Intern - ETF Sales

Company Description Amundi is a leading European asset manager and ranks among the top 10 global players, offering a comprehensive range of active and passive investment solutions across traditional and real assets. As a subsidiary of the Crédit Agricole group and a listed company, Amundi manages close to €2.6 trillion in assets under management. With six international investment hubs and strong financial and extra-financial research capabilities, the company is deeply committed to responsible investment. Amundi serves 200 million retail, institutional, and corporate clients, supported by 5,400 employees in 34 countries. Its integrated IT tools and services cover the entire savings value chain, providing innovative solutions and expertise to clients worldwide.

Role Description This ETF Sales role is an internship position based in Greater London with a hybrid work arrangement, allowing some work from home. The candidate will join a leading team in the ETF industry and they will be responsible for providing sales support for the Amundi ETF, Indexing & Smart Beta UK/Ireland Sales Team and for new business development activities in the UK & Ireland.

Main Accountabilities:

• Supporting the ETF, Index and Smart Beta Sales Team with client prospecting activities (i.e. market segment analysis and client mapping) and maintenance of CRM database.

• Working with the sales team to help position and pitch ETF, Index and Smart Beta products with clients and prospects (i.e. constructing pitch decks and producing trade ideas).

• Responsibilities include business development activities for new segments (i.e. platforms and digital) and direct contact with clients and prospects in relation to these segments in collaboration with senior sales members on the team.

• Respond efficiently to client queries (e.g. research & analysis in relation to products) and where required speaking directly with clients to best address their requests.

• Contributing proactive ideas to help with the development of the brand awareness of Amundi ETF, Indexing and Smart Beta franchise (i.e. assisting marketing teams on sales events and digital marketing materials).

• Close collaboration and strong communication with various teams within Amundi UK and the broader Amundi Group to ensure effective client responses.

• Managing the process for client request for proposals (RFPs) and due diligence questionnaires (DDQs).

The job responsibilities indicated above are not exhaustive. The company reserves the right to amend roles and responsibilities at any time.

Required Skills:

• Previous experience in Investment Banking / Asset Management helpful but not essential
• Previous experience within a Sales team
• An interest/or an understanding of the ETF Index and Smart Beta market and related products
• Resourceful and proactive – able to assimilate and present information from a range of sources
• Excellent communication and research skills are essential
• A positive, can do attitude and a team player
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to leverage resources internally

Additional:

The role holder will adhere to FCA rules and principles and the Firm’s policies and procedures. Where appropriate, the role holder will seek guidance from Head of Compliance.

Adherence to high standards of conduct in line with the policies and procedures and the senior managers and certification regime.

Escalation of any issues to manager or to Risk and Compliance department.