Applications for this year’s programme have now closed. It will reopen next year.
Programme overview
Location: Southampton or London
Start date: 8 June 2026
Our eight-week summer internship puts you at the centre of our operations, working with the AI Centre of Excellence (AI COE). You’ll gain hands-on experience, learn from experts, and contribute to exciting projects that use AI to make a real impact.
You’ll need a relevant degree in order to apply for this position, such as an MSc/PhD program AI, Data Science, Machine Learning, NLP, or related disciplines.
If you’re wondering what’s in store, hear first-hand from some of our 2025 intake about their experience and how they’re getting on, by watching our short video opposite.
As an Applied AI Intern, you will:
- Learn and innovate – explore new ideas, experiment with emerging technologies, and build your understanding of how AI is applied in the real world.
- Gain real experience – be part of the full development journey, from designing and testing models to deploying practical solutions.
- Collaborate and connect – work with teams across different regions and functions, seeing how AI supports a global business.
- Grow with support – develop your technical skills with guidance and mentoring from experienced scientists and engineers.
Complete the programme successfully, and you could be considered for a two-year fixed-term Graduate Programme contract.
Three reasons to join us:
You’ll have real responsibility from day one
You’ll learn from experienced professionals
You can make an impact in a fast-moving, innovative industry
What are we looking for?
What does the recruitment process involve?
Tips to help you succeed
We asked some of our 2025 early careers intake to share their advice on how to ensure your application is successful. Take a look at the video.
Want to be inspired to be your best?
Why we do what we do
We are united behind our purpose of creating brighter financial futures for every generation.
Watch time: 2 minutes
What’s important to us
Our culture is underpinned by our four core values. Hear our Quilter colleagues explain how they continually drive us in the way we behave.
Watch time: 1 minute, 30 seconds
If you want to know more about what makes Quilter such a great place to work, and the awards and recognitions we’ve received, head over to our careers page.
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