Norges Bank Investment Management

Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) is responsible for the management of the Government Pension Fund Global, the Foreign Exchange Reserves and the Government Petroleum Insurance Fund. The portfolios are valued at more than NOK 2800 billion and invested in international fixed income and equity markets. NBIM provides exciting opportunities in an international environment for professional achievers. Our 250 employees are located in Oslo (HO), London, New York, Singapore and Shanghai.

Investment Talent Programme

The NBIM Investment Talent Programme (ITP) is a global four-year programme designed for a small group of highly talented university graduates. The programme will provide you with a comprehensive learning experience within investment management, ensuring that you have the best opportunities to excel in a highly competitive global investment environment. It is our aim that by the end of the programme you will become one of our high-potential specialists who we can count on to achieve our goals.

Programme overview:

Investment Management Discovery - first year
Learning and understand the investment business through on-the-job training within two or three different departments such as: Risk, Operations and Control & Compliance.  The workplace is Oslo. 

Investment Banking Experience - second year
Learning from the best specialists in investment banking. You will follow the Analyst programme of one of our partner investment banks in London, New York or Asia.

Analyst/Associate in NBIM - third year
Working  as an Analyst/Associate at NBIM within a decided department and location such as Portfolio Management, Trading, Treasury, Risk, Research, Operations or Administration in any of our offices.

International MBA - fourth year
NBIM will sponsor your one-year MBA at one of the top-ranking international business schools in Europe or the US to provide you with professional tools and global network whether you will start working as a specialist or manager.

Candidate profile:

• University degree with exceptional academic records
• Strong interest in finance and investment management
• High degree of flexibility and mobility with an international mindset
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Structured and accurate with the ability to take initiative
• Result oriented with ability to perform under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

We offer interesting challenges in an active and stimulating international environment. The position offers excellent possibilities for personal and professional development.