Investments Internship Program - US

Mrbateman; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeen Investments is offering an Investments Internship Program in Philadelphia for a 10-week full-time internship from June to August 2027. Interns will work on real projects, analyze financial data, and support investment research across equities, fixed income or ETFs under guidance from senior professionals.

You’ll gain hands-on experience, attend team meetings, present insights, and participate in structured learning with networking opportunities and exposure to leaders.

Qualifications

• Interest in financial markets and how global events shape the world
• Curiosity, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn from experienced colleagues
• Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills
• The ability to work with information and draw meaningful conclusions
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive approach and a willingness to take initiative
• Previous knowledge of investments, Equities, Fixed Income or ETFs is not required
• We welcome applications from all degree backgrounds and are more interested in your potential, mindset and motivation to learn

Responsibilities

• Research markets, industries and companies to support investment decisions.
• Analyse financial, economic and market data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Help prepare reports, presentations and investment materials.
• Monitor market developments and assess their impact on portfolios.
• Take part in team meetings, research discussions and investment reviews.
• Work with colleagues across investment, product, distribution and risk teams.
• Present your insights and recommendations to investment professionals.
• Throughout the program, you'll benefit from a structured development plan, access to e‑learning, and opportunities to connect with senior leaders and colleagues across Aberdeen.

Skills

Financial Markets

Analytical Thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Investments Internship Program Location: Philadelphia Role Type: Full-time Internship Period: June - August 2027 (10 weeks) Closing date: Tuesday, September 15 (We reserve the right to close earlier due to volume of applications) Assessment center to take place in October 2026.

WHO WE ARE

Aberdeen Investments is part of Aberdeen Group plc, one of the UK’s leading Wealth & Investments groups. Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry’s best talent. Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders and society. We are repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand and are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent. As a global business, Aberdeen consists of three divisions: Investments, Adviser, and interactive investor (ii). Each division is dedicated to meeting and adapting to our clients' evolving needs. In the Americas, our sole focus is on the investments business. We have offices in Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Miami, and Sao Paolo. Our breadth of experience gives us close proximity to the companies we invest in and the markets we operate in.

About the Department

Our Investments teams across the Americas help clients become better investors through research, market insight and local expertise. Interns may join our Equities, Fixed Income or ETF teams, working alongside investment professionals to support research, portfolio analysis and client outcomes.

About the Internship

The Investment Internship Program is a 10-week, full-time internship based in Philadelphia from June to August 2027. You'll gain hands‑on experience in asset management, working on real projects, analysing financial and market data, and supporting investment research. You'll attend team meetings, contribute to discussions and present your work to experienced colleagues. Alongside meaningful work, you'll benefit from structured learning, networking opportunities and exposure to senior leaders. Successful interns may also be considered for Aberdeen's 24‑month rotational Graduate Program, starting in September 2028.

What You’ll Do

• Research markets, industries and companies to support investment decisions.
• Analyse financial, economic and market data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Help prepare reports, presentations and investment materials.
• Monitor market developments and assess their impact on portfolios.
• Take part in team meetings, research discussions and investment reviews.
• Work with colleagues across investment, product, distribution and risk teams.
• Present your insights and recommendations to investment professionals.
• Throughout the program, you'll benefit from a structured development plan, access to e‑learning, and opportunities to connect with senior leaders and colleagues across Aberdeen.

About the Candidate

• An interest in financial markets and how businesses, economies and global events shape the world around us.
• Curiosity, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn from experienced colleagues.
• Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
• The ability to work with information and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A proactive approach and a willingness to take initiative.
• Previous knowledge of investments, Equities, Fixed Income or ETFs is not required.
• We welcome applications from all degree backgrounds and are more interested in your potential, mindset and motivation to learn.

Eligibility to Work

Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States and not require current or future sponsorship for employment visa status.

Application Process

• Resume and online application.
• Online testing.
• Online pre-recorded interview.
• Assessment Center, including a group activity, case study and panel interview.
• Applications close on Tuesday, September 15.
• We reserve the right to close earlier due to volume of applications.
• Assessment Center activity is expected to take place in October 2026.

HOW WE CREATE VALUE

Our strategic drivers are the foundations from which we deliver for all our stakeholders: High Impact Intelligence, Enduring Relationships, Connections without borders and Future fit. You can find out more about our values here.

OUR INCLUSIVE CULTURE

We are committed to exploring the possibilities of working smarter. This means we’d like to hear from you, whatever way you like to work. We have a long‑term commitment to building inclusive workplaces; we value diversity in our workforce and welcome enquiries from everyone. If you need assistance or a reasonable adjustment due to a disability, please let us know as part of your application and we will assist. You can find out more about our inclusive culture here.

Aberdeen is an affirmative action - equal opportunity employer.

We recognize that many people use tools such as artificial intelligence to help them think about or structure their applications.

Ready to invest in your tomorrow as an Investment Internship Program Intern in Philadelphia?

At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK’s leading Wealth & Investments group. We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent. You can find out more about what we do here. Aberdeen comprises three businesses, interactive investor (ii), Investments and Adviser, each of which focuses on meeting and adapting to our clients’ evolving needs.