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Job Description

We have an outstanding benefits package which includes:
Company-provided healthcare

A competitive annual leave allowance

Flexible working options, including hybrid working arrangements

Generous pension provisions

Income protection

Health and wellness benefits

Volunteering days

Enhanced parental leave

Life insurance


The Investment20/20 Programme
We are proud to be a part of the Investment20/20 initiative, and we are delighted be recruiting for a number of 12 month placements across the business. You’ll have the chance to play an active role and contribute to the success of the function, and with this you’ll gain industry knowledge and experience whilst developing relationships.

These roles are traineeship opportunities, so we are specifically looking for school leavers. We offer entry level work experiences that will inspire and challenge you!

What are we looking for?

As the Trainee for the Real Estate Living Investments team, you will cover European living investments and Business Development assisting the Senior Director with a particular focus on student housing (Purpose Built Student Accommodation) investments. 

You will be involved in:

• Business Development: involvement in research for new conviction areas / alternative “living” asset classes and support preparation of materials for presenting market opportunity and IRE strategy to internal committees and external clients.

• Asset Management: assisting team and supporting processes for best practice in conjunction with local teams in respect of Purpose-Built Student Accommodation assets. Prepare templates and seek to understand and drive performance via targeted data collection and considered reporting requirements. Prepare data presentations and analysis.

• Investments: Analysis of potential investment opportunities. This will include sourcing comparable evidence and undertaking appropriate research. Set up, modify and run cash flow models and carry out sensitivity analysis.

• Market Intelligence: willingness to learn and remain aware / track capital market activity within the European Living Sectors. Create and maintain contacts in the investment market.

• Transactions: assist with transactional processes for selected investments. Support Senior Director with review of legal agreements and input /support local investment team execution activity. Supporting processes, attending meetings and inspections.

• Profile: Analytical and numerate with attention to detail. Hardworking and proactive individual. Collaborative with high quality interpersonal skills. Computer literate (esp. Excel skills and good knowledge of relevant real estate software).

What do we need from you?
 

• Computer literate (esp. Excel skills and good knowledge of relevant real estate software) Excellent knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint etc.)

• Analytical and numerate with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and proactive individual. Ability to prioritise, confident, self-motivated and articulate. Able to work as part of a small team – primarily assisting Senior Director.
  
  
  The application process, key dates and information:
  
  
  The assessment process will include:
  - CV Review
  - Video Interview (containing both video and written questions)
  - Final Interview

Closing date for applications: Monday 25th May 2026

Start date of the programme: September 2026

Salary: £26,500 per annum


Please Note:
We unfortunately are unable to accept industry placement year students onto this programme

We require all applicants to have the right to work in the UK until at least October 2027

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Worker Type

Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Workplace Model

Pursuant to Invesco’s Workplace Policy, employees are expected to comply with the firm’s most current workplace model, which as of October 1, 2025, includes spending at least four full days each week working in an Invesco office. This reflects our belief that spending time together in the office helps us build stronger relationships, collaborate more easily, and support each other’s growth and development.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! We want all of our candidates to shine during the application and selection process, so if you need any adjustments to be made, please send an e-mail to emea-talentacquisition@invesco.com. Please include your name, the job you are interested in, and the type of adjustment you need (for example; breaks during your interview, remote interviews, additional time for assessments or other required adjustments)

We promote a working environment that welcomes everyone and creates inclusive teams, celebrates difference and encourages everyone to be themselves at work.

Our commitment to the community and environmental, social and governance investing:
We partner with charitable organisations globally to make an impact in the communities where we live and work. Our people are encouraged to support the charities they feel most passionate about.  We are also committed to environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing. We serve our clients in this space as a trusted partner both on specific responsible investment product strategies as well as part of our commitment to deliver a superior investment experience. 

Recruitment Agencies: 
Invesco has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly. Invesco will not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired. When we do use agencies, we have a PSL in place, so please do not contact hiring managers directly.

Regulatory:
This position may fall in-scope of one or multiple regimes/directives.