CANTERA PROGRAM Intern
(6-MONTH INTERNSHIP)
ADEPA GLOBAL SERVICES GROUP
SOLUTIONS FOR IDEAS IN A GLOBAL FINANCIAL WORLD
Adepa is an independent global leading provider of Investment Fund and Corporate Services, Private Equity & Real Estate administration, UCITS V Management Company and Asset Management addressed to institutional and professional investors around the globe. Founded in 1980 and currently headquartered in Luxembourg, Adepa provides clients with support oriented to give tailor-made solutions for ideas in a general financial world, currently with offices as well in Italy, Spain and Chile.
At ADEPA, we believe that great professionals are not only recruited, they are developed. The Cantera Program is our flagship international talent initiative designed to identify, train and develop the next generation of Fund Administration and Asset Management professionals.
During these 6-months, the internship is fully compensated. You will gain exposure to different business areas, learn directly from experienced professionals, and discover how the investment fund industry operates from the inside.
This is the first step of a unique career path designed to help high-potential talent grow within ADEPA:
Stage 1: Cantera Program (6 months).
Stage 2: Junior Professional Development Contract Opportunity (CDD 1 year).
Stage 3: Permanent Career Opportunity (CDI)
If you demonstrate commitment, learning agility and strong performance, you could become part of ADEPA's future talent pipeline and continue your professional journey with us.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Designed as a learning experience, this role gives participants the opportunity to explore different career paths before specializing in a particular department. Throughout the program,
you will rotate through various departments based on local business needs, gaining hands-on experience in a broad range of operational and corporate functions, such as:
- Support day-to-day activities of Fund Administration and Corporate Services teams.
- Assist in the processing and review of operational tasks.
- Learn the fundamentals of investment funds, financial services, regulatory environments and business operations.
- Participate in projects led by different departments.
- Collaborate with professionals from multiple areas and countries.
- Prepare reports, documentation and process controls.
- Attend training sessions and mentoring meetings.
- Contribute ideas for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop professional communication, analytical and organizational skills.
- Participate actively in the ADEPA culture and team environment.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN The exact rotation plan will depend on the location and the operational needs of each ADEPA office, but it considers areas such as:
- Fund Administration / Fund Accounting
- Investor Services / Transfer Agency
- Transaction Processing / Securities and Corporate Actions
- Corporate Services / Legal & Compliance
- Operations and Internal Projects
- Management Company Activities
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's Degree (completed or is expected to be completed soon) in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Law or related fields.
- Strong command of English (written and spoken).
- Additional languages are considered a plus (Spanish, Italian, French).
- Previous internship or work experience is an advantage but not required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Curiosity about finance, investment funds and international business.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are not looking for experts. We are looking for motivated people with the potential to become future ADEPA professionals.
You are
- Curious and eager to learn.
- Ambitious and willing to grow professionally.
- Proactive and solution-oriented.
- Organized and detail-oriented.
- Comfortable working in an international environment.
- Open to receiving and acting on feedback.
- A team player with strong interpersonal skills.
- Adaptable and capable of learning new concepts quickly
WHAT MAKES THE CANTERA PROGRAM DIFFERENT?
- Structured career path from Intern to Permanent Employee
- Exposure to multiple departments before choosing a specialization
- Mentoring from experienced professionals
- International and multicultural environment
- Real responsibilities from day one
- Continuous feedback and development plans
- Opportunity to build a long-term career in a growing global company
- Access to ADEPA's expertise in Fund Administration, Asset Management and Corporate Services
READY TO START YOUR CAREER JOURNEY?
Join the Cantera Program and discover the world of international financial services while building the skills, experience and network that can launch your long-term career with ADEPA.
Your future starts here. Become an ADEPA “Canterano”
Please send your application to
[email protected] writing “Cantera Program-[Your Name]” at the mail Subject
📌 Cantera Project (Bilbao)
🏢 Adepa Global Services
📍 Bilbao