Technology Associate Programme

Technology Associate Programme at Wellington Management

Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.

Programme Overview

Wellington Management is seeking individuals to be part of the global early career programme in the Technology function. As an Associate, you will develop the foundation to become successful in a career in financial technology.

New entrants are expected to join the Technology Associate Programme in July 2026. During your first two weeks, you will participate in our Base Camp Development Programme. This programme is designed to equip you with new skills and knowledge of our clients, industry, firm, and culture while developing a strong internal network. By investing in your personal growth on day one, you will help us continue to exceed our client’s expectations. After the two weeks, Associates will receive training and skill-building opportunities to develop expertise in the technology that drives asset management.

Programme Roles

The Technology group's mission is to drive Wellington’s innovation and operational edge to exceed the investment and service expectations for our clients and business partners worldwide. We accomplish this by bringing technology and operations together to deliver better, more efficient outcomes.

As an Associate within this group, you will gain insight into our industry, firm, and culture, as well as knowledge of the many different areas of the firm that contribute to the servicing of our client portfolios. Associates will have exposure to groups across the firm globally, including Trading, Portfolio Management, Legal and Compliance, and the Client Group. Throughout the entire programme, you will develop a variety of skills and help to achieve our goal of exceeding client expectations.

We have a diverse slate of roles available on our technology teams. Analyst roles may include:

• Engaging with business users to assess needs, understand workflows, and propose solutions
• Creating functional specifications and user requirement documents that outline enhancements, defect fixes, and integrate with existing system architecture
• Partnering with development teams to build solutions and participate in testing efforts
• Leading and supporting cross-functional projects, both large and small
• Providing each of Wellington’s investment teams with the data, controls, and support they need to ensure that their investment intent is accurately reflected in accordance with client regulatory and operational requirements
• Providing investment teams with the appropriate controls and support to ensure investments are made in accordance with the client’s investment guidelines and regulatory requirements
• Supporting the operational and client services functions

Programme Benefits

• Two-week Base Camp Development programme focused on developing skills, knowledge, and strong internal network
• Hybrid work environment, allowing for 4 days in person and up to 20% of time working from home
• Technology provided for each new hire
• Competitive salary and annual bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision care, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan, and generous paid vacation and sick time

Qualifications

We are looking for individuals who meet the following criteria:

• Undergraduates graduating with a bachelor’s degree between Fall 2025 – Summer 2026
• Demonstrated interest in business, technology, and the investment management industry (all majors and backgrounds welcome to apply)
• Strong academic performance
• Proven leadership experience and participation in community service and extracurricular activities
• Experience or coursework in at least one of the following areas:
  • Business decision making, including critically analyzing business processes and using technical skills to propose solutions and enhancements
  • Systems analysis, including requirements gathering, user stories, and test planning
  • Technology, including design patterns, programming languages, and constructs
  • Data wrangling, analysis, and visualization

Skills

Successful candidates will possess a strong combination of the following skills:

• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Well organized, ability to multi-task and detail-oriented
• Ability to work both individually and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to learn new concepts and subjects quickly
• Creative thinker, with the ability to generate independent ideas and thoughts
• Highly motivated self-starter with a high intellectual curiosity
• Strong work ethic and professionalism
• Aptitude for solving complex technical or functional problems

Application Process

For any questions regarding the application, please email Becks Harris at bharris1@wellington.com.

Materials

Qualified Candidates Must Submit:

• CV, 1 page length
• Statement of interest, 2 pages max, that addresses:
  • Why you are interested in working for Wellington Management
  • Why you are interested in the Analyst track of the Technology Associate Programme
• Unofficial transcript (Condensed to as few pages as possible, please don’t send >5 pages. Grades for all semesters must be present, including up to Spring/Summer 2025. Fall 2025 classes in progress are not required but encouraged.)

All documents must be submitted, titled with your Last and First name. You must upload each required document in separate upload boxes - resume, statement of interest, and transcript. You will submit your resume at the beginning of the application where it says upload Resume/CV and your statement of interest and transcript at the end. Applications with missing documents or information missing from the required questions for the statement of interest will not be considered.

Please note that you cannot change or update your application after you submit it.

The deadline to apply is 27th February 2026.

Interviews

Candidates will be notified on an on-going basis, but mainly in the weeks after the application deadline. If chosen, the First Round will consist of a video interview with a campus recruiter and the programme manager. Then, Final Round interviews will take place via video with multiple hiring managers.

The start date for the programme is July 2026.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That’s ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.

As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at GMWTalentOperations@wellington.com.

We believe that in-person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our culture. In support of this commitment, our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.

Key skills/competency

• Financial Technology
• Investment Management
• Systems Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Project Management
• Business Analysis
• Solution Design
• Requirements Gathering
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Problem Solving