Careers
Why Colchester?
Colchester is founded on a belief that asset management is best performed in a singular focus firm, such as ours, that puts the interests of our clients at the centre of everything we do. We believe that this delivers superior returns to our clients, avoids potential conflicts of interest, and aligns our interests with those of our clients. Colchester is underpinned by strong moral and ethical standards, a deeply engrained investment process, and a structure that provides the best possible chance of success. We believe that clarity of thought and vision, combined with a relentless drive for excellence, will deliver the best returns for our clients and help them achieve their objectives.
We view our clients as partners and believe that openness and transparency is paramount in building and developing the trust that they have bestowed upon us. These values and principles are embedded in our DNA, and guide us in all our interactions with, and decisions made on behalf of our clients.
At Colchester we work very hard to bring the right people on board, create the right environment for success and invest in the development of each individual.
Diversity & Inclusion
Colchester is built on our core values which form the foundations of our culture and underpin everything we do. Being an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce is a fundamental part of how we operate as an organisation. Our policies are designed to promote our values and protect our employees. We believe that every one of our employees, clients and stakeholders bring something different to the table and those differences are something to be valued.
We actively promote integrity, trust and humility, all of which form part of our core values. We understand that being good at what we do takes collaboration, teamwork and respect for each other and we work hard to build this into our inclusion efforts. Fostering this inclusive culture is crucial to our employees and clients who are at the heart of everything we do.
The Diversity Project is a cross-company initiative championing a truly diverse and inclusive UK investment and savings industry with the right talent to deliver the best possible financial outcomes for our clients, to reflect the society we serve and ultimately build more sustainable businesses. As a member firm, Colchester strongly believe in this mission and is proud to be a part of the change.
November 2021
Colchester’s Women in Finance present: Our Path to Success – Inclusion is the Key to Growth
Our female employees celebrate gender diversity within the workplace by sharing their paths into the Finance industry, challenges they have faced, and advice they would give to the next generation.
Employee Facts & Figures
39%
of our Employees identify as female
(10% prefer not to say / opt out)
50%
of our Board identify as female
42%
of our Senior Management* identify as female
41%
of our Employees were the first generation in their immediate family to attend University
(17% prefer not to say / opt out)
60%
of our employees attended state-run or state funded schools
(14% prefer not to say / opt out)
44%
of our Employees speak 2 or more languages
(14% prefer not to say / opt out)
24
different languages are spoken across Colchester.
These include:
English, Arabic, Cantonese, Croatian, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Irish, Italian, Korean, Kurdish, Malay, Mandarin, Maltese, Portuguese, Shona, Spanish, Thai, Urdu, Yoruba
*Senior Management Team (SMT): Directors and Global Heads of Department who attend SMT Meetings.
Data accurate as of 1 April 2024.
Our Values
Our values underlie Colchester as a business and are embedded in the firm for the future to guard against complacency or mediocracy.
Focus
Investment professionals require a focused and stable environment in order to be consistently effective in their work.
Humility
Colchester strives to build and nurture an environment where employees are encouraged to behave with humility and respect for others.
Perspective
Colchester, in both its investments and business outlook does not permit short-term expedience to outweigh medium-term benefits.
Service
We aim to provide accurate reporting, timely information and efficient administration.
Innovation & Constant Improvement
Colchester focuses on its core expertise whilst doing everything it can to be the most capable, knowledgeable and leading company in its field.
Teamwork & Devolved Leadership
Creating and maintaining an environment where everyone can contribute to the success of the Company is part of Colchester’s ethos. Different skills and perspectives are valued, and we recognise that employees work better as a diverse team who all support each other.
Integrity & Trust
Colchester works for our clients (and their beneficiaries) and clients’ interests take precedence over any other interests at Colchester. We treat our clients fairly.
Our Benefits
Colchester believe that the success of our firm is intrinsically linked to the wellbeing and happiness of our employees. We offer a robust benefits programme, designed to support our employees in all areas of their lives.
Vacancies
Interested in working for Colchester Global Investors? View our current vacancies below.
Current Open Vacancies
Please view our current vacancies at Colchester. Should you wish to submit your CV for other future openings please do so using the form on our vacancies page stipulating which type of roles you would be interested in.
Rotational Graduate Scheme
Our graduate scheme is an 18-month rotational programme, beginning in October of each year.
Applications are now open.
Summer Intern Programme
Our 2024 summer intern programme is now closed. We will be taking applications for our 2025 programme in January 2025.
Our Locations
London
Heathcoat House
20 Savile Row
London W1S3PR
United Kingdom
Ph: +44 207 292 6920
New York
104 West 40th Street
4th Floor
New York, NY 10018
United States of America
Ph: +1 646 472 1800
Singapore
6 Battery Road
#40-02A Six Battery Road
Singapore 049909
Singapore
Ph: +65 3158 3760
Sydney
Suite 1403, Level 14
20 Hunter Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
Ph: +61 2 8188 2477
Dubai
Index Tower, Unit 403
DIFC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Ph: +971 5 0463 5370
Madrid
Carrera de San Jeronimo 15,
28014, Madrid
Ph: +34 91 961 3051
Dublin
Alexandra House
3 Ballsbridge Park,
Dublin 4, D04 C7H2
Ph: +353 1 2641 011
Munich
Maximilianstraße 35a
80539 München
Germany
Ph: +49 89 5419 61821
Hear from our employees
“I am fortunate to be in the Colchester family as a Dealer. The diverse yet tight knit culture provides ample opportunities for me to grow both professionally and personally. Furthermore, the empowering and inclusive values fostered by the company makes working at Colchester an enjoyable and fulfilling experience.“
Erica Yamamoto, Dealer
SINGAPORE
“I joined Colchester in early 2022 as Head of Financial Crime. The whole company made me feel very welcome and within a short space of time I knew everyone. The firm is very professional, and client focused, yet balanced and open. There is a culture of innovation and continuous improvement which is reflected in the tone from the top.”
Edmund Weighell, Head of Financial Crime
LONDON
“Having joined Colchester in 2023, I have been working with colleagues from offices around the world and have received immense support from them. The dynamic and nurturing culture fosters an innovative work environment, where every team member is focused on the growth of the firm and on delivering utmost value to our clients. It is inspiring to be part of Colchester’s evolving journey and to build its future together.”
Oskar Potyka, Head of Distribution - Austria, Germany & Eastern Europe
MUNICH
“I have been a part of Colchester for over 13 years now and I believe the culture and ethos here have helped us to excel at what we do. Our ideas are welcomed by senior management and continuous employee engagement helps me to feel connected to our core values. We work collaboratively to achieve our goals which truly makes it a positive working environment to be part of”.
Arpita Shah, Head of Systems Development
LONDON
“Colchester is global firm with a collaborative spirit and no pretensions. There is a genuine focus on preserving a non-hierarchical, encouraging environment where people are supported to develop and grow. The emphasis is always on providing the best possible outcomes for our clients, with laser precision and consistent dedication. At Colchester, you’re not just a number nor sidelined into a specific role; instead, you’re encourage to broaden your skills. I’ve had the opportunity to grow professionally, extending my skills far beyond traditional sales and marketing, and have recently been promoted to Head of Distribution for Australia and New Zealand.”
Monica Hood, Head of Distribution, Australia and New Zealand
MUNICH
