pension schemes, fiduciary managers and sovereign wealth funds across Europe and North America.  

What you'll do

• Contribute to ILIM’s day to day business activities
• Experience 3 eight-month rotations within ILIM including Business & Technology services, Compliance & Risk, Fund Management & Distribution and Investment Analytics
• Collaborate and learn from diverse, global teams and clients.
• Be mentored by Investment Management Executives with an active interest in your growth.

What are we looking for

• High level of self-motivation with the ambition to grow into a future financial investment leader.
• Strong attention to detail 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• A good team player – willing and able to support the corporate team in delivering on its business objectives
• Demonstrate a positive enthusiastic approach and a desire to learn 
• 2.1 or higher in a relevant third level degree 
• Ability to start graduate program late summer/early autumn 2026

What's in it for you?

• Flexibility of hybrid working environment 
• Competitive salary with bonus structure
• Health insurance contribution
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with excellent contribution rates
• Comprehensive study support and access to internal learning platforms
• Generous leave policies – including 22 days annual leave p/a, 2 ‘Life Event Days’ and 2 company days each year
• Help to make a difference with our Corporate Social Responsibility program In the Community + CSR | Irish Life  
• Active social calendar with plenty of staff and charity events.
• Graduate network of existing and previous graduates to support you 

Key Competencies

Drive for Results

Planning and Organising

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Team Working and Cross Functional Collaboration

Communication & Influencing

How to apply

If you think you would be a great fit for Irish Life Investment Managers, we would love to hear from you!  

Further details on this opportunity are available here Graduate & Internship Programmes | Irish Life Investment Managers (ilim.com)

About us

Irish Life is one of Ireland’s largest financial institutions with a presence across a range of financial services markets.  We are one of Ireland’s leading financial services groups with over 1.5 million customers. For over 80 years, we’ve been helping people to look after their life insurance, pension and investment needs, and more recently their health insurance.

It is a subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco and a member of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies.
We are proud of our culture of developing and supporting the growth and professional development of our people. The focus has resulted in a team of top talent with high standards, positioning us at the forefront of our industry.

The company reserves the right to draw up a shortlist as part of the selection process.  Where Agency assistance is required the Irish Life Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to Irish Life by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.

Irish Life is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. We have created an environment of inclusion and growth to help people achieve their potential, to ensure they can bring their whole selves to work and to feel valued.  We celebrate diversity of thought and perspective and want all of our employees to feel valued, respected and supported.  

We have built a culture that promotes equality and inclusion for all of our current and future employees and strive to ensure that our behaviours, processes and practices are aligned to this culture.

If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process please contact lifecareers@irishlife.ie and we will be delighted to ensure you are fully supported to be your best.   

ILFS supports Equal Opportunity and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.