Are you fascinated by the world of asset management? Do you want to go the extra mile to make responsible investments? And are you fearless towards big data? If so, be sure to read this vacancy for the Quant Traineeship at APG.
Job Description
As a Quant Trainee at APG Asset Management you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of long-term, sustainable investments. You work on real-life asset management problems under the supervision of experienced field coaches. We invite you to amaze us by putting your quantitative knowledge into practice. Is there another model we could use? Can we improve our computer code? You tell us. Your teammates welcome a new outlook!
Since APG manages the vast majority of its investments internally, you can see for yourself what happens in Portfolio Management, Trading, Model Validation, Asset Liability Management, etc. That is what’s unique about it: APG has all this expertise in-house; just ask your new colleagues!
Quote of trainee Yeyu Huang: “In my current assignment, I get to investigate how adding swaptions changes the risk-return profile of the interest rate hedge strategy. I can immerse myself in the derivatives world and take part in the asset allocation and replication processes carried out by the team. It is fantastic to see that I can make difference to the portfolio in the future and be included as a team member.”.
Why start your career at APG?
Because APG Asset Management:
Requirements
Working conditions
In the Traineeship of APG:
We offer you:
For pension provider APG, pensions are about people, life and how we live together. Through careful asset management, pension administration, communication and advice, APG wants to help build a decent future in which we share our well-being and prosperity honestly and sustainably. For present and future generations. For today, tomorrow and beyond.
APG is committed to serving 4.7 million people in the Netherlands. That explains the importance we attach to reflecting Dutch society. To that end, APG strives for an inclusive work environment in which everyone can be themselves and their unique qualities are embraced.
Choosing APG means choosing a job in which you contribute to a bright future. Don’t delay, apply today!
Contact info
More information? Please contact Cato Beentjes (Recruiter) via cato.beentjes@apg.nl or Rob van den Goorbergh (Head of Research & Analytics) via rob.vanden.goorbergh@apg-am.nl, who can tell you more about the specific position.
Do you see a future with APG? Apply utmost March 31st, 2022 with an English cv and cover letter and show us what motivates you.
Have a look on Traineeships at APG | APG for experiences of current trainees and more information about the selection process.
Are you not sure yet which of the 4 tracks suits you best? Or are you just curious about your fit with APG? Then sign up for our Online inhousedays Traineeship | APG.
Language: English, Dutch is a plus
- For English please see below -
APG is een pensioenuitvoerder die in opdracht van een aantal pensioenfondsen het pensioen regelt van 4,7 miljoen mensen. We verzorgen het pensioen van één op de vijf gezinnen in Nederland. Er gebeurt veel qua pensioen en APG wil daar als toonaangevende en innovatieve pensioenuitvoerder proactief op in blijven spelen.
APG koestert talent en dat waarderen zowel onze werknemers als externe instanties als het Top Employers Institute, dat onafhankelijk onderzoek doet naar goed werkgeverschap. Werken bij APG betekent werken bij de top van werkgevers van Nederland. APG mag zich dan ook sinds 2008 een certifed top employer noemen.
We geloven dat diversiteit een brede visie en betere besluitvorming bevordert. Betrokkenheid en respect voor culturele verschillen dragen bij aan onze bedrijfsdoelstellingen. We nodigen je graag uit om te solliciteren.
APG is a pension provider that organizes the pensions for 4.7 million people on behalf of several pension funds. We provide the pensions of one in every five families in the Netherlands.
APG Asset Management is one of the largest pension asset managers in the world. We leverage all our experience, expertise and innovative power to invest the pension assets of our clients and their participants cost effectively. We contribute to a quality, affordable pension by achieving a stable, sustainable long-term return with responsible risks. For APG Asset Management, innovation and personal development are the way to keep a leading edge in pension asset management. Do you love your profession as well as a challenge? APG Asset Management offers plenty of challenges.
APG believes good employment practices are essential. In addition to a market level salary and a quality pension scheme, we also offer extensive opportunity in training and personal development. APG is proud to have earned top employer and Top ICT Employer titles since 2008.
We believe that diversity promotes a broader vision and better decision-making. Engagement and respecting cultural differences contribute to our corporate objectives.