Baillie Gifford Reviews

I worked at Baillie Gifford as an intern for less than a year

Pros – You get to discuss ideas and learn from some of the best minds in the investment business, the pay is fantastic, and the work-life balance is very good here - you don't get people stuck at their desks into the night.

Cons – Quite a conservative culture; formal, quiet atmosphere, that's not for everyone. I enjoyed the time it allows for in-depth thinking but others found the lack of lively debate in the office quite difficult and even boring.

Advice to Senior Management – Be clear about instructions for the investment analyst interview process - standardise it so as not to surprise applicants.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

I worked at Baillie Gifford full-time

Pros – In house training in loads of different subjects from Bonds to speed reading.

Cons – None that I can think of.

Advice to Senior Management – None.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

I have been working at Baillie Gifford

Pros – Good atmosphere
Encouraged to disagree
You personally know practically everybody who works with you
Few distractions from the actual job

Cons – Slightly inert at times
Information sharing should be improved to avoid reinventing the wheel
Sometimes hard to achieve a focused common effort

Advice to Senior Management – Encourage initiative; improve information sharing
And keep up the good work!

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at Baillie Gifford

Pros – I've not been at Baillie Gifford long but so far it has proved to be a very civilised place to work. Intelligent and diligent people going about their work -- who knock off when it is time to knock of.

Cons – The office environment seems a little studious, but this is probably what's needed and there are plenty of socialise activities laid on at the end of the day. Office is in a great location in central Edinburgh

Advice to Senior Management – I really don't have any advice that would be of use. The partnership structure seems to really work here, so there is no domineering "character" trying to impose their personal vision.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I worked at Baillie Gifford

Pros – The induction is great, you can always turn to someone for help on any issue. Expertise is second to none, the company retains its best employees who eventually make partner. The company sticks to its guns, in that it doesn't stray from the aim of long term investments in stocks and fixed income. Different desks have a different feel to them. Certainly the investment strategies and paths taken in order to achieve returns for clients, might differ from team to team. Useful weekly meetings that keep everyone up to date on the latest goings on and potential future investments. The floor is open to questions too.

Cons – Very conservative and generally quiet

Advice to Senior Management – I think that they are doing a good job

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend