AllianceBernstein is a leading global investment management firm that offers high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional investors, individuals and private wealth clients in major world markets. Our corporate headquarters are based in Nashville, Tennessee and we currently have over 4,300 employees in 53 locations across 27 countries including a significant presence in major financial centres like New York, London, Hong Kong and Tokyo.

At AB, we’re fully invested in being a firm that clients can trust to deliver better outcomes. To be successful, we foster a diverse, connected, collaborative culture that encourages different ways of thinking and differentiated insights. We embrace innovation to address increasingly complex investing challenges. 

We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, investing in the next generation of investment professionals is our priority. We want to empower you—which is why we offer training, and a culture of mentorship and mobility, so you can cultivate the tools you need to build your career. If you're passionate, driven and ready to develop new ideas, we want to help you challenge your limits.

Programme information

AB joined the Investment20/20 program back in 2019. We launched several roles across our Client & Marketing Group, Multi Asset Investment and Operations teams. This year we plan to add another Investment20/20 role in our Client Group team.

If successful, you will join as a trainee within AB’s Client Group. Our traineeship will introduce you to the world of investment management, allowing you to build industry knowledge, experience and relationships that will benefit your career and provide you with skills to secure a permanent role.  

As you progress, we will support you in achieving a professional qualification if this is something you are interested in. As part of the Investment20/20 programme, you will also have opportunities to meet and network with over 300 trainees across the industry, participating in socials and insight events. 

Our trainee programme is a fixed term, one-year contract paying £30,000 per annum. You will receive 25 days annual leave. You will also qualify to participate in our non-contributory pension scheme as well as being invited to join other company benefit schemes should you wish. All roles are based in London. 

For more information you can view this short video about AB and Investment20/20 programme and you can Meet our Trainees.

The Team

The UK retail team services a range of Wholesale clients including banks, platforms and other distributors. The team is made up of Client Directors (“Advisors”) and Associates who partner with multiple internal teams to provide investment solutions which help meet client needs. 

The team is looking for someone to help support all members of this fast-paced team. The individual will have day to day exposure to the five Advisors in the group and will work alongside one Associate that is focused on the UK retail business.

Responsibilities include, but not exclusively:

• Working with Advisors and Associates to assist with day-to-day client queries and collaborating with internal teams to successfully address them. (Teams include the product management, product strategy, performance, marketing, legal & compliance, operations teams and others);

• Preparation of data and presentations for client meetings and events.

• Assisting Advisors and Associates with projects including data gathering, performance reporting, market intelligence;

• Providing administrative support in producing the team’s weekly and monthly reports;

• Ensuring that AB’s Client Relationship Management (CRM) database system (Salesforce) is regularly maintained and kept updated.

Requirements

If you’ve just finished your A-levels or your BTECs, have an interest in working within financial services and have the following attributes, we are interested in hearing from you:

• Team player, but also able to work effectively alone;

• Inquisitive and willing to learn data, interpreting information and problem solving skills;

• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines;

• Self-starter with a ‘can do’ attitude;

• Ability in synthesizing information

• A strong desire to learn and the ambition to grow significantly within the role;

• A good communicator, both oral and written.

How to apply

To apply, please upload your CV and personal statement as well as your answers to the questions* posed below in 250-300 words each:

Please make you application via the following link: Client Relations Intern – UK Retail

• Why are you applying to us for this trainee programme? 

• What evidence can you give us that you are someone with exceptional levels of personal drive and determination? 

• Tell us about the most interesting project or piece of work you have completed as part of your studies at either school or college. What did you have to do and what interested you most about it? 

PLEASE NOTE:  

The purpose of these questions is to give applicants an opportunity share their personal experiences and thought processes with the hiring manager. Your application will not be considered if you do not answer the questions.

 

We know that AI is an increasingly useful tool and we’re happy for you to use it to research and help form an answer, but you should not submit wholly AI generated answers – this will be checked. 

Key dates

Applications close: 30th April 2026

**Please note that we recruit on a rolling basis so you are advised to apply early. 

Start date: September (exact date TBC)

Successful candidates will be asked for a telephone/Zoom interview. Following a successful interview you will be asked to come in to meet face to face with some of the people you will be working with.

Unsuccessful candidates will be notified by email.

AllianceBernstein is an inclusive employer, please let the recruitment team know if you have a condition, disability or difference that may require some adaptations. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom for the full duration of the traineeship.