LGT Placement Year Programme 2026/27

LGT Wealth Management UK LLP is a UK-based partnership, wholly owned by the private banking group LGT, which is in turn owned by the Princely Family of Liechtenstein. When we set up LGT Wealth Management in 2008, our aim was to offer a fresh approach to wealth management. Alongside the LLP we also have two other entities which focus on US and Jersey based clients. Our head office is based in London however we have a presence in Edinburgh, Jersey, Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol and Manchester. The plan was simple: put our clients first by providing a transparent service, designed around what is right for each of them. By drawing together in-depth knowledge and experience from across the industry, we provide a flexible, bespoke service adapted to each of our clients’ needs.

Our mission is to create long-term value for all stakeholders. Our culture encourages individuals to generate, develop and implement ideas which will strengthen our business.  Belonging, respect, integrity, conviction and entrepreneurship  are our core values.  As our brand recognition grows, we are fast becoming an employer of choice in our sector.  We have over £30 billion in funds under management and circa 700 staff.

Job Description

If you are currently at university and considering a career in Financial Services, we want to hear from you!

Our Placement Year Programme will introduce you to the Wealth Management sector where you will develop your industry knowledge and gain on-the-job work experience enabling you to prepare for an excellent start in your career.

Want to find out more about why a career in Wealth Management could be for you? Click here to gain some great insights into our industry across as wide range of people and businesses who make an impact in our sector. #makeitPIMFA

Our 2026/27 Placement Year Opportunities

This year we will be hosting three Placement Year undergraduates across a variety of areas in our business including:

• Technology
• Finance
• Operations

Below is an outline of what each of these business areas performs. You can indicate in your application if there is a particular area (based on the three options above) of our business you would prefer to have the opportunity to work in.

Your primary place of work will be in our City of London office where you will work for twelve months starting in July of this year.

We care about the development of our people and we will ensure you gain a mixture of formal learning combined with on-the-job professional experience. Our Placement Year students will follow the hybrid model of working in the office and homeworking.

Your Salary

Our Placement Year Programme is paying £27,500

Join Us

We want to continue building on our sense of belonging whereby inclusive individuals can contribute towards our culture. If you want to start your career in a Firm where you can make a genuine and positive impact to the future of wealth management, we welcome you to join us. 

We welcome those undergraduates currently studying for a Finance / Business related degree (to include Economics and Accountancy) to apply for the Programme. In return, we need you to bring your drive, passion, and enthusiasm to make the most of this opportunity.

Click here to find out more about our Firm and why it could be the best place to gain some valuable work experience when considering your future career options.

Equal Opportunities

We recognise the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people are treated equally, fairly and with respect.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in every aspect of employment from the advertisement of jobs; recruitment and selection of candidates; training, development and promotion of employees; review of performance, pay and benefits; and the application of all policies and procedures through to the last day of employment. 

Our aim is to recognise and value diversity as a strength and to foster a workplace in which people have equal opportunities to contribute and develop according to their individual merits. We have a responsibility to ensure equal opportunities for all our people and enabling them to succeed both personally and professionally. Our dedicated #included committee supports our mission to build and champion a diverse and inclusive workforce. Find out more here about our diversity and inclusion initiatives we are focusing on as a business.

Requirements

Business Unit Descriptions

Technology:

The successful candidate will join the Service Delivery Team which is dedicated to ensuring the smooth operation and continuous improvement of IT services within the organization. This team is responsible for managing incidents, service requests, and problem management, ensuring that all IT-related issues are resolved efficiently and effectively.

They work closely with various departments to gather feedback and implement improvements, aiming to enhance the overall user experience. The team also focuses on maintaining high standards of service delivery, adhering to service level agreements (SLAs), and driving continual service improvement initiatives.

Finance:

The successful candidate will be providing Accounting Support to the wider Finance Team. Primarily this will focus on the regular processing and payment of suppliers, expense claims and credit cards.

This will involve regular communication with both internal and external stake holders to deal with queries promptly and efficiently. In addition, the candidate will be tasked with reconciliation of both supplier ledgers, and with support, bank accounts; further the position will also involve assisting other Team members with Ad hoc Finance duties.

Operations:

Business Operations is the engine room of our Firm providing a wide range of essential support and services for the Investment/Wealth Asset Managers, their teams, and their Clients. Subject to the needs of the Business Operations team at the time the Programme begins, the successful candidate will primarily gain experience in the CASS team but might also be involved with one more of the following units:

The Custody Services unit comprises several teams:

• Settlements team: Responsible for the accurate and timely settlement of all trade purchases and sales for the Firm in Funds, Equities and Bonds both in the UK and overseas.
• Corporate Actions team: Processing of dividend distributions and interest on fixed income products (including the appropriate tax withholding) or mandatory/voluntary corporate events for the Firms assets under management.
• Transfer team: Manages all aspects of the client transfer in/out process for all product types.
• Treasury team: Manages all the Firm’s cash movements in multiple currencies and the funding of its bank accounts. This also includes maintaining relationships with our sponsoring banks and those organisations we hold term deposits with.
• Data Management team: Responsible for providing support in delivering on the firm's data strategy for Operations by establishing and maintaining data processes, controls, procedures, and methodologies in line with agreed firm wide governance policies and standards.
• CASS team: Oversees the Firms compliance with the FCA's client asset rules contained within the Client Assets Sourcebook (CASS).

The closing date for applications is Friday 27th February 2026.

Contact Information

We are looking forward to receiving your online application.

For any further information please do not hesitate to contact us.

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