Walter Scott is an investment management business built to deliver long-term success. We think of growth in decades and consider impact for generations, ignoring the volatility of the moment and the results of the day. By keeping our strategy straightforward, we can go deeper in our research and further for our clients.
It is an approach that begins and ends with doing the right thing. For the clients we serve around the world – protecting and enhancing their assets. For our community – supporting causes with tangible outcomes for people in Edinburgh, and beyond. And for our employees who make it all possible – fostering a close-knit culture, nurturing personal growth and offering truly rewarding careers.
We offer openness, respect and opportunity for all. This starts with having the policies and procedures in place to support diversity, equity and inclusion. However, we recognise that policies and procedures can only do so much. We all have a part to play to make our commitment integral to our culture – to make Walter Scott a positive, welcoming and engaging place to work.
That means dismantling the barriers to achievement and valuing the perspectives that come with a diverse workforce. It also means supporting the organisations who help us reach a diverse group of talented individuals – for example The Robertson Trust, Future Asset, the Juniper Trust and Black Professionals United Kingdom.
We want you to hear from our people themselves, this short film will give you a little more insight into our culture.
CURRENT VACANCIES
We are always interested in exceptional individuals to enhance the business. Please send a cover letter and CV to [email protected]
Currently, we are not recruiting for any positions. New vacancies will appear here when available on the BNY job portal.
INTERNSHIPS
Our internship programme will run for six weeks during the summer months in Edinburgh. The programme is for penultimate and final-year students and provides an insight into investment management. You will work in a team that best suits your skills and our business requirements. This will be in Investment Research or Operations areas, both will give you a broad understanding of what we do.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals with an enquiring mind. Excellent communication skills, initiative, adaptability and a drive to succeed. Outstanding academic achievements should be combined with interests outside education. A business-related degree is definitely not a pre-requisite and other interests need not be confined to finance.
You can ask to be placed in a particular area in your application. The final decision on where you will work will depend on what best suits your skills and business requirements.
how do i apply?
Send your CV and a cover letter by Friday 7 November 2025 to [email protected]. Please answer the following question in your cover letter in no more than 200 words: describe an achievement that you are proud of and the qualities that helped you. You may use AI for research, but your application must reflect your views and be written in your own words.
BSc (Hons) Marine and Environmental Biology, University of St Andrews
Joined: 1995
Applicants should have an enquiring mind, demonstrate excellent communication skills, be flexible and adaptable, and driven to succeed.
Internship FAQs
The internship lasts for six weeks from 22 June to 31 July 2026.
You can apply from the beginning of September until 7 November 2025.
It’s simple. Send your CV and covering letter to [email protected]. Please answer the following question in your cover letter in no more than 200 words: describe an achievement you are proud of and the qualities that helped you. There are no online application forms or tests and we will acknowledge receipt of your application by way of an automated email upon submission.
You can request to work in a particular area or team in your cover letter but the final decision on the placement of interns lies with Walter Scott.
You don’t need to be studying a financial related degree, we want to hire people from all degree disciplines.
Of course, our internship pay is competitive.
Yes, you will need a visa to work in the UK on a permanent basis.
We review applications as they come in so please give us some time to do this. We will hold assessment days at our Edinburgh offices in January 2026. This will include interviews as well as group exercises and the chance to meet people from Walter Scott.