Keyridge Graduate Programme 2027

Role Overview

Join Keyridge Asset Management for a graduate opportunity that will kick-start your career in the investments industry. Over two years, Keyridge graduates 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 with an experienced team to support you, in an open and friendly working environment.

The graduate programme is a key part of Keyridge’s future talent acquisition strategy, offering the potential for a permanent career path to talented and hardworking individuals who perform well during their placement.

Programme Details

• Location: Dublin City Centre
• Start date: September 2027
• Contract: fixed term contract of 2 years

What You Will Do

• Contribute to Keyridge’s day-to-day business activities.
• Experience three eight-month rotations within Keyridge, 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’s in It for You

• 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, including 22 days annual leave per year, 2 Life Event Days and 2 company days each year
• Corporate Social Responsibility programme and an active social calendar with staff and charity events
• A network of existing and previous graduates to support you

What We Are Looking For

• A 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 its business objectives
• A positive, enthusiastic approach and a desire to learn
• A 2.1 or higher in a relevant third-level degree
• Ability to start the graduate programme in late summer or early autumn 2027

Our Purpose and Values

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, aim high, find better ways to innovate and improve, and put customers at the heart of everything we do. We work best together, in a supportive, collaborative environment where every idea and contribution is valued.

About Keyridge Asset Management

Keyridge Asset Management Limited, trading as Irish Life Investment Managers, is authorised as an investment firm by the Central Bank of Ireland and has been part of the Great-West Lifeco group of companies since 2013. The firm manages assets of around €135bn on behalf of a diverse range of institutional clients, including pension plans, investment advisers, insurance companies, corporations and charitable foundations, across a broad range of asset classes.

The company reserves the right to draw up a shortlist as part of the selection process. Unsolicited CVs or profiles supplied by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.

Irish Life is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. It has created an environment of inclusion and growth that helps people achieve their potential, bring their whole selves to work and feel valued, and it celebrates diversity of thought and perspective. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, let the Irish Life recruitment team know and they will make sure you are fully supported to be your best.