Kave Sigaroudinia

Kave Sigaroudinia Investor Economics Edinburgh "Baillie Gifford has got to be one of Edinburgh’s best kept secrets."

Baillie Gifford has got to be one of Edinburgh’s best kept secrets. I have to admit to not having even heard of it before embarking on a career in investment management but when I spoke to friends in the industry it came up time and time again. Aside from the favourable recommendations from people in the know I was attracted by the firm’s complete focus on investment management, its relatively small size (while it has grown quite a lot since I joined it still has the feel of a small organisation with a friendly, open culture and very little in the way of big corporate bureaucracy) and its location in the wonderful city of Edinburgh.  

During my 11 years here I have never stopped learning as I have moved around several departments and been encouraged to research all sorts of companies to expand my horizons. The flat structure means that more senior experienced colleagues are always on hand to help and the open debate culture within the firm means that there is a constant flow of stimulating discussion to tap into and challenge.

Perhaps the most surprising thing about Baillie Gifford for me has been the human side. The single office location, flat structure and healthy work / life balance has been really conducive to the development of strong friendships right across the age spectrum. On the odd occasion when I have needed support and understanding, my more senior colleagues could not have done more to help and I am glad to have been able to do the same for others when they have looked to me for help and advice.

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