Keyridge Graduate Programme 2027

Location: Dublin City Centre

Start Date: September 2027

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - 2 Years

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!

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.

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 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. Achieving this is only possible when we work best together—in a supportive, collaborative environment where every idea and contribution is valued.

Role Overview

Every day is different at Keyridge Asset Management. Over the course of two years, our Keyridge 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 Keyridge.

What you will do

1. Contribute to Keyridge’s day to day business activities.

2. Experience 3 eight-month rotations within Keyridge including Business & Technology services, Compliance & Risk, Fund Management & Distribution and Investment Analytics.

3. Collaborate and learn from diverse, global teams and clients.

4. Be mentored by Investment Management Executives with an active interest in your growth.

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.

What we are 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 2027