Colleague stories
Do you want to know what it is like to work at Rothschild & Co?
We employ talented and motivated individuals, and nurture a dynamic and collaborative culture where everyone feels included and respected. Discover what it is like to work in a leading global financial services group, through the stories of our colleagues.
Senior colleagues
"There's a tremendous opportunity for people coming into Rothschild & Co, because it's a growing business."
"No matter what your grade or background is, if you have an opinion which is well informed, everyone will listen."
"We look after one another really, and that goes for whatever stage of your life you might be at."
"Just feeling and breathing the whole heritage in our bank is definitely what makes us unique."
"The perception from the outside is that we are quite conservative. You'd be very surprised when you get here as to how different we are."
"We really encourage younger colleagues to express their views and grow their entrepreneurial mindset."
"My work has presented incredible opportunities to learn and pass on what I have learned."
"We encourage everyone to speak their minds and share their ideas."
Mid-level colleagues
"Being authentic and showing up as your genuine self is essential to thriving in any environment."
"People are really focused on giving trust and responsibility to you at a very early stage in your career."
"I feel very aligned with Rothschild & Co's values like excellence, teamwork and creativity."
“Don’t limit yourself to what already exists – take the initiative and dare to ask.”
"We have a very connected global team and work closely together as one."
"What sets Rothschild & Co apart is that we have creative freedom. Everyone's opinions are respected and appreciated."
"My advice on how to be successful is to work hard, think creatively and most importantly, be yourself."
"We look for people that are really collaborative and really engaging. The individual makes the role what it can be."
“My advice to new joiners at Rothschild & Co is to try to understand the ‘why’ behind every task.”
“How well we work together across geographies differentiates us from our competitors.”
"Colleagues at all levels will gladly support and encourage you; it might be a cliché, but you are not just a number here."
"There is much more of a familial, personal touch to what we do here and who we are."
"It's a magnificent workplace to build your career, but also develop even if you are in the later stages of your career."
“What struck me when I joined Rothschild & Co was the entrepreneurial spirit."
"There’s a drive to build diverse teams, which is a step in the right direction."
Early Careers colleagues
"You're really encouraged to spread your knowledge. I feel like I've grown immensely."
"I have grown immensely throughout my Apprenticeship through the support of my team. Rothschild & Co always finds ways to support me as an individual."
“The Apprenticeship has set me up for my career amazingly."
"Even when you are pushed out of your comfort zone, believe in yourself every step of the way."
"I'm very fortunate that opportunities like the apprenticeship here exist to put me on the right path."
“Networking within the business helps you craft your career journey as you learn what interests you.”
“What I enjoy most about working at Rothschild & Co is the collaborative nature of my role."
"Two years on, I still feel as though I’m learning something new every day."
“Working alongside so many talented colleagues has been invaluable.”
