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“Aberdeen gives its graduates great support, with an extensive training and mentoring programme. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, people are keen to help and your contribution is always wanted.”
Jennifer Lau
How do I apply?
If you are interested in applying for the Graduate Programme in 2013, please apply for the 2012 internship programme. Submit your CV and covering letter to graduate.recruitment@
aberdeen-asset.com before Friday 10 February 2012.
The cover letter should:
- Explain why you want to apply for the programme
- State which stream you are applying for (ie Investment, Distribution or Business). If you have a preference, specify at least two teams within that stream you’d like to work in
- State in which locations you are able to work (ie Aberdeen, Edinburgh and/or London)
- Indicate which of the two summer slots you are available for:
Slot A – 14 May to 6 July
Slot B – 9 July to 31 August
Application process
The Intern Application Process is now closed
Want to start a challenging career at Aberdeen Asset Management? Here’s what you need to know about the internship and graduate application process
Most of our graduate vacancies are filled by people who have been interns at Aberdeen.
What we’re looking for…
Our internships are mainly aimed at students in their penultimate year at university. To be accepted on the programme, you’ll be aiming for at least a 2:1 degree.
Graduates accepted onto our graduate programme typically should have at least a 2:1 degree.
For both programmmes you should also have:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- High motivation
- Commitment to a training process
- Commitment to working in the asset management industry
- An interest in working in a particular area of our business, eg: fixed income, equities, business development
- Interests outside of your studies
- The legal right to work in the UK
We’re taking the next applications for internships in December 2011.
Intern and graduate programmes: key dates
When |
What happens |
| December 2011 |
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| 10th February |
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| March/April |
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| May-September |
(If we don't have enough graduates we may recruit externally). Any positions available will be advertised in vacancies |
| February and October the following year |
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Personal development profile
If you’re shortlisted for a graduate position, we ask you to complete a personal questionnaire before your interview.
The results form a personal profile report which helps us understand your personal style better. We use this information to make a final decision about who to put forward for our graduate programme. Whatever the outcome, you get to keep a copy of your report.