Expiry: November 5th, 2025

This opportunity is powered by the #BlackInterns Program which is a Black Professionals UK (BPU) initiative. 

We are creating internship opportunities for members of Black and other ethnic minority communities across the UK. 

 About the Role 

Our internship programme is open to inquisitive and motivated individuals from any degree subject and a diverse range of backgrounds. Our size and culture mean you’ll be very much part of the team, and our experienced mentors will be on hand to offer support throughout your time with us. 

The programme is for penultimate and final-year students and provides an insight into investment management. You will work in a team that best suits 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. 

 Investment Research 

Working on your own project, you’ll research an industry, company or trend of your choice, and present back to the team at the end of your time here. Your mentor will give you support throughout your internship and will act as a sounding board for your project. You’ll also have the opportunity to join research discussions with the team and attend meetings with industry experts. 

 Operations 

Departments you could be working in include Client Service, Investment Operations, Governance and Operations, Marketing, and Finance.  You’ll be given a real role within a team and work on live day-to-day business activities. Your department and mentor will get to know you and your strengths, so they can assign work that is both stimulating and interesting. 

 What we are looking for 

If you’re eager to learn, we’re eager to hear from you. If you have an enquiring mind, good communication and organisation skills, adaptability and a drive to succeed, then we’d like to hear from you. We expect high academic achievements, but we’re also keen to hear about your interests outside education. After all, this is what makes you unique and shows us what different perspectives you could bring to the role. The programme will run for 6 weeks from Monday 22 June 2026 to Friday 31 July 2026. 

Hours per Week: 37.5 hours 

Duration: 6 weeks 

Commencing: 22 June 2026 

Location: Edinburgh 

Remote/Office/Hybrid: Office 

TRAINING BURSARY: £15 per hour 

How do I apply? 

1. If you are not already a BPU member, register for free with Black Professionals United Kingdom by following this link https://blackprofessionals.uk/register/ 
2. Send a CV (2 pages max) and cover letter to workplacements@blackprofessionals.uk. State that you are a member of the BPU alumni in your cover letter and please answer the following question in 200 words in your cover letter: Describe an achievement that you are proud of and the qualities that helped you. You may use AI for research, but your application must reflect your views and be written in your own words. additionally, explain your reasons for applying and the attraction to Walter Scott.
3. In the subject field of your application email, simply type “BPU001 – Name” E.g. If your name is John Mensah, kindly type “BPU001 – John Mensah”