Technology and Data – Summer Internship Programme - London

Location: LONDON

Programme dates: 22nd June 2026 – 14th August 2026

Start your career with purpose

At Rathbones, we help people invest their money well, so they can live well. If you’re a penultimate year university student looking to build a meaningful career in the wealth management industry, our summer internship is a great place to begin.

We’re looking for people who want to learn, get stuck in and take charge of where they go next.

What we value

We believe in doing things properly, and for the long term. That means delivering consistent results, earning trust and acting responsibly.

Our values shape how we work:

• We aim high

• We get it done

• We show we care

• We do the right thing

We’re looking for students who are thoughtful and open to learning. You don’t need a finance or tech background, but you should be motivated to grow and ready to make a positive impact.

About the programme

The Rathbones Summer Internship Programme 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 are interested in capable, curious people who want to learn quickly, contribute to real work, and explore how technology is changing financial services.

What you will do

Interns will join live teams across Technology & Data and contribute to real projects.

Typical work may include:

• Supporting data analysis, reporting and process improvement initiatives

• Assisting with coding, automation and AI-related tasks

• Collaborating on dashboards, prototypes, or internal tools

• Helping document requirements, analyse business problems and prepare outputs for stakeholders

• Gaining exposure to how technology supports wealth management, client service and operations

Eligibility

To apply, you should be:

• In the penultimate year of your undergraduate, master’s or PhD studies

• Be on track for, or have achieved a 2.1 in your undergraduate degree

• Available to work full-time for the duration of the internship

• Able to work 5 days per week in the office

What we are looking for

We are looking for students who are:

• Genuinely interested in finance, investing or wealth management, and curious about how technology, data and AI are shaping the industry

• Curious and keen to learn

• Analytical and comfortable working with information and data

• Good communicators, able to explain ideas clearly

• Organised and able to work well with others

• Interested in how technology, data and AI can improve how firms operate and serve clients

Desirable skills and interests

Some experience working with data and coding.

Familiarity with one or more of the following tools or platforms (through study, personal projects, or curiosity) is helpful but not required:

• Data & coding: SQL, Python

• Analytics & automation: Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, etc.)

• Cloud platforms: Azure, AWS, Snowflake

• Agentic & Generative AI: Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, Claude Code

What you will gain

• Hands-on experience in a live business environment

• Exposure to technology, data and AI in financial services

• Support from experienced colleagues and managers

• Insight into careers in engineering, data, automation and AI

• The chance to build relationships that may support future opportunities at Rathbones

• Successful interns may be encouraged to apply for future roles at Rathbones

Programme structure

The programme is expected to include:

• An initial induction to Rathbones and the team

• Placement into a live team for the summer

• On-the-job learning and support from colleagues

• A manager or buddy to provide guidance and feedback throughout the programme

• Opportunities to meet people across the business

• A final presentation or summary of what you worked on

We’re a level 1 Disability Confident employer under the UK government scheme. This means we’ve signed up a set of responsibilities around how we recruit, retain and develop people with disabilities. Find out more about the scheme online. If you need adjustments to apply for a role at Rathbones, please let us know.

Next Steps

1. Application: Submit your CV and answer a short application question. On your CV, please include relevant modules or projects including a brief description and the tools or technologies you used. You may also upload relevant coursework or include links (e.g. GitHub or Kaggle).

2. Interview: An in person or virtual interview, expected to take place during the week commencing 11 May.

Ready to apply?

If this sounds like the right fit for you, click apply now, we’d love to hear from you. Applications will close on Friday 24th April or sooner depending on application volume.

Please note that the application window may close early if we receive a high volume of applications so to avoid missing out, do not delay.