Do I need to study finance or economics?
No. The Fund is open to every enrolled RHUL student, whatever their degree. We care about curiosity, rigour and commitment.
Join the Fund
Learn investing by doing it.
Open to all enrolled Royal Holloway students. No finance background is required, just curiosity, rigour and the time to do the work properly.
6-8 hrsPer week during term
Bi-weeklyOn-campus research meetings
2Interview stages
RollingApplications for Autumn Term 2026
Open role
Equity Analyst / Portfolio Manager
Applications open
Research companies, build models, write investment memos and pitch ideas to the Investment Committee.
Analysts support the Head of Research and Portfolio Managers with company research, financial modelling, valuation, industry analysis and monitoring. Portfolio Managers own sector or geography coverage, present trade pitches and monitor their areas.
What you'll get
- Real decisions on a real portfolio, inside a professional mandate
- Training in valuation, modelling and investment writing
- Experience pitching to and voting on an Investment Committee
- An ESG and risk management grounding employers look for
- Concrete examples for internship and graduate applications
- A network across Royal Holloway and other UK student funds
Selection process
How applications work.
- Stage 1
Expression of interest
Submit the short application form below with your CV. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Stage 2
Get-to-know interview
An informal conversation about your interests, motivation and what you want from the Fund.
- Stage 3
Second interview
Five practical questions to see how you think about companies, markets and risk. Clear reasoning matters more than the right answer.
- Offer
Welcome to Prune Hill
Successful applicants join the research team and are allocated coverage by the Head of Research.
How much time does it take?
Around 6-8 hours a week during term, including bi-weekly research meetings on campus (with an online option).
Is it real money?
Yes. The Fund manages a real portfolio through a brokerage account held under RHUL's institutional framework, with the Academic Adviser as authorised signatory.
Do members get paid or share in profits?
No. The Fund is strictly non-profit. Once at scale, up to 30% of realised net profits may go to RHUL hardship and access support.
What do the interviews involve?
A get-to-know conversation, then a second interview with five practical questions. Clear reasoning matters more than technical knowledge.
Which year groups can apply?
All year groups, undergraduate and postgraduate, as long as you're an enrolled Royal Holloway student.
What can't the Fund invest in?
Derivatives, leverage, crypto, unlisted securities, fossil fuels, armaments, gambling, adult entertainment and tobacco. See the full rules.
Apply
Expression of interest.
Takes about five minutes. We review applications on a rolling basis and will contact you about next steps.
- Role
- Equity Analyst / Portfolio Manager
- Term
- Autumn Term 2026
- Eligibility
- Enrolled RHUL students