At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Trading and Asset Origination teams to gain hands-on experience in financial services.
- Company: Rothesay, the UK's largest pensions insurance specialist, dedicated to securing pensions.
- Benefits: 8-week structured internship with training, networking opportunities, and career development.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusivity are at our core; we welcome all qualified candidates.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while building essential skills for your future.
- Qualifications: Penultimate year students with strong numerical and analytical skills are encouraged to apply.
The predicted salary is between 22500 - 27500 £ per year.
Application deadline: 8th November 2026
Programme start date: July 2027
Eligibility: Penultimate year students graduating in Summer 2028
Who we are: Rothesay is the UK’s largest pensions insurance specialist, purpose-built to protect pension schemes and their members’ pensions. With over £74 billion of assets under management, we secure the pensions of more than one million people and pay out, on average, approximately £350 million in pension payments each month. Rothesay is dedicated to providing excellence in customer service alongside prudent underwriting, a conservative investment strategy and the careful management of risk.
Internship Programme: Our internship programme is designed to provide hands-on work experience within a fast-paced financial services environment, allowing you to develop the key skills to jump-start your career. The 8-week structured programme will start with a fundamentals week offering insight into Rothesay, your team and the financial services industry. Throughout the programme there will be both on-desk and off-desk technical and business skills training, providing career-building exposure to accelerate your future after you graduate. You will gain visibility and experience in a flat structure, with the opportunity to network and socialise across different levels and teams throughout the firm.
What you’ll do: We are currently looking to hire interns to join our Trading and Asset Origination functions. We have roles across asset origination, trading and quantitative risk trading. Your application will be considered across all these business areas. Our trading and asset origination functions are key in managing our balance sheet and ensuring the origination, evaluation and execution of key assets. The teams work in a fast-paced environment, and you will be joining a high calibre multi-disciplined department.
- Trading: The trading team is responsible for the analysis, risk management and trade execution of liquid financial instruments relevant to Rothesay. The team particularly focuses on relative values and deployment opportunities across our asset universe for alpha generation, as well as managing the firm’s macro risk positions.
- Asset origination: The asset origination team source potential deals and manage the deal execution process in less liquid markets. These deals are typically large and can involve complex transaction structures. Building out dynamic financial models you will have the opportunity to conduct detailed analysis and identify the potential risks of these deals.
- Quantitative risk trading: The quantitative risk trading team focuses on quantitative analysis of potential assets the firm have the opportunity to purchase, as well as taking a holistic approach to risk management and hedging strategy of the growing portfolio.
What we’re looking for: Original, collaborative, dedicated and meticulous candidates who are keen to learn and contribute to Rothesay’s business. Impeccable academic credentials; we recruit from all academic disciplines, although a high degree of numeracy is essential. Excellent communication skills; fluency in English is a prerequisite. A clear interest in a career in financial services and in particular trading and/or structured finance.
Inclusion: Rothesay actively promotes diversity and inclusivity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.
2027 Summer Internship Programme - Trading and Asset Origination employer: Rothesay Graduates
Rothesay is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work culture that fosters professional growth and development. As the UK’s leading pensions insurance specialist, interns will gain invaluable experience in a fast-paced financial services environment, with tailored training that equips them with essential skills for their future careers. The structured 8-week internship programme not only provides hands-on experience but also opens doors to potential career opportunities within the company.
