Fixed Term Contract Duration - 1 Months
About the Business
Quilter plc is a leading provider of financial advice, investments and wealth management, committed to being the UK’s best wealth manager for clients and their advisers. Quilter oversees £134.8 billion in customer investments (as of September 2025). It has an adviser and customer offering spanning financial advice, investment platforms, multi-asset investment solutions, and discretionary fund management. The business is comprised of two segments: Affluent and High Net Worth.
Affluent encompasses the financial planning business, Quilter Financial Planning, the Quilter Investment Platform and Quilter Investors, the multi-asset investment solutions business.
High Net Worth includes the discretionary fund management business, Quilter Cheviot, together with Quilter Cheviot Financial Planning.
At Quilter we never stand still. Our foundations are rooted in our extraordinary expertise, which is trusted by hundreds of thousands of customers, but we have great ambitions to stay one step ahead and make an even greater difference to the people and communities we serve.
Our business is transforming, continually modernising, and becoming even more customer centric. So, if you want to be bold in the pursuit of your ambitions, bring new ideas, and challenge and evolve what we do, it’s the perfect time to join us!
A message from Sarah Houlston, Chief Operating Officer
Our 2026 Early Careers programme is key to building the future of Quilter. By attracting bright, ambitious talent, we strengthen our ability to innovate and stay future-fit for the evolving needs of our customers. Last year’s cohort proved the impact fresh perspectives can have, and we’re excited to continue investing in the next generation.
About the Role
Level: 1
Department: Chief Operating Office
Location: London, United Kingdom or Southampton, United Kingdom
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - Internship
Contract Length: 8 weeks
Thisis an 8-weeksummerinternship sittingwithin theChief OperatingOffice(COO)as part of theAICentreof Excellence(AI COE), a team dedicated to driving innovation and best practices in AI and Data Science across the organisation.
As an AppliedAIIntern, you will:
1. Build and Experiment:Take part in the full lifecycle of model developmentfrom design and implementation to testing and deploymentanddelivering robust, high-quality solutions.
2. Collaborate Globally:Work within a diverse, cross-functional team and gain exposure to experts across different regions and disciplines.
3. Innovate and Learn:Curiosity is at the heart of this role.You’llhave the freedom to explorenew ideas, experiment with emerging technologies, and continuously learn. Your ability to ask questions, seek knowledge, and adapt will be key to solving real-world challenges.
4. Grow with Mentorship:Receive guidance from experienced scientists and engineers, helping you sharpen your technical skills and broaden your understanding ofcutting-edgeAI/ML practices.
5. Shape the Future:Your contributions will have real impact,helping to advance solutions that address complex problems and improve user experiences.
Upon successful completion of theprogramme,you may be offered a positionon the AI2 yeargraduate programme.
This role is offering a salary of up to £30,000 (pro-rated to the duration of the internship).
Consumer Duty
Whilst thisisn’ta directly customer facing role, the duties you will perform will contribute to the overall positive outcomes for our customers byensuring that thecustomer is at the heart of theAIstrategy, roadmap and plans created.
About You
Qualifications
6. Final yearor recently completed aMSc/PhD programin a relevant field such asAI,Data Science, Machine Learning, NLP, or related disciplines.
7. All we ask is that you complete any studies before September 2026.
Knowledge
8. Knowledgeof Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning fundamentals, and AI agents.
9. Hands-on experience designing and evaluating experiments in ML or LLM contexts.
10. Familiarity with version control and collaborative coding platforms (e.g., GitHub).
11. Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
12. Comfortworking with unstructured data and applying data cleaningand pre-processing techniques.
Skills
13. Proficientin programmingin Python.
14. Strong Research Skills: Ability to apply rigorous scientific methods to investigate problems, design experiments, and interpret results.
15. Conducting literature reviews to understandstate-of-the-arttechniques.
16. Translating research insights into practical solutions for real-world applications.
17. A passion for learning and a curious mindset,always eager to explore new concepts and technologies.
18. Good communicationskills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
Inclusion & Diversity
We value diversity and strive to promote inclusivity in all aspects of our culture. We believe in equal opportunities for all, ensuring that no applicant encounters less favourable treatment based on anything but their skills, qualifications, experience, and potential. We celebrate the unique contributions of a diverse workforce and create a respectful, nurturing environment where every colleague can thrive.
Values
Do the right thing: We act with integrity and are proudly committed to going above and beyond in service of our clients and the support we provide our communities.
Always curious: We continuously seek new ideas and knowledge so we’re one step ahead of our clients’ needs. We look for inspiration everywhere and encourage experimentation, recognising that this is how we create brilliant solutions for brighter futures.
Embrace challenge: We aim high to transform our potential into meaningful outcomes. With ambition as our driving force and a steadfast commitment to growth, we succeed for the good of every generation.
Stronger together: Combining our diverse talents, we accomplish more collectively than we ever could do alone. We speak openly, actively listen, and support each other, and constructively challenge and embrace new ideas. We seek empowerment and demonstrate ownership and trust, with the confidence to make impactful decisions.
Core Benefits
Holiday: 182 hours (26 days)
Quilter Incentive Scheme: All employees are eligible to participate in incentive scheme, to incentivise business performance and their contribution.
Pension Scheme: A non-contributory company pension scheme that can be boosted through personal contributions.
Healthcare Cash Plan: Jersey employees only.
Benefit Allowance: A cash benefit allowance is payable in lieu of some of our core benefits.
In addition to our core benefits, we offer a range of flexible benefits to UK employees that you can choose from and pay for conveniently via a salary deduction.