Home / Careers / Graduate Opportunities

What we look for

Junior Analyst

The Graduate Internship Programme runs for six months on a full-time basis and is designed as our principle entry points for recent graduates leading to full-time Analyst positions.

While we have a consistent track record of promoting our Graduate Interns to Analysts subject to performance and business needs, a permanent opportunity is not guaranteed at the end of the six-month programme.

  • Previous internship experience in an M&A or financial services related role essential
  • Outstanding academic track-record, including first / 2:1 degree in all disciplines (STEM advantageous)
  • Strong analytical, accounting and numerical skills
  • Good working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, working in a team under tight deadlines
  • A strong drive to progress as an M&A banker and with a genuine interest in the digital economy
  • Fluent written and spoken English, with language skills in addition to English

Our Selection Process

  • CV review & screening

  • Telephone Interview

  • Online testing

  • Face-to-face interview

  • Case Study Excersices

  • CVs are reviewed in detail by the recruitment team with input from the banking team
  • Initial conversation with our Recruitment Manager or a key member of the banking team to test your motivation
  • Your numerical skills, verbal reasoning and problem-solving abilities will be assessed online to get a better understanding of your technical capabilities
  • A range of structured interviews and informal meetings with a cross section of the banking team including Partners
  • Our case studies are conducted on site and tailored to the candidate’s background, experience and seniority

Key Dates

Applications for the January and March class will open in October 2019
Applications for the summer programme will open in January 2020

Junior Analyst

We have four intakes throughout the year:

  • January & March

  • Vacancy is live for the month of October

  • With the assessment day in mid-November

  • 8 Week Summer Internship

  • Vacancy is live for the month of January

  • Interviews are held in early February

MBA Associate

  • January & March

  • Vacancy is live for the month of October

  • With the assessment day in mid-November

BACK TO Careers