Technology Graduate

Job Description

Job title: Technology Graduate

Location: Edinburgh

Role type: 2 year graduate programme

Start date: September 2026

Closing date: Friday 28th November. We reserve the right to close earlier due to the volume of applications. Assessment centre to take place in February 2026.

Invest in Your Tomorrow

About Aberdeen

At Aberdeen we believe in investing in people and that starts with you. Our Technology Graduate Programme within the Investments Chief Operating Office (COO) is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience explore your interests and build a career with purpose. Over two years youll rotate across key functions work on real projects and develop the skills that will set you up for long-term success.

What Youll Do

The COO is the operational backbone of our Investments business driving innovation delivering outstanding client service and enabling strategic transformation. As a graduate youll be immersed in the technology data and operations that power our investment capabilities.

Youll rotate across areas such as:

• Investments Technology supporting front-office platforms and digital tools.

• Client Technology enhancing client-facing systems and experiences.

• Operations streamlining processes and ensuring operational excellence.

• Data & Insight managing and leveraging data to inform decisions.

Youll collaborate with cross-functional teams contribute to enterprise systems and work with modern tools and cloud platforms. Expect to participate in agile ceremonies code reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

What Youll Gain

• Exposure to a wide range of technologies and real-world challenges.

• Experience across the full software delivery lifecycle.

• Access to mentorship technical training and career development resources.

• A collaborative fast-paced environment where innovation is encouraged.

• Support to work towards a recognised industry qualification.

Who Were Looking For

We welcome graduates from a wide range of academic backgrounds in particular STEM disciplines who have graduated in 2025 or are due to graduate in 2026 and who have a strong interest in technology. If youre collaborative curious and eager to learn we want to hear from you. Key qualities include:

• Teamwork and relationship-building.

• Clear and confident communication.

• Ownership and attention to detail.

• Interest in financial services and technology.

• Commitment to personal growth and development.

Application Process

• Online application and CV submission.

• Online testing.

• Pre-recorded video interview.

• Assessment Centre (group activity case study panel interview).

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 () 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.

Our Benefits

Theres more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn get involved and be supported.

When you join us your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days annual leave a 16% employer pension contribution a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable) private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits including gym discounts season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefitshere.

Apply Today

Join us in building a future where everyone can thrive.

For more information visit our careers site: 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.