The Cambridge University Investment Club is proud to welcome back MAN Group, one of the largest fund managers, as the partner for our Absolute Return Fund. We sincerely hope to draw on their expertise and provide our members an unparalleled experience in alternative investment products and solutions.
The Firm
Man is a world-leading alternative investment management business. With a broad range of funds for institutional and private investors globally, it is known for its performance, innovative product design and investor service. Man manages about USD70 billion¹ and employs over 1,800 people in 13 countries.
The original business was founded in 1783 and this year it celebrates its 225th anniversary. Today, the parent company, Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is ranked in the top 45 companies of the FTSE 100 Index, with a market capitalisation of about USD10 billion.
Man supports many awards, charities and initiatives around the world, including sponsorship of the Man Booker literary prizes and the Man Group International Climate Change Award.
We are a company of high achievement - combining in depth business knowledge with global reach. All of which means we can offer a select few, exceptional graduates a collaborative, thoughtful environment with the opportunity to grow, develop and succeed. At the cutting edge of financial and quantitative research, we are committed to combining intellectual rigour with commercial flair to sustain an innovative edge. We actively welcome new approaches and new ideas.
Available Opportunities
We offer a range of five distinct graduate programmes. Each is designed to broaden your overall knowledge of the alternative investment market, while specifically also equipping you for a career in a core area of our business.
The programmes vary between 12 and 18 months’ duration, depending on individual content and structure. Common to all is a blend of technical and personal course-based learning and on-the-job experience, which can be tailored around your own skills and development needs.
In addition to our structured graduate programmes, we also have a number of postgraduate opportunities.
We encourage applications from graduates and postgraduates who would like to apply their knowledge within the alternative investments arena. We want individuals with sharp minds who have the ability to build effective working relationships and thrive in a team environment. We need good decision makers who display the drive and passion to succeed.
Application Process
For further information on our different business areas and graduate, postgraduate & internship programmes please visit our graduate careers webpage at www.mancareers.com.
Application deadline date – 9th January 2009
Number of positions available
Charity Support
We use our sponsors contributions to generate investment returns which can be then used to support valuable causes, such as charities.
