What is MIA?
MIA is the Mediolanum Investment Academy which is a 24-month long paid programme built for those who are interested in a career in asset management. As part of the programme you will have the opportunity to develop your skills by working alongside experienced investment professionals in an organisation where more than €59 billion is actively managed.
The programme was successfully launched in 2022 and we are now launching the third edition in 2024.
- What happens during the programme?
- How can I apply?
- What we are looking for?
- The benefits of the MIA programme
- What happens when the programme ends?
Over the course of 24 months you will get the opportunity to gain broad experience in asset management across different asset classes. You will work across different areas of investments during the programme and be involved in very interesting projects and side by side with the most experienced investment professionals in the organisation.
The role of an MIA participant has been developed as a front office role to allow for successful candidates to gain valuable insight into a global asset management organisation. As part of the programme's structure, you will be encouraged to learn and acquire both hard and soft skills fundamental for your success in the investment industry.
In the first 2 years, successful candidates will work as Investment Associate Analysts.
Every participant will have a “mentor” who will act as a point of reference and coach for the entire programme. You will also get the chance to prove yourself as a valuable member of the team while working on assignments, research reports and other projects.
The programme acts as a stepping stone for your future career in asset management. If you’re ambitious, excited about a career in investment and willing to learn don’t miss this opportunity!
- Applications are currently closed for MIA 2024
- If you’re a good fit for this programme, our HR department will contact you to know more about you and answer any of your questions.
- After this conversation, if both you and HR want to proceed with your application you will agree on an interview date with a member of the investment team.
- An online interview will then take place giving you a chance to showcase your knowledge and skills.
- If successful after the first-round interview, you will complete a psychometric assessment to evaluate your strengths and suitability for the investment academy.
- An on-site interview will be the next step which will include a case study that you will present to members of the investment team.
- At the end of this comprehensive recruitment process, we will contact you with any feedback and potentially an offer!
We’re looking for 5 outstanding candidates.
You could be one of them if:
- You have a strong interest in investment markets.
- You work well as part of a team.
- You are a great communicator with an analytical mindset.
- You’re comfortable presenting your ideas, expressing your opinions, and talking to senior management and clients.
- You have great attention to detail as well as strong research and numerical reasoning skills.
- You know what it means to be client focused.
- You love solving complex problems.
- You want to make a difference in the world through a career in asset management.
Ideally, you have one or more of the following:
- A Bachelor (Hons) degree in (but not limited to) Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Statistics, Engineering or Applied Mathematics. Other degrees will be considered.
- CFA Qualified or in the process of obtaining CFA is highly advantageous.
- Masters/ PHD qualifications are a distinct advantage.
Some people hold themselves to a higher standard than the job description. We encourage you to apply for the MIA even if you don’t tick every box exactly as described here.
- A competitive benchmarked starting salary
- Subsidised lunch and on-site canteen
- Healthcare
- Tax saver tickets
- Learning and Development opportunities i.e opportunity to complete CFA or continue with CFA
- Personal development opportunities i.e. ongoing skill development sessions
- Social aspect such as social events throughout the year and a collaborative work environment
- Wellness campaigns
At the end of the programme, the successful candidates will become permanent members of the investment team within a front office position.
Over the following years, MIA alumni will have a clearly defined career path and your career development in Mediolanum will be supported with ongoing on the job and formal training.
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About Us!
MIFL Established in Dublin since 1997, Mediolanum has a Fund Management Company and a Life Insurance Company with each focused on the research, development, and discovery of innovative investment products and services. Such products and services are then delivered to its European retail client base through UCITS and Non UCITS mutual funds as well as unit linked life insurance products. These products are distributed primarily through the Group’s Banking entities and their Family Banker sales networks. The Irish Operations currently employs over 170 staff.
The Mediolanum Banking Group is a leading Italian financial conglomerate listed on the Milan stock exchange and a constituent of the FTSEMIB index. It was founded in 1982 and today employs more than 10.000 people between employees and financial advisors across Europe (Italy, Spain, Ireland and Germany).
Mediolanum International Funds Ltd. has been in Dublin for over 25 years. We are the principal hub for the Group Asset Management investment decisions. As we’ve grown, we’re keen to invest in developing the next generation of asset management professionals.
