ASSET MANAGEMENT
ACADEMY
ACADEMY
Academy places are sponsored for students identified through our
free Finance Accelerator simulation.
Accredited Level 4 Diploma
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Portfolio Manager -
Research Analyst -
Sales & Distribution
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Construct global macro portfolio -
Manage multi-asset allocation strategy -
Maximise assets under management







WHO IS
THIS ACADEMY FOR?
SUMMER ANALYST
TRAINING PROGRAMME
This academy forms a crucial part
of the preparation for our Summer
Analyst Training Programme
AS PART OF YOUR
UNIVERSITY PROGRAMME
This academy is also
available through our trusted
university partners.
HIGH POTENTIAL
CANDIDATES
We sponsor further training for students
identified as a high potential candidates
through our free Finance Accelerator.
ASSET MANAGEMENT
OVERVIEW
ASSET MANAGEMENT
OVERVIEW
Get the same practical training delivered to the new hires at the world’s largest asset managers. Delivered by Piers Curran, Amplify’s co-founder and Head of Trading, this academy shares his best advice and support developed over the last 20 years to help you secure your career in asset management.
You can start now with our Level 4 Accredited on-demand programme and then join the Amplify team for the live simulation to put that theory into practice at a date that suits you.
START WITH ON-DEMAND
CONTENT & QUIZZES
MODULE | MODULE | FORMAT | DURATION (MINS) | ACTIVITY | |
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Asset Management Structure & Roles | |||||
Asset Management Structure & Roles | FORMATon-demand | DURATION (MINS) 16 | ACTIVITY quiz assessment | ||
Format: On-Demand - Duration (mins): 16 - Activity: Quiz Assessment |
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Investment Strategies & Process | |||||
Investment Strategies & Process | FORMATon-demand | DURATION (MINS) 18 | ACTIVITY quiz assessment | ||
Format: On-Demand - Duration (mins): 18 - Activity: Quiz Assessment |
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Capital Markets Expectations | |||||
Capital Markets Expectations | FORMATon-demand | DURATION (MINS) 20 | ACTIVITY ReTrader: Trading Game App | ||
Format: On-Demand - Duration (mins): 20 - Activity: ReTrader: Trading Game App |
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Asset Allocation & Rebalancing | |||||
Asset Allocation & Rebalancing | FORMATon-demand | DURATION (MINS) 10 | ACTIVITY quiz assessment | ||
Format: On-Demand - Duration (mins): 10 - Activity: Quiz Assessment |
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Global Macro, Monetary Policy & Economic Data | |||||
Global Macro, Monetary Policy & Economic Data | FORMATon-demand | DURATION (MINS) 90 | ACTIVITY Quiz Assessment | ||
Format: On-Demand - Duration (mins): 90 - Activity: Quiz Assessment |
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Equity Markets | |||||
Equity Markets | FORMATn/a | DURATION (MINS) 130 | ACTIVITY ReTrader: Trading Game App | ||
Format: N/A - Duration (mins): 130 - Activity: ReTrader: Trading Game App |
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Commodity Markets | |||||
Commodity Markets | FORMATon-demand | DURATION (MINS) 84 | ACTIVITY ReTrader: Trading Game App | ||
Format: On-Demand - Duration (mins): 84 - Activity: ReTrader: Trading Game App |
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Bond Markets | |||||
Bond Markets | FORMATOn-Demand | DURATION (MINS) 50 | ACTIVITY ReTrader: Trading Game App | ||
Format: On-Demand - Duration (mins): 50 - Activity: ReTrader: Trading Game App |
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Behavioural Finance | |||||
performance review | FORMATOn-Demand | DURATION (MINS) 33 | ACTIVITY Quiz Assessment | ||
Format: On-Demand - Duration (mins): 33 - Activity: Quiz Assessment |
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Simulation Preparation | |||||
Simulation Preparation | FORMATon-demand | DURATION (MINS) 32 | ACTIVITY Live Simulation Event | ||
Format: On-Demand - Duration (mins): 32 - Activity: Live Simulation Event |
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Live Simulation Event | |||||
Live Simulation Event | FORMATLive & Online | DURATION (MINS) 210 | ACTIVITY Your Metrics Reviewed | ||
Format: Live & Online - Duration (mins): 210 - Activity: Your Metrics Reviewed |
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Performance Review | |||||
Performance Review | FORMATLive & Online | DURATION (MINS) 30 | ACTIVITY n/a | ||
Format: Live & Online - Duration (mins): 30 - Activity: n/a |
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industry insights | |||||
industry insights | FORMATn/a | DURATION (MINS) 197 | ACTIVITY n/a | ||
Format: N/A - Duration (mins): 197 - Activity: n/a |
PREVIEW CONTENT
WHAT IS THE LIVE
SIMULATION EVENT?

WHAT IS THE LIVE
SIMULATION EVENT?
The 4 hour live simulation develops the role-specific skills of a Portfolio Manager in an advanced session delivered by Amplify's senior team.
The simulation is an excellent next step for anyone who has taken the finance accelerator and would like to pursue a career in asset management. The simulation event is available every month and you can book the date and time that suits you best.
PERFORMANCE
FEEDBACK
PERFORMANCE
FEEDBACK
You will receive detailed performance metrics specific to the objectives of market-making and sales trading roles. This detailed quantifiable feedback will be a great asset to any CV , application or an upcoming interview for a sales and trading role.
ACCREDITED
QUALIFICATION
The Asset Management Academy will give you a Level 4 Accredited Diploma from the London Institute of Banking and Finance.

Certificate Example

LEADING FINANCIAL FIRMS
USE AMPLIFY SIMULATIONS
In 2022 our simulations were integrated into the internship and graduate training programmes across the financial industry. AmplifyME candidates that excel in the simulation are fast-tracked directly to our corporate partners.


What Our Readers Have To Say
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I would definitely recommend everyone to do this programme - even, or maybe especially, if you think you know which part of the market you'd like to operate in
Aurora Urovi
Deutsche Bank Summer Analyst
University of Sheffield
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I wasn't so sure about having a career in markets prior to this experience, but now I'm 100% sure this is the right route for me.
Spinetta Vincent
Investment Management Intern
University of Monaco
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The Amplify team have invaluable experience in the financial sector and the simulations provide insights into which division or role you like the most.
Harry Spencer
Markets Industrial Placement at J.P. Morgan
University of Bath
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM THE ASSET MANAGEMENT ACADEMY?
The asset management academy gives you the practical experience and role specific knowledge you need to secure the most coveted roles in asset management.
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IS THERE A COST TO THE ACADEMY?No, the academies are sponsored for all high-potential students identified through the Finance Accelerator simulation or are given as core pre-learning for the Amplify Summer Analyst Training Programme |
HOW DO I GET FAST-TRACKED?High potential candidates identified from the simulation performance data are contacted by the AmplifyME team to request permission to recommend directly to an institution. In 2021 we recommended over 100 students to be fast-tracked for internship opportunities. |
HOW DO I TAKE PART?If you have been identified as a high potential candidates you will receive an email with access to the on-demand material and instructions for booking your academy simulation. |
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?The academy is split into three experiences. Pre simulation learning (1 hour), Simulation (4 hours), On-demand continued learning 9 hours of content. |