Developed By The Industry

Serving our members and responding to the needs of the industry

Investment20/20 was founded 10 years ago by industry leaders to provide an alternative and accessible entry point to the sector. It developed out of a sector wide requirement for an agile solution to drive forward equity, diversity, and inclusion in early careers recruitment, and to build a community which supports those individuals who join the industry.

Collaborating on the Investment20/20 programme brings the industry together to address issues that are larger than one firm alone, such as reaching out to communities of potential new talent through our outreach programme, helping to position individual employers and the wider industry.

In a busy and ever-evolving landscape, keeping abreast of industry priorities is pivotal to drive impactful change. Our Standing Committee, led by our Chair Jane Ivinson, and made up of senior leaders from member firms and the education sector, ensures Investment20/20 remains reflective of the industry landscape and respond to the changing needs of the sector and stakeholders.

See what some of our members have to say about the impact of being an Investment20/20 member.

_{As a fast-growing fintech serving the investment industry, Jacobi's partnership with Investment20/20 has allowed us to attract exciting and diverse talent across software, investment, and marketing disciplines. Our trainee roles have received phenomenal interest from individuals from across the UK and coupled with Investment 20/20's comprehensive training and support programme, we're proud to help cultivate the next generation of investment industry leaders.}

Curtis Evans, Managing Director EMEA, Jacobi Strategies

_{Investment20/20 connects our industry to a diverse talent pool and our valued partnership enables us to attract quality candidates with great potential. The investment20/20 programme has been hugely valuable in supporting our commitment to fostering greater diversity and inclusivity within the Investment management industry. Franklin Templeton is committed to being a proactive champion of all the great Investment20/20 programmes and initiatives.}

Martyn Gilbey, UK Country Head, Franklin Templeton

_{We’re proud to be part of this important industry initiative and valuable programme. Every year we look forward to welcoming a new cohort of trainees who quickly become valued team members, with many securing permanent roles. We’ve recruited 77 trainees since 2016 and welcome the diverse range of perspectives that our trainees bring. We’re all the better as an organisation, with many learning opportunities to be gained by both sides.}

Patrick Thomson, CEO EMEA, J. P. Morgan Asset Management

_{9fin’s Investment20/20 trainees have played a key role in strengthening our credit analysis offering to clients and contributing to 9fin’s goal to be the number one provider of data analytics in the debt capital market space. By attending the industry insight sessions, networking opportunities and learning from other partner members such as Schroders and Fidelity, the trainees have developed both their technical and soft skills, making them a resourceful asset to 9fin whilst developing their own professional networks. Being a part of the Investment20/20 community has also enabled the 9fin trainees to meet with industry leaders and discuss topical themes, helping the trainees be experts in their field.}

Huss El-Sheikh, Founder and CTO, 9Fin

The impact of Investment20/20 can be seen as our alumni progress across our industry each year. A wave of resilient talented professionals with networks, an understanding of the sector’s social responsibility and for whom a culture of inclusion is an expectation. As we progress towards the end of 2023, over 60 investment management firms are members of Investment20/20, each of whom are enabling the sector to become more inclusive.

To find out more about becoming an Investment20/20 member please contact Juliet Leith or Gina Griesel.