Business Associate Program
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Business Associate (BA) Program is an exciting pathway into our firm for graduating undergraduate students who are interested in the variety of career opportunities available in the investment management industry. This Boston-based program will help you gain insight into our industry, firm, and culture, as well as knowledge of the many different business divisions that support our investment functions.
As a Business Associate, you will develop your business and technical skillset while assimilating into the firm, your job, and our culture. You will also discover your long- term fit here at the firm and will be placed into positions that are complementary to your skills, interests, and business needs.
We expect new entrants to join the Business Associate Program in July 2025. During your first two weeks with us, you will participate in our Base Camp Development Program. This program is designed to equip you with new skills and knowledge of our clients, industry, firm, and culture while developing a strong internal network. By investing in your personal growth on day one, you will help us continue to exceed our client’s expectations.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
- Two-week Base Camp Development program focused on developing skills, knowledge, and strong internal network
- Hybrid work environment, allowing for up to 40% of time working from home
- Technology provided to each new hire
- Competitive salary and annual bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision care, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan, and generous paid vacation and sick time
ROLE
Associates will be placed on teams that match your skills and interests with our organizational business needs. This ensures that you are having impact on key projects and initiatives while maximizing the opportunity to develop your skills.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Undergraduates graduating with a bachelor’s degree between Fall 2024 – Summer 2025
- Demonstrated interest in investment management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Demonstrated accomplishments in academics
- Proven leadership experience and participation in community service and extracurricular activities
SKILLS
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Highest ethical standards and integrity
- Well organized, ability to multi-task, and detail-oriented
- Strong work ethic and professionalism
- Sharp quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills with ability to synthesize information
- Highly motivated self-starter, who knows how to take initiative, and has a high level of intellectual curiosity
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
APPLICATION PROCESS
For any questions, please email undergradrecruiting@wellington.com For issues, please use our website’s career email GMCANINQ@wellington.com.
The deadline to apply is 11 October 2024 at 12:00pm EDT.
Materials
Qualified candidates must submit:
- Resume, 1 page max
- Unofficial transcript (condensed to a few pages, please don't send >5 pages)
All documents must be submitted at one time, bundled in PDF format, titled with your Last and First name. You will submit at the beginning of the application where it says upload Resume/CV. Applications with missing documents or information missing from the required questions for the statement of interest will not be considered.
Please note that you cannot change or update your application after you submit it.
Interviews
Candidates will be notified on an on-going basis, but mainly in the weeks after the application deadline. If chosen, the First Round will consist of a phone interview with a campus recruiter and the program manager. Then, Final Round interviews will take place via video with multiple hiring managers.
The start date for the program is July 2025.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.