Corporate & Strategic – Finance – 2027 Summer Internship Program

Corporate & Strategic – Finance – 2027 Summer Internship Program Overview

This summer internship is an eight-week programme running from June through August and is built to give students a demanding, meaningful, and supportive experience. The structure is intended to reflect, as closely as possible, what it is like to work as a full-time analyst at BlackRock. Interns begin with an orientation that introduces the firm in depth and includes the chance to hear from senior leaders. After that, they receive practical training on the job and are trusted with everyday responsibilities that help them make a real contribution to their teams over the course of the summer.

The programme also includes a broader development experience beyond the day-to-day work. Interns can expect a speaker series, mentoring support, and a range of networking opportunities. These networking activities may also include events with employee networks. For students who find the experience appealing, the internship can serve as a stepping stone toward the Full-Time Analyst Programme, which may be an option to pursue after the internship ends.

What the internship involves

• Joining an eight-week summer internship that takes place between June and August.
• Experiencing a programme designed to resemble the work and pace of a full-time analyst role as closely as possible.
• Starting with an orientation that provides a detailed introduction to the firm and access to presentations from senior leaders.
• Receiving hands-on training and taking on daily work that supports the team throughout the summer.
• Taking part in speaker sessions, mentoring, and networking activities as part of the wider internship experience.
• Engaging with employee network activities during the programme.
• Considering the Full-Time Analyst Programme as a possible next step after the internship.

Who can apply

• Applicants should be in the penultimate year of study and due to graduate in 2028 from an undergraduate or master’s degree programme.
• Students from any degree discipline are eligible to apply.
• For roles in Continental Europe, candidates must have fluency in the relevant local language.
• For Budapest, English is the only language requirement.
• For Private Markets Investing roles in Zurich, English is also sufficient.

Application rules and process

• Each candidate may apply to only one programme in this recruitment cycle, such as the Summer Internship Programme or the Quantitative Master’s Internship Programme.
• Within that single programme application, candidates may choose up to two functions, such as Investment Research and Analytics & Modeling.
• Both function choices must be submitted through the same programme application.
• If an applicant withdraws their submission, they cannot apply again to this programme later in the same year.
• After submitting an application, candidates will receive an email inviting them to complete a pre-interview assessment.
• The pre-interview assessment must be completed within five days of the email being sent, otherwise the application will be automatically withdrawn.
• Applications are reviewed as they come in, so candidates are encouraged to apply early.
• Location-specific deadlines apply for London, Edinburgh, Paris, Zurich, Milan, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Munich, Copenhagen, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Kuwait, and Riyadh.

Locations and programme scope

The internship is offered across the EMEA region, including Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. Cities listed for the programme include Amsterdam, Belgrade, Brussels, Budapest, Copenhagen, Dubai, Edinburgh, Frankfurt, London, Milan, Paris, Riyadh, Stockholm, and Zurich.

Pay, equal opportunity, and support

BlackRock notes that salary ranges for applicable business areas and locations are available in the EMEA 2027 Internship Salary Ranges document, in line with EU pay transparency requirements. The company says it is committed to fair treatment and equal employment opportunity, and it also identifies itself as an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. BlackRock further states that it will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities during the hiring process. If an accommodation is needed for any part of the employment process, candidates can contact [email protected] with their request and contact details.

How to apply

Submit an application for the relevant programme and choose up to two functions within that programme. After applying, watch for the email that contains the pre-interview assessment and complete it within five days. Because applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, early submission is recommended. Candidates should also pay close attention to the published deadlines for their preferred city or location.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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