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]
Kindly apply for any current vacancies through the BNY portal following the links below:
Client Investment Manager – Boston
INTERNSHIPS
We have two internship programmes – Investment and Operations. These will run throughout the summer months in Edinburgh.
The application window for our 2025 internships is now closed. We will re-open this in August 2025 for our 2026 programmes.
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 23 June to 01 August 2025.
The application window for our 2025 internships is now closed. We will re-open this in August 2025 for our 2026 programmes.
It’s simple. Send your CV and covering letter to [email protected] for the Investment Research programme and to [email protected] for the Operations programme. There are no online application forms or tests and we will acknowledge receipt of your application by way of an automated email upon submission.
The application window for our 2025 internships is now closed. We will re-open this in August 2025 for our 2026 programmes.
You don’t need to be studying a financial related degree, we want to hire people from all degree disciplines.
We will hold an assessment day at our offices in Edinburgh. This will include interviews as well as group exercises and the chance to meet people from Walter Scott.
Of course, our internship pay is competitive.
We review applications as they come in so please give us some time to do this. We will hold an assessment centre at our offices in Edinburgh.