Early Insights
If you are interested in a career in financial services, it's a great idea to find out as much as you can, as soon as you can.
Our Early Insight opportunities are designed for school, college and university students, offering a valuable introduction to the industry and a unique perspective on a career at Rothschild & Co.
What to Expect
The programmes typically run over a week and bring together a range of insights from across the business, combining engaging presentations, meaningful networking opportunities and an interactive skills workshop.
Together, they provide a well-rounded overview of the roles available, along with an authentic sense of our culture, values and day-to-day experience—bringing to life what can be difficult to capture on a page.
Training and development
You’ll take part in a range of interactive workshops designed to build the skills you’ll need for a successful career. Some sessions will focus on core financial concepts, while others will develop essential skills such as teamwork and communication that are valuable in any role. You’ll also have plenty of chances to put what you learn into practice through presentations, panel discussions and group projects.
What we look for
We recruit from a wide range of backgrounds, universities and degree disciplines — because diversity of thought drives better ideas and stronger outcomes. Our aim is to develop potential, not just hire existing knowledge and different perspectives not only enhance the quality of our work, but also create a more collaborative, dynamic and inclusive team environment. Alongside this, there are a number of key attributes we consistently look for:
What we look for
Good communication skills
We create solutions for our wide range of clients and their evolving needs. To do so, it is crucial that our colleagues possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Drive and ambition
We pride ourselves on our heritage of taking bold perspectives and never being content with convention. Our colleagues possess a strong drive to strive for more and always deliver exceptional results.
Sound judgement
Strong commercial awareness underpins sound judgement, but it must be paired with the ability to think critically. You will need to assess information thoughtfully, challenge assumptions and draw well-reasoned conclusions, grounded in an understanding of how businesses operate and why key decisions are made. In an evolving industry, this combination is essential to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.
Creativity
Creativity and innovation are central to how we deliver value to our clients. We look for individuals who can approach problems with fresh thinking, challenge conventional approaches and develop thoughtful, tailored solutions.
For those at the early stages of their careers, creativity comes through curiosity, asking insightful questions, making connections across different ideas and being open to new perspectives. By bringing a willingness to explore and think differently, you can add real value from the outset.
Executional excellence
The complexity of our work demands strong organisational skills — managing your own workload effectively while working seamlessly with others to deliver high-quality outcomes.
Teamwork
We pride ourselves on the individual excellence of our colleagues, but it is their ability to utilise their collective insights and expertise as a team that enable us to achieve outstanding results.
Being comfortable with numbers
Whether you’re acting as a trusted, impartial partner to clients in our Global Advisory division or managing assets in our investment arm, a strong aptitude with numbers is paramount.
Our top tips
Refine your CV
Your CV tells us who you are before we have the chance to meet you. To make the best impression, use a template to keep formatting consistent and organised, with clear headings and bullet points to make the content easier to read. One page is ideal at the start of your career, so keep information succinct and relevant to the role you are applying for. Highlight your main achievements and don't be afraid to explain any gaps up front!
Cover Letter
You may also be asked to write a cover letter, such as for our work experience programmes. Similar to your CV, one page is ideal, and it should be formatted as a formal letter. This allows you to expand on your CV, and explain your motivation for applying to the role.
Prepare prepare prepare
Our Insight Week programmes include an interview process, which requires preparation. Make sure you've taken the time to find out about our main business areas, core values, recent news and what makes us different from other financial institutions. Be ready to explain why Rothschild & Co appeals to you and why you think you'd be a good addition. Also, ensure that you are preparing a variety of examples of how you’ve used relevant skills in different situations, not just in your academics. Good luck!
Success at interview
Once you're in front of the interviewer, listen carefully and ask questions if you're unclear what we're asking. Give details of your experiences and specific examples of the skills we're looking for. Try to relax and ask us questions. We invited you in for a reason and can't wait to hear what you have to say.
How to apply
