careers
We have one ambition. Do you?
We have one ambition, to be the best at everything we do for our clients. It’s a company culture that’s been passed down through decades and is in the DNA of every colleague who works at Walter Scott. We believe there are common values that define a Walter Scott employee: an ambition to strive for excellence; openness; inclusiveness; approachability; collaboration; passion; and loyalty. Bringing a culture like ours to life is, we believe, the only way we will realise our ambition to build resilient relationships and enduring partnerships.
Long-term investors. Long-term careers.
Walter Scott is a long-term investor. Hence, it’s no surprise that this has led to our people choosing to work here for longer too. This is a place where you have a career, not just a job. And because our people choose to stay, the exceptional levels of service and communication our clients have come to expect, are always present.
A place where everyone is welcome
We offer openness, respect and opportunity for all. This starts with having the policies and procedures in place to support diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe everyone who joins us should see Walter Scott as 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, such as The Robertson Trust, Future Asset, the Juniper Trust and Black Professionals United Kingdom.
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Current vacancies.
We are always interested in exceptional individuals to enhance the business. Please send a cover letter and CV to wsplrecruitment@walterscott.com
Internships
Our paid internship programme will run for six weeks during the summer months and you will be based in our Edinburgh offices. The programme is for penultimate and final-year students and provides an insight into investment management. You’ll work in a team that best suits both 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 in you?
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. People with different perspectives drive us forward.
How do you apply?
The application window for our 2026 internship is now closed. We will re-open this in September 2026, for our 2027 programme; an announcement will be posted on our corporate LinkedIn page.
Jane Henderson, Managing Director introduces Walter Scott
Investment research.
The Investment Research team research global companies to find the best ones as investments for our clients. Time here provides an understanding of the role of an investment analyst and you will be very much a part of the team. It is an opportunity to attend research discussions and join meetings with company management of existing or potential investments as well as industry experts.
Operations
Walter Scott is a close-knit team. All of our departments pull together to do the best for our clients. A placement here offers you the chance to find out more about what makes us tick. Departments you could be working in include Investment Operations, Risk and Compliance, Client Service, Governance and Operations, Marketing, and Finance.
A closer look at the Walter Scott internship experience
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Internship FAQs
Below you will find important documents and statements explaining our approach to a number of key regulatory and governance policies.
The internship lasts for six weeks from 22 June to 31 July 2026.
The application window for our 2026 internship is now closed. We will re-open this in September 2026, for our 2027 programme; an announcement will be posted on our corporate LinkedIn page
It’s simple. Send your CV and covering letter to wsplinternship@walterscott.com. 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.
Say hello to our client service team.
If you would like to find out more about how to invest with us, either directly or via one of our partners, please get in touch. Our dedicated client service team is waiting to help.
+44(0)131 225 1357
clientservice@walterscott.com
