Tushar Tomer

I first joined Baillie Gifford through the 2024 summer internship and returned in September 2025 after receiving a full-time offer. That route into the firm suited me because it gave me a clear sense of what working here would actually be like.  

During the interview process, I was struck by how much the conversations focused on me as a person rather than trying to catch me out with technical questions. The company was genuinely interested in how I think, what I'm curious about and where I might align.  

That has carried through into the graduate programme itself. One of the reasons I was attracted to it was the chance to do proper rotations and build depth in each placement, rather than feeling siloed too early.  

As well as my interest in modern technology, I was particularly keen to get exposure to legacy technology. My programme manager listened to my interests and has helped arrange placements that reflected them. Having experience with both newer technologies and legacy systems has given me a broader skill set and a better understanding of the systems underpinning the business.  

Baillie Gifford is a place that fundamentally wants the best out of you, and goes above and beyond to ensure you have the resource and comfort to perform.

On the credit team we have a book club, where we all go to a team member's house, have dinner and discuss a book and the thoughts it triggered for people. It's a great way of getting to know your colleagues in a stimulating and safe environment.

I recently wrote a note on the Japanese economy. It was an important update after a massive inflationary shock for a country that has been in structural deflation for decades. I worked my way through the country's labour dynamics and productivity to understand its potential growth, looked at its trade balances, GDP outlook, politics, central bank policy, and underlying price dynamics to build a factual foundation to take a view on the future of the country. This was used by teams across Multi Asset & Income, as well as an equities team to understand potential outcomes for portfolios.

Please note that any references to current teams in bios are as of the time of writing and may not reflect the current situation due to the nature of the programmes.