Details Of Internship
Closing date: 5pm on Friday 7 February
Interviews: In Edinburgh, week commencing 24 February.
Paid Placement: 7 July – 29 August 2025
Location: Edinburgh city centre (hybrid working available)
About Us
Lothian Pension Fund administers the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) in Edinburgh and the Lothians. We’re an asset-backed and multi-employer scheme with around £10 billion of assets and the second largest LGPS fund in Scotland, serving 88,900 members and 56 active employers.
LPF is unique in Scotland in operating an FCA-regulated investment arm, which allows the team to provide advisory services and to manage assets for third parties. We manage over 85% of assets in-house via internal equity and bond portfolios and infrastructure investment. LPF is values driven and clear in its vision to deliver outstanding pension and investment services.
LPF is a growing, vibrant, and exciting place to work. We offer flexible working and a blended work model, working both from home and our new city centre office. We have many social and wellbeing initiatives to ensure we keep our sense of community alive even during challenging times.
The continued professional development of our colleagues is important to us, so we provide access to a wide range of resources to build their expertise, skills and confidence.
Overview & Responsibilities During Eight-week Summer Internship Programme
This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience about the investment management industry with hands-on exposure to investment decision-making in equities, fixed income and real assets. Involvement in portfolio company monitoring and supporting the production of internal updates. Undertaking company and/or sector research and financial analysis. Analysis of environmental, social and governance factors at the company or portfolio level. Qualifications & Requirements
A penultimate year undergraduate or master’s student at university and on course for a minimum of a 2:1 – completed and awarded before August 2026. A demonstrated interest and passion in financial markets, trading, and financial products. The candidate should possess a broad set of quantitative, qualitative and people skills, and be a strong team player with high analytical, intellectual and problem-solving capabilities. Knowledge of financial statement analysis, valuation techniques. Competency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Strong organisation skills and attention to detail with the ability to prioritise, manage and deliver on multiple concurrent projects. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English. Equal Opportunities
Lothian Pension Fund is committed to promoting a diverse, equal, and inclusive culture and welcomes applications from people of all sectors of the community.
We encourage people from under-represented communities to apply, including but not limited to those with disabilities, from minority ethnic groups, who are part of the LGBT+ community, and all those who feel their voices are not commonly represented.
If you need any adjustments to support your application, such as information in alternative formats or if you’re eligible under the Disability Confident Scheme please contact us and we’ll do everything we can to help. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Closing date: 5pm on Friday 7 February
Interviews: In Edinburgh, week commencing 24 February.
Paid Placement: 7 July – 29 August 2025
Location: Edinburgh city centre (hybrid working available)
About Us
Lothian Pension Fund administers the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) in Edinburgh and the Lothians. We’re an asset-backed and multi-employer scheme with around £10 billion of assets and the second largest LGPS fund in Scotland, serving 88,900 members and 56 active employers.
LPF is unique in Scotland in operating an FCA-regulated investment arm, which allows the team to provide advisory services and to manage assets for third parties. We manage over 85% of assets in-house via internal equity and bond portfolios and infrastructure investment. LPF is values driven and clear in its vision to deliver outstanding pension and investment services.
LPF is a growing, vibrant, and exciting place to work. We offer flexible working and a blended work model, working both from home and our new city centre office. We have many social and wellbeing initiatives to ensure we keep our sense of community alive even during challenging times.
The continued professional development of our colleagues is important to us, so we provide access to a wide range of resources to build their expertise, skills and confidence.
Overview & Responsibilities During Eight-week Summer Internship Programme
This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience about the investment management industry with hands-on exposure to investment decision-making in equities, fixed income and real assets. Involvement in portfolio company monitoring and supporting the production of internal updates. Undertaking company and/or sector research and financial analysis. Analysis of environmental, social and governance factors at the company or portfolio level. Qualifications & Requirements
A penultimate year undergraduate or master’s student at university and on course for a minimum of a 2:1 – completed and awarded before August 2026. A demonstrated interest and passion in financial markets, trading, and financial products. The candidate should possess a broad set of quantitative, qualitative and people skills, and be a strong team player with high analytical, intellectual and problem-solving capabilities. Knowledge of financial statement analysis, valuation techniques. Competency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Strong organisation skills and attention to detail with the ability to prioritise, manage and deliver on multiple concurrent projects. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English. Equal Opportunities
Lothian Pension Fund is committed to promoting a diverse, equal, and inclusive culture and welcomes applications from people of all sectors of the community.
We encourage people from under-represented communities to apply, including but not limited to those with disabilities, from minority ethnic groups, who are part of the LGBT+ community, and all those who feel their voices are not commonly represented.
If you need any adjustments to support your application, such as information in alternative formats or if you’re eligible under the Disability Confident Scheme please contact us and we’ll do everything we can to help. #J-18808-Ljbffr
