Intern, Client Group, APAC

Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.

The Client Group is responsible for strengthening and growing our prospect, client, and consultant relationships around the world. Wellington Management serves a diverse mix of clients located in over 50 countries. Our clients include public funds, central banks, insurance entities, endowments, foundations, mutual fund sponsors, retirement plan sponsors — both defined benefit and defined contribution — and many other types of institutions.  

We are seeking a candidate to join our Australia Client Group team for a 6-month, full-time paid internship in our Sydney office. In this role, you will collaborate with colleagues across the Client Group to help support the business development, relationship management, and client servicing efforts of the firm. This position will provide broad exposure to Wellington Management, and the opportunity to build knowledge of the intricacies of the asset management industry.
 

We anticipate much of the work to be project-based, including (but not limited to) the following:

Client Service and Reporting

• Work with the Client Service team on client reporting requirements

• Assist with query management and day to day servicing of queries

• Build and maintain relationships with external service providers (custodian banks, brokers, and other third-party vendors)

Sales and Relationship Management

• Partner with colleagues to support marketing and content led engagement on our Alternative investment platform

• Conduct market research on our clients and industry and regulatory developments

• Support Salesforce campaigns, including managing distribution lists and assisting in crafting correspondence with global Client Group colleagues

• Support and build out infrastructure for ongoing prospect reporting (e.g. performance updates, white papers)

Investment Content Learning

• Organize and implement routine knowledge sharing sessions for the office with internal subject matter experts focused on markets and investment strategies

• Participate in investor-led content meetings and serve as an office representative to relay information broadly

The candidate should possess the following qualifications:

• Studying towards a Bachelor's degree (focus in Business, Economics, Finance or related field preferred, but not required as all degrees will be considered)

• Demonstrated accomplishments in academics, community service, and/or extracurricular activities

• Passion for investment management and markets

• Have the ability to work independently, in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment where priorities change frequently

• Have the ability to be a strategic thinker, self-starter, humility and the willingness to learn from and collaborate with colleagues.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Highest ethical standards and integrity

• Sharp quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to synthesize information

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically in Word, PowerPoint and Excel

The position is based in our Sydney office, with regular business hours from Monday to Friday. The successful candidate can either apply for a leave of absence from university if applicable or amend their studies to be part time. Candidates must have working rights in Australia.

Please submit the following three (3) documents together. Ideally in one document.

• CV

• Statement of Interest (Why you are interested in Wellington and Something about you that is not in your CV)

• Unofficial transcript

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications?  That's ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.

As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at

We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our culture. In support of this commitment, our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.