Trainee Sales Associate (Investment 20/20)

Trainee Sales Associate (Investment 20/20) – 12-month FTC 

Location: Edinburgh (We believe in the power of in-person collaboration, and our hybrid model requires colleagues to be in the office a minimum of 3-days per week) 

Salary: Up to £35,000 (depending on the experience you can bring) 

Closing date: Thursday 9 July 2026 

Aegon Asset Management is a leading global investor, our employees work from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We advise on assets for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.  

Our people are our greatest asset, and we want Aegon Asset Management to be a place where they can bring their authentic self to work and do all they can to deliver on our strategic promises to our customers.  

We help people live their best lives. We help them with the big stuff, for the moments that matter. 

We are looking for a Trainee Sales Associate to support our International Sales team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in building and maintaining professional relationships with clients across our EMEA and APAC markets, working closely with Sales professionals and Client Service Managers. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual looking to develop a career in asset management, combining client relationship management, sales support, and market insight. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Support the International Sales team in managing client relationships across EMEA and APAC, including building contact lists and sourcing new opportunities 

• Assist with client servicing and enquiries, ensuring timely, professional responses 

• Maintain accurate records of sales and marketing activity using internal systems 

• Act as a key link between Sales and internal teams (e.g. Product, Marketing, Investment Specialists) to support sales initiatives 

• Assist in the creation of sales materials and client communications 

• Support the planning and delivery of client events, including invitations, logistics, and follow-up 

• Build strong working relationships internally and contribute to team meetings and sales activity 

• Develop knowledge of AAM products and investment markets 

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and adopt a client-first approach in all activities 

We’d love to hear from you if you: 

• Strong interest in financial services and investment markets  

• Desire to build technical knowledge of investment funds  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills  

• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail  

• Ability to build relationships both internally and externally  

• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a team 

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognise that delivering excellent client outcomes, comes from embracing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences. 

We serve a diverse, ever-changing world. It's tough, but we work tirelessly to leave things better than we find them. If that sounds like the sort of place you'd like to work, hit the "Apply" button. 

The legal bits  

We’ll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If we offer you a job and you accept, there are some checks we need to complete before you can start with us. This will include a credit and criminal record check, as well as providing satisfactory references.