Veteran & Elite Athletes Internship Programme – Edinburgh

Veteran & Elite Athletes Internship Programme – Edinburgh Overview

BlackRock offers a unique six-month paid internship program in Edinburgh, specifically designed for service leavers and elite athletes. This program aims to help participants develop essential professional skills, enhance their understanding of asset management, and prepare for future careers in the financial services sector.

Interns will have the opportunity to work in various divisions, including:

• Legal and Compliance: This department plays a vital role in safeguarding the firm’s reputation by providing legal advice and regulatory guidance, ensuring adherence to laws and regulations, and fostering a culture of compliance.
• Aladdin Engineering: Responsible for the development of the Aladdin platform, this team works at the intersection of financial markets and technology, creating scalable applications and data infrastructure.
• Client Services & Solutions: This client-facing organization aims to enhance the client experience by improving collaboration and aligning operational execution with commercial outcomes.
• Internal Audit: This team partners with major financial institutions to implement and optimize the Aladdin platform, combining financial expertise with technology innovation.

To qualify for this internship, applicants must be service leavers from the UK regular armed forces with at least three years of service, having left within the last 12 months, or elite athletes who have represented a professional team or their country at a senior international level. Additionally, all applicants must be legally authorized to work in the location applied for.

The application deadline is October 5th, 2026, with a start date in February 2027. Candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter along with their CV.

BlackRock provides a wide range of employee benefits, including retirement investment tools, education reimbursement, resources for health and well-being, family support programs, and Flexible Time Off (FTO) to promote a healthy work-life balance.

The company operates on a hybrid work model, requiring employees to work at least four days in the office each week, with the option to work from home one day per week. Some roles may require more in-office presence.

At BlackRock, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, evaluating applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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