Client Strategy Internship 2026

Christie’s, the world’s largest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting & enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments, or in one of our more Operational teams, we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this 250 year old company, steeped in history, bringing fresh ideas whilst not forgetting our shared values; Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Responsibility & Relationships. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do and it is inspiring to work with industry leaders across our business.

Why this role matters

This internship plays a crucial role in ensuring the business deeply understands its clients, makes informed strategic decisions, and drives growth through insight-led planning. This role supports the organisation’s ability to operate intelligently, efficiently, and proactively by transforming complex data into clarity, structure, and actionable recommendations.

How you'll make an impact

Client data analysis

• Pull client information from internal systems for analysis
• Organise, clean, and validate client data to ensure accuracy
• Analyse client buying, bidding, and engagement behaviour
• Identify trends across clients, categories, and regions
• Produce summaries of findings and report insights to the team

Client Reporting for Senior Managers

• Prepare client reports for senior directors
• Compile client biographies and background profiles, including collecting and synthesising relevant information
• Tailor reporting to specific meetings, clients, or strategic questions
• Ensure all client-facing and senior-level materials are accurate, clear, and appropriately detailed

Strategy insight support

• Support client strategy projects through data analysis and research
• Pull and analyse client information to support targeting and outreach initiatives
• Assist with identifying priority clients and strategic opportunities
• Provide insight and data in response to ad hoc strategic requests

Reporting presentation materials

• Create and maintain Excel trackers for client and sales performance
• Turn data into clear tables, charts, and written summaries
• Build and update PowerPoint presentations for internal use
• Support preparation of materials for meetings and reviews

Cross-departmental support

• Provide strategy-related support to other departments when required (e.g. targeting, client analysis)
• Share relevant insights and data with specialists and client-facing teams
• Coordinate information across teams to support aligned decision-making

Manager team support

• Provide ad hoc analytical and organisational support to the Client Strategy Director
• Assist with prioritising and delivering time-sensitive requests
• Support ongoing projects as needs change

Meetings coordination

• Arrange and set up internal meetings
• Prepare materials and information in advance of meetings
• Track follow-up actions and provide post-meeting support where required

Administrative operational tasks

• Maintain organised records, files, and documentation
• Track ongoing tasks and deadlines
• Handle sensitive client information with discretion and professionalism

What you’ll bring to the team

• University Degree or other relevant experience
• Previous work experience, either paid or voluntary
• Language skills (fluent in English plus other European or Middle Eastern languages are advantageous).
• An interest in Art
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to deal with multiple projects at a time
• Client facing experience
• Business minded
• Excellent written English
• A proactive mindset and strategic thinking
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Attention to detail at the highest level
• A problem-solving attitude and willingness to learn
• Collaborative and team player
• Strong IT skills with familiarity of all Microsoft packages

What’s great about working for us

• 25 days annual leave + 1 day Birthday leave
• Christie’s Christmas office closure (guaranteed between 25th Dec – 1st Jan) – in additional to annual leave: almost two weeks to fully switch off and spend time with friends and family
• Additional 1 week’s annual leave within the year of a 5-year anniversary i.e. 5th, 10th, 15th and so on
• Volunteering day: Take an additional day of annual leave to volunteer for a charitable organisation that’s important to you
• Donation matching of up to £500 per annum to help you support the organisations you care about
• Flexible Fitness Fund - £400 per year expense allowance for health and wellness related activity (taxable)
• Access to world-renowned art: with regular exhibitions in our galleries to wander around and exclusive guided tours hosted by specialist colleagues
• Discretionary Bonus (dependent on the business and employee performance payable in March each year)
• Generous retirement plan: We will double match your pension contribution up to 5% of your basic salary (Max 10% contribution from Christie’s)
• Private Health Insurance – no employee contribution needed, subsidised for other family members
• Dental Insurance – (may be extended at personal cost)
• Generous Income Protection Insurance in the event of accident, sickness or injury after 12 months
• Competitive Life Insurance policy from first day
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to personal advice and support services including counselling
• Eyecare vouchers (once a year)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Christie’s Extras – discounts on over 800 retailers, holiday packages, dinners and weekly shops
• Robust family first policy:
• 16 weeks full pay on Maternity Leave
• Eligible to return to work for 80% of your agreed normal weekly working pattern while being paid as though you were working 100%, post a minimum of 16 weeks of leave
• Dependent back-up care: 10 sessions/ days of childcare or eldercare per year
• Christies Family Network: Our community of parents who meet regularly over breakfasts, lunch, afternoon tea…
• Christie’s reserves the right to change company benefits at any time