One hundred girls from 13 Scottish schools and 7 universities will take part in a financial services careers insight day in Edinburgh next month.

The students, aged between 15 and 21, will receive an introduction to the Scottish financial services sector and the range of roles available.

The day, organised by charity Future Asset, will include workshops on routes into the financial services profession, apprenticeships, school leaver posts, graduate schemes (and internships), sharing information on where these openings are advertised, how to apply, with detail on the assessment and interview process.

So far 15 financial services companies are sponsoring the event, with those based in Edinburgh opening their offices for the students to visit and join Q&A sessions.

Companies taking part include Financial Planners and wealth managers Quilter and Brewin Dolphin. Other sponsors include Aegon, Artemis, Baillie Gifford, BlackRock, Janus Henderson, Lothian Pension Fund, Martin Currie, Maven, Nikko, Rathbones, River Global, Stewart Investors and Walter Scott.

The CISI will also be taking part, saying that these kind of events are “crucial to enabling girls from all backgrounds to explore fulfilling careers in financial services”.

Helen Bradley, CEO of Future Asset, said: “Our aim is to give our fabulous alumni an in-depth look into the financial services industry and equip them with the knowledge to make confident, informed applications for great careers.

“As highlighted by Scottish Financial Enterprise research last year, nearly 60% of 16-24-year-olds are unlikely to consider a career in financial services. Coupled with the fact that only 12% of UK-based fund managers are women, it’s clear why Future Asset exists—to introduce young women to rewarding careers in finance and encourage them to recognise and fulfil their potential."

Future Asset is a charity that is dedicated to informing girls in Scotland about careers in investment management, widening the talent pipeline whilst improving diversity in the industry. In addition to conferences and regional roadshows, they produce video and podcast resources and run webinars with professional investors engaging support.