Your launchpad into Corporate & Investment Banking
Curious about a career in banking? Our Insight Programme is your opportunity to experience the fast-paced world of Corporate & Investment Banking first-hand. This three-day, in-person experience is designed for first-year university students (or second year of a four-year degree) who want to explore a future career in Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB).
Over three immersive days you’ll:
• Discover how our CIB business powers global markets
• Develop the skills that drive success in banking
• Explore diverse career paths within the Bank
• Get a fast-track opportunity for our 2027 Summer Internship Programme in London
Programme Dates
31 March – 2 April in person at our London headquarters.
What to expect
Your launchpad into banking:
• Deep dives into CIB - Learn how we operate as a global bank and support clients across markets.
• Exposure to our CIB teams - Markets, Global Banking, Client Coverage and Transaction Banking.
• Direct Access to Leaders - Hear career stories from senior leaders and ask them your questions.
• Interactive Workshops – Build commercial awareness, problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Job Shadowing – See what day-to-day roles look like in practice.
• Career Coaching - CV reviews and interview preparation with our Early Careers team.
Skills you’ll build
This programme is designed to help you develop the skills that matter for a career in banking:
• Commercial awareness and curiosity
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Communication and presentation skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Professional resilience
Who can apply?
We’re committed to building an inclusive future for banking. We actively encourage applications from students of all backgrounds and identities, including women and Black Heritage students.
Eligibility
· Any degree discipline
· First year university students (or second year if on a four-year course)
· No prior banking or financial services experience required.
Who we’re looking for
Potential matters more than experience. We value:
• Curiosity and a willingness to learn
• Clear, thoughtful communication
• Motivation and resilience, particularly when faced with new challenges
• Interest in how businesses, markets and economies work
• A desire to make a positive impact and do the right thing.
Next steps
Perform well during the Insight Programme and you’ll be first in line for our 2027 Summer Internship Programme – your gateway to a graduate role with us.
Recruitment Assessments
If selected, you’ll receive an invitation to complete an online assessment. Your responses will help us determine your place on the programme.
Additional Details
The Insight Programme is an unpaid educational workshop; however, travel and accommodation will be reimbursed for students outside of the immediate London area.