Data & Technology Summer Internship Opportunity
Interns will join live teams across Technology & Data and contribute to real projects. If you're capable and curious, keen to learn quickly, contribute to real work, and explore how technology is changing financial services. The summer internship is designed for students in the penultimate year of university study, whether undergraduate, master’s or PhD, who want experience in technology and data within a leading UK wealth manager. The programme is open to students from all degree disciplines.
We have vacancies available across our Glasgow, London and Liverpool Offices.
Programme dates are 22nd June 2026 – 14th August 2026. You must be available onsite for the full duration of the programme.
Find out more and Apply Now via our recruitment partners at Graduate Recruitment Bureau. Please note we work with GRB to manage the initial stages of the recruitment process, therefore GRB will be processing your application data.
Applications close on Friday 24th April, but please note we may close earlier if we receive high volumes.
BE INSPIRED: VIRTUAL INSIGHT DAYS
Designed for school leavers and undergraduates, Rathbones Virtual Insight Days are a great way to explore potential career paths and gain a deeper understanding of the financial industry.
They can be a great introduction to financial services and Rathbones, often acting as a precursor to internships and work experience, providing students with a unique opportunity to gain insights into working at our company alongside valuable employability skills.
Attendees have the chance to meet members of our team, ranging from graduates to senior leadership, and learn about our company culture and values. You’ll also have the opportunity to network with other students and professionals in the field and gain valuable advice and guidance from experienced professionals.
APPRENTICESHIP ACADEMY
We're pleased to be running our 2-year Apprentice Academy with an upcoming intake beginning in September 2026.
University isn't for everyone and apprenticeships are a great way for young people and adults to enter the working world and undertake a qualification, without going taking the traditional university route.
Over two years, you’ll rotate through different parts of our business.
That might include Operations, People, Marketing, Investment Management or Financial Planning.
You’ll learn both technical and professional skills, such as client service management and administration, alongside presentation and networking skills.
As part of the Apprentice Academy you'll also join the Investment20/20 programme.
You will have opportunities to meet and network with trainees and apprentices across the industry, as well as participate insight, training and social events.
Read more about life as an apprentice at Rathbones here.
GRADUATE ACADEMY
Our 2-year graduate programme nurtures future leaders, and we welcome applicants that have recently graduated as well as those with more experience.
We look for Individuals with drive and integrity – because our programmes will build the knowledge and skills you need to succeed at Rathbones.
The Graduate Academy includes a combination of placements, projects and qualifications to help you develop the attributes that we and other employers look for.
You will work with as many as eight placements in different areas of the business, giving you the chance to put your learnings into practice and explore a wide range of careers. During the two years, you'll gain the experience and skills to steer your career in the direction you want to go.
As well as theoretical and practical skills, we encourage you to develop your personal skills. Learn how to be a good leader, develop a professional network, and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
“Working at Rathbones does give me an immense sense of pride, and I am incredibly grateful for all the opportunities that I have had on the Graduate scheme. By rotating through several different departments across the Rathbones Group, I was able to build my own professional network, and to experience first-hand how each area of the business functions, and how they are interlinked. I was truly able to understand the ‘one Rathbones’ vision and made connections that will undoubtedly help me in my future career.” - Charlotte, Assistant Investment Manager and Graduate Academy Alumna
SUPPORTING YOU THROUGH YOUR STUDIES
We want all our graduates to succeed on our programme. So, we will give you time for exam preparation courses and study leave to ensure you're set up for success whilst working towards your professional qualification. You’ll also have a dedicated mentor to make sure you’re on track with regular one-to-one support.
All our graduates are on the learning curve together. You’ll join a network of other graduates and attend training together and we’ll match you to a buddy, so there will always be people you can turn to.
Our graduates make a hugely valuable contributions to Rathbones. To make sure we give you the support you need, our Next Gen Network helps us continually evolve our programmes based on feedback from participants.
“When I joined Rathbones, I quickly realised that the company has a very welcoming culture. Everyone is friendly, supportive, and understanding. Senior colleagues are very approachable and interested in the professional development of graduates, helping us every step of the way. Rathbones’ inclusive and collaborative culture is one of the main reasons I recommend others to join the company’s graduate scheme.” – Emmanouil, Graduate Trainee - Investment Management (London)
WHERE YOUR NEXT CHAPTER BEGINS
Our graduate programme could be the start of your successful career in financial services. Usually, we hire a selection of graduates from our course – on average almost 90% of our graduates have secured permanent roles at Rathbones.
Our graduates have gone on to have roles in investment management, compliance, research financial planning, cybersecurity, data management and business transformation.
To stay up to date with Rathbones early career opportunities, join our talent community.
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