Product & Marketing Graduate

Location: City of Edinburgh

Job Description

Job title :
Product & Marketing 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 more than just markets; we invest in people. Our Product & Marketing Graduate Programme is your opportunity to build a career with purpose gain hands‑on experience and contribute to shaping the future of investment communications and product innovation.

Over two years you’ll rotate across four six‑month placements two in Product and two in Marketing. Giving you a broad understanding of how we develop manage and promote our investment solutions to clients across the globe.

What You’ll Do

The Global Product & Marketing teams sit at the heart of our Investments business. Reporting into the Chief Product & Marketing Office these teams work across internal and external networks to create and promote Aberdeens evolving client‑focused product suite.

You’ll gain experience in :

Product Governance

Learn how we launch and manage our product range through structured governance. You’ll support approvals processes engage with boards and forums deliver reporting and contribute to projects that improve efficiency and oversight.

Product Alternatives

Explore how Aberdeen develops innovative products in fast‑growing asset classes like Real Estate and Infrastructure. You’ll help shape solutions that bring alternative investments to a broader client base.

Marketing Regional Marketing

Get hands‑on experience across the full marketing mix from digital media strategy and email campaigns to events webcasts and website updates. You’ll collaborate with teams across Digital Content Sales Compliance Brand Legal and PR.

Marketing Capability Digital or Campaigns

Dive into how we engage clients through tailored content and formats including videos podcasts articles brochures and more. You’ll also learn how we use data and analytics to measure impact and drive future strategy.

By the end of the programme you’ll have a strong foundation in both disciplines and a clear view of how Product & Marketing connect with Investments Client Group Operations and central functions.

What You’ll Gain

A deep understanding of product development and marketing strategy.

Exposure to real projects and meaningful work.

Collaboration with experienced professionals across the business.

Structured training and coaching.

Support to work towards a recognised industry qualification.

A strong foundation for a long‑term career in financial services.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome graduates from a wide range of academic backgrounds who have graduated in 2025 or due to graduate in 2026. Degrees in Marketing Business or Economics are particularly relevant but they’re not essential. If you bring strong commercial awareness creativity and excellent communication skills we’d love to hear from you whatever your degree.

We value :

Teamwork and relationship‑building.

Clear and creative communication.

Ownership and attention to detail.

Interest in financial services and client engagement.

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

There’s 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%…