Brooks Macdonald has announced the launch of ‘Inclusive futures’, a programme offering ambitious and talented young people with entry-level career opportunities across the Group.
Available across a number of Brooks Macdonald’s offices, including its International offices in Jersey and Guernsey, aspiring participants can select from a number of training schemes offering skills development and the chance to work on a diverse range of interesting and challenging projects.
Brooks Macdonald’s new graduate scheme will give participants the opportunity to gain the fundamental experience and skills needed to excel in the industry. Graduates will learn about different parts of the business, develop their professional network and expand their skills and expertise. The recruitment process, developed in partnership with talent experts Zircon BeTalent, has been designed to eliminate unconscious bias, offering a robust and scientific approach to talent assessment.
In addition, Brooks Macdonald has also partnered with #10000blackinterns which seeks to offer 2,000 internships each year for five consecutive years, delivering internships across a range of internal business functions. Each internship offered provides invaluable experience and each training session can genuinely change an individual’s trajectory.
Tom Emery (pictured), Chief People Officer at Brooks Macdonald, commented: “We want to transform the prospects of aspirational and talented young people by giving them the chance to start a career in our industry. These are great opportunities for anyone who hasn’t considered a career in investment management. Additionally, due to the pandemic, those trying to enter the labour market for the first time over the next few years may find it difficult to do so.
“At Brooks Macdonald, we’re keen to support young people through the post-pandemic recovery, and ‘Inclusive Futures’ offers those from all backgrounds a chance to begin a career within a company that values collaboration and believes in making a difference.
“All participants will be warmly welcomed into teams who will provide them with a real sense of responsibility and equip them with the tools and support they need to develop and grow in confidence.”
‘Inclusive futures’ marks a firm statement of intent at Brooks Macdonald to attract and nurture the next generation of wealth management talent, and follows the firm signing up to the IoD Jersey’s Diversity and Inclusion vision statement last year.
