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ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS PROGRAMME
The Alternative Investments Programme was launched in February 2021, it was developed by leading Private Equity and Asset Management firms to help raise awareness of industry challenges. Its aim is to help diversify the workforce by providing opportunities to individuals from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds.
We work with students and young professionals through a series of training events to help develop their knowledge and skills and therefore increase their chances of getting a role within the alternative investments industry.
Through our ten workstreams, the programme provides insights, training, mentoring, job opportunities and ongoing career support.
OUR WORKSTREAMS
SCHOOLS
ENGAGEMENT
Engagement of AIP sponsor professionals in secondary school outreach in Years 11-13 (Age 15-18).
CAREERS AND UNDERGRADUATE SUPPORT
Training and recruitment of students at the undergraduate level for 1st year work experience, 2nd and 3rd year internships, industrial placements, and full-time graduate roles at AIP sponsor firms.
ASSOCIATE
PATHWAY
Working with Investment Banking and Consulting junior professionals to help them prepare for the Alternatives sector.
ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT
Experienced hires - facilitated recruitment of professionals at all levels of experience from the AIP and wider SEO alumni talent pool.
Alumni community - focused on life-long learning, networking, professional and volunteer opportunities.
ECOSYSTEM
Going beyond our sponsoring firm engagement to develop cross-functional relationships to facilitate connectivity and scalable network economies around deal flow, diligence and execution support.
MEMBER ENGAGEMENT
Increase the number and intensity of GPs, LPs, and ecosystem members participating in the AIP.
AICON CONFERENCE
An annual conference and awards ceremony bringing together all above workstreams in a framework of thought leadership delivery plus networking.
LP ADVISORY COUNCIL
Deriving from LP members of the AIP, formation of an LP-advisory council to the AIP, and relatedly, a series of structured introductions to LPs of new and upcoming managers from underrepresented backgrounds.
We bring together Limited Partners to continue to create meaningful DE&I changes in the alternatives industry.
BEST PRACTICES
We have created a space for HR and DEI professionals to come together and discuss insights from SEO London participants and DEI practices.
PROMOTION
Public relations engagement with publications and social media, to raise the awareness of the AIP and our outcomes.
Publication of an AIP Year in Review to showcase the programme and its impact.
WHAT DO WE PROVIDE? WHAT YOU WILL BENEFIT FROM?
Depending on where you are in your career, whether student or young professional, our programming includes:
• Technical training - for example, case study and modelling practice
• Insights from industry professionals
• Invitations to apply to Associate roles at leading Private Equity, Private Credit, Infrastructure, Real Estate, Hedge Fund, and other firms in the Alternatives space.
• Exclusive events and networking
• Interview guidance
• Industry mentor
• Recommendation to SEO exclusive internships at top firms
CONTACT THE
AIP TEAM