Internships

Technical infrastructure

A summer at Baillie Gifford could transform your IT career before it even starts. As an independent, global investment management business, information systems underpin everything we do. That’s why we’re constantly investing in the development of our technical infrastructure and the team of professionals who bring that technology to life.

Applications for 2025 programmes is now closed.

Tech at Baillie Gifford

Because technology underpins everything we do, our Information Systems teams are at the heart of the business. Colleagues collaborate across teams and technical specialisms. We learn from each other, creating a stimulating, inspiring and enjoyable working environment.

Key facts

We actively involve our interns in the team from the very beginning. There are lots of opportunities to learn and you’ll experience all the different aspects of technical infrastructure with us. You’ll also discover the wide range of career opportunities we offer here.

Salary

£22,000 p/a pro rata

Duration

June-August 2025

Edinburgh

Training and development

On our 10-week paid internship, you’ll be immersed in our IT environment from the word go, doing real work and taking real responsibility as you get your hands on our technologies. You can look forward to being part of a refreshingly open, cooperative and supportive team culture.

More than that though, we strive to understand how new and exciting technologies can be applied to solve today’s business challenges. We will help you gain the kind of experience that will make your CV stand out from the crowd.

Experience

We will give you the complete working experience, helping you to put your theory into practice and truly understand what a career in technology could look like. You’ll get the training and support you need to broaden your skills, establish your career path and discover your future potential.

Knowledge

Following your induction, you will be immersed in a team within our Technology and Service Delivery area. These teams are tasked with ensuring a high-performance, reliable IT infrastructure that supports staff, applications, and data while also advancing our cybersecurity measures to be proactive and tailored to the firm’s needs. You will be doing real work and taking responsibility using our technologies. We strive to understand how new and exciting technologies can be applied to solve today’s business challenges. We work with major vendors such as Microsoft, Dell, Palo Alto, HashiCorp and ServiceNow to do that.

Make connections

Teamwork is an essential aspect of life at Baillie Gifford. You can look forward to being part of a refreshingly open, cooperative, and supportive team culture. During your internship, you will have a range of development opportunities with other teams in the department. This allows you to build up your network across the wider teams.

By the end of the internship, you will be able to connect the dots and see where your future technology career may lie.

Support

Your internship within our Information Systems Department will provide important skills that employers value and will help you pursue your future career choices.

We ensure you have the support and tools to become fully immersed in your internship. From building relationships with our experienced technical and business leads to connecting with our graduates and working with your buddies and manager. You will have a great opportunity to develop while learning from others who have made Baillie Gifford their long-term career.

The culture at Baillie Gifford is real, not something that is only there on paper. Everyone, including the partners, have been friendly and supportive.
Imad AlarechiCurrent graduate and 2021 intern

Application are now open

When you’re ready, head to our early careers section on Workday to make an application.

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