Applications opened a few days ago, creating this thread so we can share news of first rounds etc. If anyone has done this internship before would be happy to hear insights into the programme structure and conversion rates.
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Assuming you have already graduated?
nah but willing to take an interruption of studies for the internship as my uni allows it
Does anyone know how many intakes? And for which specific coverage groups is it?
Thanks for creating this, submitted the SJT on the 9th.
First time applying to the UK, could you please tell me what the assessment topically covers? Like is it technicals or something else?
How long after applying did you get the online assessment?
Immediately after.
same immediately after
share backgrounds so we can have an image of competition
1 AM SA
2 MM IB (1 Generalist, 1 Telecoms) 12 months combined
UK Target
UK target undergrad, MM REPE off-cycle, MF REPE SA, EB IB off-cycle
incoming BB SA in IBD coverage, DCM SA at MM bank, currently an undergrad at target uni in London
Accounting apprenticeship at B4 (2 Years) 1 AM 6 Month internships 1 Infra PE Internship (6 Months still in this now) Currently hold an offer in private credit but looking for M&A. Semi target MSc Finance without an undergrad as went the apprenticeship route.
What's your school, if you don't mind sharing?
2 BB off cycles, 1 LMM PE, European target master
How come you didn't get anything for the summer with 2 BB OCs? Was recruiting this cycle really that terrible?
Apparently – and that also means my 2 IB internships (6-ish months combined) & non–finance-related 1yr FT with non-target bachelors & masters stand no chance with the profiles I see here
I only got 2 SA offers at MM banks but decided to do an off cycle at a BB instead. Summer internships are so random. Did final rounds GS but didn’t even get an interviews at places like Citi/BofA/PWP
US/UK Dual Citizen, US T15 (Semi-target/Target) school, 2 MMPE SA (SF Bay Area, Same shop, high-pedigree)
I have an itch to work in the UK lol (studied abroad at UCL and enjoyed LDN)
Competition is insane
Looks like a bunch of mm scrubs tbh but guess that’s fitting considering roths’ MM mandates
Funny thing is you’re not going to get it as well because of your attitude.
12 month MM PE, 2 x IB (L)MM Internships. UK Target Masters.
Yeah this is fucked level of competition. Makes me so angry at how easy things were before lol.
Lmao what school you at, if you don't mind me asking? How come you didn't secure anything for the summer with that profile?
I did secure something in PE but it's not convertible. I got nowhere with BBs or EBs (no first rounds, good OTs). No idea what happened this cycle. I had more interviews when I had a shitty sales internship.
Was in a few PE off-cycle processes but dropped the ball in final rounds.
Do we know how many intakes? If it’s just 1 we are all cooked
Following
this competition cannot be real lol.....average 1.5 years standard of experience......im cooked with my one BB SA in AM, at a UK Target
Beyond silly now
Received feedback of two strengths and one area for improvement based on the assessment.
How does recruiting work in the UK? How do you know if you got 1st round or is this goodbye?
Could you post a screenshot of what that look likes?
I submitted my test yesterday but did not get any report back
you'll get it on Monday Tuesday
you are good, good luck
First rounds are out btw (at least for me so far)
nicee when did you complete your assessment test
Wednesday early morning BST
Did anyone else get it?
Does it go out together or in batches in the UK?
It's over for us I think lil bro
I also got next round invitation. Any idea how difficult will it be?
When did you finish assessment?
^^ (difficulty)
UK target ug, large MM SA, BB/EB OC (both IBD)
A bit unrelated but Did anyone apply to the MS Offcycle for Emerging Markets? or the JPM Markets Offcycle?
Anyone who did progress onto the next round mind sharing the 2 strengths and 1 weakness that they received for their online assessment? Ofc I get they look at your whole profile but it would be interesting to see
I got learning agility & credibility as my strong points, and time management as my weak point. Have NOT received an invite yet but I did complete the assessment somewhat later.
For those who did get the first-round invite: Do you know where this Teams link is? It's not in the calendar event, and I can't find it on the careers page.
I only received the confirmation email mentioning using the teams but there’s no link
got the inv too but cant find link either, any idea where to find it?
Probably stupid question, I’m study in London for the year, and from the US, is it common to have off cycle internships in the UK, if so are you going to BB/MM/EB or boutique banks?
Also got the first round. Background (German) with LSE masters in finance/PE.
Internships: 1x MM IB, 1x EB IB, 1x PE LC, 1x Working Student & Internship at MBB (all in Germany)
Now taking a shot at LDN.
When did you get your report from the Online Assessment?
lmao why don't you apply for FT?
What kind of questions can we expect in the first round?
My g, I mean this in the best possible way, but do u actually think anyone is gonna give u anything to work on given how competitive this process is? I could tell u that it would be a typical behavioral interview. Just practice from the guides.
Anyone invited to super day?
the process was that easy? lol, how many intakes?
lol what. I did first round late last week and they said 7-10 days (maybe less) til I hear back
Have you got the AC invitation
hey, what commercial awareness questions did you get if you don’t mind sharing?
Anyone got AC?
Nope
Any one got AC? I interviewed last week for the 1st round
ACs will take place end of July, Invites will be sent out during the next two weeks
Anyone else already invited?
Do you think it can make sense to submit an app now?
Or the chance's gone?
Wouldn't hurt u, guessing they interviewing on a rolling basis
Is it for one intake or more?
Any updates?
What are your profiles (be honest not to overhype)?
Offers out
did you receive an offer? mind talking when you had your first-round interview and AC?
Has anyone interviewed (1st round) last week heard back?
I had mines last week but haven’t heard anything yet, was told they’d reply in 2 weeks time for an end of July AC
same! But I saw someone above say offers are out, so I guess there might be 2 or more batches? I know ppl did first round 2 weeks earlier than me
Hey Guys it may be far-fetched but I wanted to throw the question out there just to see if people are in the same boat. I applied on 7th July did the online assessment, on my portal it says application received so I haven't received a notification stating I was unsuccessful/rejected. I did not get any mail regarding assessment centre invites like the discussion being done here.
Should I just assume I am cooked, and they did not bother to let me know if I was rejected ...or what?
honestly bro you might be cooked, there’s been 2 ACs by the looks of this thread and I assume this off cycle starts in Sept/Oct best bet would be to reset and see what else you can apply for but idk maybe they might just spring an interview on u
Yeah bro just got the email, said all positions have now been filled, they said they kept my file for future consideration or something like that. The hunt continues
Of those who were told that the AC will take place two weeks later, have you received anything?
Hi guys, just to let you know.
I started the process in june, did the AC 5th of july. Got a call yesterday letting me know I fortunately passed.
I guess you should be receiving the call soon if passed, good luck to all of you!
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