Technology and Data - Summer Internship Programme

Technology and Data - Summer Internship Programme

Job Title: Technology and Data - Summer Internship Programme

Location: LIVERPOOL

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 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

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

• 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:

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

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 .