A career in Edinburgh's financial services
sector
Scotland and especially Edinburgh has
experienced outstanding growth in the financial services, building
on a distinguished history that dates back over 300 years.
It is the single biggest sector of Edinburgh's
economy, employing just over 43,000 people. It is home to two of
Europe’s top ten banks; HBOS (Halifax Bank of Scotland) and RBS
(Royal Bank of Scotland) – the world’s fifth largest bank.
Edinburgh is also a major international centre for fund
management.
The critical mass of key employers within
Edinburgh City Region provides employment opportunities for
professional and graduates alike. Many employers nurture strong
links with education and provide high quality employee graduate
schemes – an effective way to integrate into business life and make
a head start in your career.
