Summer Internship programme

This programme is for the unconventional thinker with an inquisitive mind and a desire to challenge the ordinary. Applications for our 2024 Summer Internship programme have now closed and will reopen in October 2024.

Colleagues in a meeting

What to expect

An opportunity to flourish

Immerse yourself in our business over eight weeks and grow your network with colleagues across a diverse range of business areas. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit combined with a passion and energy to succeed, we have an opportunity for you to flourish in an engaging environment.

Real responsibilities

Successful applicants will become part of a team within the business, gaining insight into our culture and exposure to our senior leaders. As an intern you will be given real responsibilities and have an opportunity to contribute and deliver to whichever team you join.

Opportunities to learn

Satisfy your hunger to learn with presentations and talks from experienced Investec employees across our business. There will also be a number of networking opportunities, helping you engage with our business and our people.

The process

First, you submit your CV on our application portal, when vacancies open in October. You will then receive a link to complete a video application. Selected candidates are then invited to an interview with the Early Careers Lead followed by a panel interview with the respective team you have chosen to join. If you're successful and accept the offer, you’ll be placed in a team or teams for the internship, and begin the eight week internship in July.

2023 Summer interns at London office

Who we're looking for

If you are in your penultimate or final year of study, the Investec Summer Internship Programme allows you to gain valuable experience in a distinctive financial services organisation. We are genuinely interested in our people and reward fresh ideas. Many of our interns have been allowed to re-join our business in an early career role.

We know the best ideas come from having teams with different backgrounds so we are open to applicants studying any degree subject if you’re curious, energetic and keen to join us. Opportunities are available throughout our business (not just in finance) as long as you can demonstrate a passion for your chosen team. This can be your first experience within our industry and you don’t have to have completed an internship before.

Photographed are the 2023 cohort of Summer interns at the London office.

 

Quote from previous intern
Elena Katsafadou, Summer intern from previous cohort

I had the opportunity to experience more areas of banking than I even knew existed. In just eight weeks, I felt more confident and ready to pursue my career in teams that I would not have known suited me prior to the internship.

Frequently asked questions

  • Do I need to submit a cover letter with my CV when I apply?

    When you apply, you don’t have to submit a cover letter. After you submit your CV, you will receive an invitation to our video application portal. This, along with your CV, will be your full application to our internship or early career opportunity.

  • What grades do I need to have to be eligible for this programme?

    We don’t specify minimum grades for our applications. At Investec, we believe that attitude is as important as academic excellence.

  • Should I get in touch once I’ve submitted my application?

    Once you apply for one of our opportunities, you should receive an automatic confirmation. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to individual follow-up emails.

  • How does the internship programme application process work?

    First, you submit your CV on our application portal, when vacancies open in October. You will then receive a link to complete a video application. Selected candidates are then invited to an interview with the Early Careers Lead, followed by a panel interview with the team you have chosen to join. You’ll be placed in a team or teams for the internship, and begin the eight week internship in July.

  • Do I need to have the right to work in the UK to apply?

    The successful candidate must, by the start of their employment, have permission to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor applicants at this stage.

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10,000 Interns Foundation partnership

We are proud to support the 10,000 Black Interns programme and the 10,000 Able Interns programme by the 10,000 Interns Foundation. The programmes aim to transform the horizons and prospects of black students and students of all ethnicities with a disability across the UK by offering paid work experience, world-class training and development. 

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