Celebrating its 30th anniversary, ÜNLÜ & Co has completed the application process for the 2026 edition of its long-running Management Trainee (MT) Programme, designed for young professionals pursuing a career in the financial sector. Applications to the programme increased by nearly 20% compared to the previous year, while applications from students studying at universities abroad also recorded a remarkable increase.
One of Türkiye’s leading investment services and asset management groups, ÜNLÜ & Co continues to invest in people and support the next generation of finance professionals in its 30th year. The application process for the 2026 edition of the company’s long-established Management Trainee (MT) Programme has now been completed. Applications for the programme, which will commence at the end of July, increased by nearly 20% compared to last year.
The programme continued to attract strong interest not only from students at universities in Türkiye but also from those pursuing higher education abroad. Applications from universities outside Türkiye increased by more than 50% compared to the previous year, demonstrating that ÜNLÜ & Co remains an employer of choice for young professionals studying around the world.
A Strong Start for Young Professionals
Commenting on the programme, Özge Özbay Akın, Senior Director, People & Culture at ÜNLÜ & Co, said:
"At ÜNLÜ & Co, we have spent the past 30 years building a culture that transforms knowledge into success and experience into expertise, placing people, development and long-term value creation at the heart of everything we do. We see our Management Trainee Programme as one of the strongest reflections of this culture. Through the programme, young professionals have the opportunity to begin their careers alongside experienced leaders in the financial sector. We provide a comprehensive development environment where they can gain first-hand industry experience, take on meaningful responsibilities and unlock their full potential.
This year, we also actively incorporated AI-powered assessment tools into our recruitment process. This approach enabled us to manage our application and evaluation processes more efficiently, quickly and comprehensively, while also enhancing the overall candidate experience. The increase in applications and the growing interest from students at international universities further reinforce ÜNLÜ & Co's strong employer brand among young professionals. We are delighted to accompany our new participants on their professional development journey."
An 18-Month Comprehensive Development Journey
The MT Programme offers participants career opportunities across a wide range of business areas, including corporate finance, investment advisory, research, asset management, alternative investments, treasury, audit, risk and compliance, digital channels, corporate communications and digital marketing. Following an intensive three-week training programme, participants joining at the end of July will embark on an 18-month comprehensive development journey.
Throughout the programme, participants will be supported in both their professional and personal development through technical training, mentoring and reverse mentoring programmes, C-level meetings, competency workshops, innovation-focused projects and career planning support.
30 Years of Creating Value Through People
Celebrating its 30th anniversary under the theme "30 Years of Creating Value", ÜNLÜ & Co regards employee development and nurturing young talent as one of the cornerstones of its corporate culture.
Through its Management Trainee Programme, ÜNLÜ & Co continues to connect young professionals pursuing careers in finance with experienced industry leaders each year, contributing to the development of the next generation of finance professionals.
Further information about the programme is available at: https://www.unluco.com/en/career/our-mt-program/
