Job Description

Job Title: Risk & Compliance Internship Programme
Location: Edinburgh - 1 George Street
Role Type: Full-time Internship
Period: June - August 2026 (10 weeks)
Closing date: Wednesday 5th November (We reserve the right to close earlier due to volume of applications) Assessment centre to take place in January 2026.
Invest in Your Tomorrow
At Aberdeen, we believe in investing in people, and that starts with you. Aberdeen's Risk & Compliance Internship Programme is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience, explore your interests and build a career with purpose. Over 10 weeks, you'll work on real projects, collaborate with experienced professionals and develop the skills that will set you up for success.
Why Choose Our Internship Programme?
Embark on a unique, challenging, and rewarding journey with Aberdeen. Our summer internship offers you the chance to work within our Risk & Compliance function. Here, you'll engage in real projects, collaborate with talented professionals, and develop skills that will enhance your career.
What You'll Do
The Risk & Compliance function provides guidance, advice and challenge to support and oversee Aberdeen's management of risks and compliance with its statutory and regulatory obligations. We design and deliver frameworks, tools, and standards to support the business in identifying and managing risks.
We are made up of a wide range of specialised teams that cover all areas of risk, including:Operational risk Corporate risk Technology risk Anti-financial crime Data Privacy

Regardless of which team you join within the R&C function, you will gain insight into how Aberdeen operates globally; getting the opportunity to work with colleagues who are experts in their field and to participate in development activities with the other interns on the programme.
Who We're Looking For
We are looking for students in their penultimate year of University, from diverse academic backgrounds, who understand Risk and Compliance and are interested in learning more about how we manage risk within Aberdeen. Ideal candidates are curious, have strong analytical skills, a passion for problem solving and are performance driven.
Application ProcessCV & Online application Online testing Online pre-recorded interview Assessment Centre (group activity, case study and panel interview)

Pathway to Our Graduate Programme
Completing your internship could be just the beginning. You may be considered for a place on our 24-month rotational Graduate Programme, starting in September 2027.
This offers a supportive environment to gain skills, experience, and industry qualifications. Our graduate programme focuses on developing our talent to give the best possible start to their career and support aspirations to be the future leaders of Aberdeen. Our development curriculum focuses on 3 key learning mindsets- Client, Leadership & Strategic. Through engaging content, group coaching and learning experiences these mindsets will develop your capability and equip you with the skills and knowledge to set you up for success in your career.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Aberdeen is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is valued. As a Disability Confident Committed Level One employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide support throughout the recruitment process.
Please contact us (aberdeenearlycareers@aberdeenplc.com) if you require reasonable accommodations to be made to any stage of the recruitment process. Our Early Careers team will be pleased to discuss your needs and ensure that these are accommodated.
Apply Today
Join us in building a future where everyone can thrive.
For more information visit our careers site: https://www.aberdeenplc.com/en-gb/careers
We're committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense - this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.
If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.