FT 2026 Recruiting

As someone who went through the FT 2026 process without a return offer and got 2 BB FT offers (was in more processes but withdrew after receiving the offers), unfortunately all the formal processes are over and have been for approx a month or 2. It’s not over tho, I’ve heard of potential hiring after January once banks reassess headcount needs. I would put ego aside and literally apply anywhere and everywhere in every finance related industry. I wouldn’t look into MBAs yet. Keep doing what you’re doing and you’ll land somewhere!

Thank you so much, I’ve just been throwing my apps everywhere. I would say the worst part is not even getting a response back than a rejection. I really hope it all works out

Got a BB graduate offer in London after no return offer from various off-cycles. Actually you can do a master in London/Europe and then recruit again for summer/grad here. Honestly speaking, you are already lucky because many people in continental Europe can only apply for offcycle internships in their local office in the master years. And sometimes you return rate can be 0/5 (simply no headcount). We have a joke of “26 year old German intern” (now it’s more like 28y). So no worries just carry on

I'm in the same boat but was a top MM this summer and didn't get an RO, the reason was total bullshit. I can't get anyone on the phone or to respond to cold emails. I go to a non-target and have had 6 internships (2 PE / 2 IB / 2 corp fin.) and it all feels like my hard work was for nothing. I'm in an interview process with a LMM boutique and it legitimately might be my last shot to land a FT IB job. 

I don't want to work in FP&A or corp fin. but I'm so lost what to do. It's all made me pretty depressed tbh, and I'm giving it my all to land something.