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.
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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.
Teams you may be considered for:
It is possible that you may be evaluated for opportunities with teams other than those listed below.
Client Experience - Core client operations teams driving reporting, billing and onboarding due diligence across the globe.
Client Experience Delivery - Client-facing teams orchestrating all aspects of service delivery, and client onboarding teams bringing new business onto our platform.
Client Experience Transformation - Accelerating client service via research and competitive insights, analytics, marketing, business and change management.
This function is known for:
Being the ‘face of BlackRock’ for the firm’s clients for service and operational engagement
Partnering with internal and external stakeholders to optimise the processes, service model and technology required to deliver a simplified, high-quality and client-centred service experience
We bring breadth, depth and diversity of skills, expertise and talent as a global team serving clients across industries and guiding them through their investment journeys
What capabilities are we looking for?
Excellent attention-to-detail, analytical, critical thinking, organisational and problem-solving skills
Strong business communication skills (written, oral, etc.)
Curiosity and an interest in understanding the “why” behind operational processes
Willingness to raise issues and see them through to resolution
Strong relationship management skills and an ability to effectively collaborate with various partners
Deadline management and the ability to be self-directed and prioritise one's work
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to in-house applications (e.g., Aladdin) and evolving technology
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, Outlook, Word
Basic or intermediate coding and programming skills (for select roles)
Your learning and development will include:
Experience working in a global team serving a diverse range of clients
Developing relationship, stakeholder and project management/change management skills
Learning to deconstruct processes, as well as identifying and implementing improvement opportunities
Firsthand experience and view into the strategic and operational work required to service an increasingly complex and growing client base
Networking opportunities with colleagues within and outside of your function and office
Access to a wide range of resources to learn about the asset management industry and BlackRock, as well as to improve your professional skills (e.g., business writing, presenting, SQL and Python trainings) more broadly
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:
Edinburgh, London – 30 September 2026
Amsterdam – 30 October 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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