Our Summer Internship Programme is an eight-week internship taking place June through August.

This programme is designed to provide students with a challenging, meaningful and supportive internship experience that replicates, as closely as possible, the experience of being a full-time BlackRock Analyst. The programme begins with an orientation that offers a thorough overview of the firm and the opportunity to hear from a number of senior leaders. 

Following orientation, interns receive on-the-job training and are given day-to-day responsibilities to contribute to their teams throughout the summer. Programming also features a speaker series, mentoring and various networking opportunities, including activities with our employee networks. 

If you enjoy this programme, you should explore our Full-Time Analyst Programme, which you can consider applying to after your internship.

About the team

Corporate Strategy & Development focuses on the firm’s most consequential strategic questions - partnering with senior leadership to define long-term priorities, evaluate major growth opportunities, and lead corporate development activity, including acquisitions, partnerships, and other strategic transactions.

Financial Planning & Analysis provides the financial architecture that underpins these decisions: leading the firm’s budgeting and forecasting processes, developing and analysing key performance metrics, and assessing the cost and revenue dynamics that drive long-term value creation.

What will you do as an Analyst?

• Conduct industry and competitive research to evaluate market trends, client dynamics and emerging business models across asset management and adjacent sectors.
• Support the execution of key strategic initiatives and projects that advance the firm’s long-term strategy.
• Analyse large and complex datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that inform management decisions, partnering with senior stakeholders to provide context and tell the story behind the numbers.
• Evaluate business opportunities globally, including acquisitions, partnerships and joint ventures.
• Work across teams to provide periodic updates on business/regional performance and strategy (e.g., budgeting, forecasting, performance tracking, variance analysis).
• Build and maintain financial models to support business cases, scenario analysis and strategic initiatives.
• Partner collaboratively with colleagues across F&S and the broader organisation to drive alignment and execution.
• Contribute to cross‑functional and ad hoc initiatives aligned with firm‑wide priorities and long‑term strategy.
• Enhance and automate research and project workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy and scalability.

What capabilities are we looking for?

• Analytics & Modeling: Breaks down complex problems and develops structured, well‑documented analyses. Builds logical, traceable financial models with strong attention to detail. Uses data, modeling, and analytical tools to test hypotheses and generate insight. Demonstrates curiosity and aptitude for developing deeper modeling, data and analytical skills.
• Operational Effectiveness & Process Management: Manages multiple deliverables under tight deadlines with strong organisation and prioritisation; with ability to manage process with simple tracking. Takes ownership of work, maintains high quality standards and seeks continuous improvement.
• Problem Solving: Manages multiple priorities with precision in a fast-paced, global environment. Clarifies ambiguous questions and contributes to solution design. Connects financial outcomes to underlying business drivers and strategic goals. Translates analysis into practical implications for decisions and execution.
• Impactful Communications: Communicates clearly and concisely in both written and verbal formats. Synthesises complex analysis into clear takeaways for senior stakeholders. Partners effectively with diverse stakeholders and contributes positively to team culture.
• Asset Management and Market Acumen: Understands the fundamentals of asset management, including clients, products and asset classes. Builds familiarity with key financial metrics such as AUM, revenue, fees and margins. Demonstrates interest in financial markets and the broader asset management industry.
• AI-Enabled Analysis & Technology Leverage: Uses AI tools (e.g., Copilot and related platforms) to accelerate research, analysis, drafting, and synthesis. Builds effective prompts and workflows to generate first-pass analyses or materials that can be refined and validated. Integrates traditional analytical tools (Excel, visualisation platforms, internal data systems) with AI-enabled workflows. Identifies opportunities to apply emerging AI capabilities and automation to improve analytical productivity and decision support.

Your learning & development will include:

• Engagement and networking initiatives designed to foster our culture, support team members in all aspects of their well-being and create a positive employee experience.
• Ongoing education and talent development opportunities that emphasise the importance of effective leadership and help bridge the gap between designated tasks and broader team objectives.
• Continuous efforts to cultivate a culture of belonging and inclusion so all our employees can thrive, deliver their best work and achieve greater business outcomes.

Who can apply:

Candidates should be in their penultimate year of studies and graduating from an undergraduate or a master’s  degree programme in 2028. We welcome applications from candidates studying any STEM degree subject.

Please note local language fluency is required to work at our Continental Europe locations. However, only English is required for Budapest or for a position within Private Markets Investing in Zurich

Important:

Candidates can apply for only one programme (e.g., Summer Internship Programme or Quantitative Master’s Internship Programme) and up to two functions within that programme (e.g., Investment Research and Analytics & Modeling). You must apply for both opportunities using the same programme application. 

If you withdraw your application, you cannot submit another application this program this year. 

Next steps:

Once you submit your application, you will receive an email to complete a pre-interview assessment. You have up to five days to submit your pre-interview assessment; if you fail to do so, your application will be automatically withdrawn.

Application Deadlines: 

• London and Edinburgh - 30 September 2026

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage you to apply early.

We look forward to reviewing your application! 

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