Graduate programmes
We offer investment and technology programmes. They are open to curious and engaged individuals looking to develop new skills and embark on exciting and rewarding careers.
Recruitment for 2025 programmes will open on Tuesday 3 September 2024.
What’s the right option for me?
Our programmes open for applications from Tuesday 3 September 2024.
All our programmes start in September 2025. They are permanent opportunities based in our Edinburgh office. If you accept a role, we will commit to your long-term career development throughout the programme and beyond.
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Investment research
Have you got an inquiring spirit and curious mind? Interested in in-depth analysis? Then Investment Research may be for you. We value a variety of perspectives, and our teams are made up of individuals from various backgrounds.
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Technology solutions
We're looking for individuals who can take business challenges and transform them with technical solutions. If you are a problem-solver that wants to work with cutting-edge technologies, this programme could be for you.
Curious, patient, brave
We pride ourselves on these characteristics and search for candidates who share them.
- Curiosity - We’re looking for people who want to learn, not just during the programme but throughout their careers.
- Patience - When trainees join us, we don’t expect them to be the finished article. We offer continual guidance and support for individuals who recognise it will take time to fulfil their full potential.
- Bravery - Our ideal candidates are brave people who aren’t afraid to form opinions, debate, share ideas and learn. We’re not afraid to take a path that makes us different.
Meet our people
At Baillie Gifford, our people are our greatest strength. Attracting talent is vital to our success, so we strive to create opportunities for all. We take diversity and inclusion seriously and encourage staff to join initiatives which support these values. As employees from across the business can attest, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work. Read about their experiences below.
Life at Baillie Gifford
Like the look of the programmes? Discover what it’s like to work with us.