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: Gain valuable skills, network with professionals, and enjoy a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusivity are at our core; we welcome all qualified candidates.
- Why this job: Kick-start your career in finance with real impact and growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Penultimate year students with strong numerical skills and a passion for finance.
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.
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.
- Trading: The trading team is responsible for the analysis, risk management and trade execution of liquid financial instruments relevant to Rothesay.
- Asset origination: The asset origination team source potential deals and manage the deal execution process in less liquid markets.
- Quantitative risk trading: The quantitative risk trading team focuses on quantitative analysis of potential assets the firm has the opportunity to purchase.
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 in London employer: Rothesay Graduates
Rothesay is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where interns can thrive in the fast-paced financial services sector. With a strong focus on employee development, our structured internship programme provides hands-on experience, technical training, and networking opportunities that empower you to build a successful career in trading and asset origination. Located in the heart of the UK’s financial hub, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation, ensuring that every team member contributes to our mission of securing pensions for millions.
