London Master's Recruiting - Any Banks That Bar You From SA Apps?

I know a number of the BBs and EBs are fine with 1 yr finance master's students applying to SA openings, but are there any banks that specifically do not allow this?

I'm also curious if there's anything stopping somebody from applying to the grad scheme first and then later also to the SA for the same bank?

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Based on the most helpful WSO content:

  1. Banks and 1-Year Master's Students:

    • Certain banks require you to be a penultimate year student to be considered for a summer internship. If you are a one-year master's student, you are technically in your ultimate year, which might disqualify you from some summer internship applications.
    • To navigate this, you should state your graduation date in a way that aligns with the penultimate year requirement during the application process.
  2. Applying to Both Grad Scheme and SA:

    • There is no specific mention in the knowledge base about restrictions on applying to both the graduate scheme and the summer analyst (SA) positions at the same bank. However, it is generally advisable to check each bank's application guidelines and policies to ensure compliance.

For more detailed advice, you might want to explore specific threads or discussions on WSO related to the banks you are interested in.

Sources: International Student - Chance of getting an IBD internship in London?, MSF Question and Answer, MSF to IB, (London) So you didn’t get any spring weeks, here’s what you need to do:, Got a SA Offer at BB...but I'm a current junior help!!

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