Janus Henderson Investors run a trainee programme, with intakes in April, August and November. The programme is aimed at school leavers and gives you hands on experience in working in the asset management industry. Unlike many programmes, previous experience is not a prerequisite for applying.

Henderson are offering a 12-month short term contract, and you are placed in one of their teams for the duration of the contract, not rotated. The programme is a paid experience, which could either help you make future career choices or provide the necessary experience for embarking on a career in financial services.

For those Trainees who excel it may lead to a permanent role within Henderson.They recruit many people from this trainee scheme, 78% to date of those that attended the training programme, were later employed.