12-month Internship Program: UK Country Head Office
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[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is looking for a current student seeking a year-long placement internship to join their Investor Services team in London. The program offers structured learning, networking events, and leadership sessions, with responsibilities including supporting UK People Strategy initiatives, driving employee engagement, and assisting with internal communications and events.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a current student seeking a year-long placement internship to join our [Employer hidden] Investor Services team to support business growth initiatives in the UK. The perfect candidate is a confident, self-starter with strong communication skills who thrives managing projects.
Why this role is important to us
You will be joining the Institutional Services function that allows us to deliver a comprehensive, holistic approach to each client relationship — for asset managers and asset owners, insurance companies, and official institutions globally. It means our client-facing functions work together to bring the very best solutions and services the firm has to offer — across all of our locations, products, and capabilities.
Join us if making your mark on the long-lasting client relationships we build is a challenge you are up for.
Our 12-month Intern Program is designed for the high potential students, like you, into our most impactful roles preparing you for future success. From day one you will be exploring collaborative and dynamic environment company culture and you will receive:
- A structured learning and development program, specific job-related trainings, professional development and soft skills trainings
- A buddy who can offer you their experience, knowledge and guidance throughout your internship.
- Dedicated networking events for the Interns
- Leadership and business-related sessions with Senior Management
- Possibility to grow your professional network by joining an Employee Committees include: Professional PWN, Families Network, Disability & Inclusion Network, Pride & Friends Network, Environmental Sustainability Network
Program dates: 22June 2026 – 21 June 2027
You must be available to participate in the program in person in UK, starting from day one and for its full duration. You must be available to participate in the program in person, starting from day one and for its full duration and you are required to work from the office 4 days a week.
What you will be responsible for
Own the execution of UK People Strategy initiatives. Help the facilitation of the UK People Forum, drive employee engagement, analyze UK Employee Survey Results and be a center point of contact for all UK People related matters. Support and strengthen inclusion and diversity across the UK. Drive collaboration between employee networks and corporate citizenship
Plan and execute UK‑wide internal communications and events, including town halls
Assist the creation, distribution and presentation of the [Employer hidden] UK Strategy - working closely with the UK Management Teams, representatives of each UK business and the Corporate Strategy Team
Help drive the UK Commercial Office strategy - working closely with sales enablement teams to produce analysis, run initiatives and support the Sales and Relationship Management teams
Work closely with the UK CEO and Chief of Staff on any ad hoc topics that require attention
Understand the UK Senior Manager Regime, priorities of the FCA and PRA, UK Company Secretary workload and UK Governance practices to be able to support, where possible, activities in these teams
Support the wider UK CEO Office team on topics across Legal Entity Strategy, Commercial Strategy, People Strategy, UK Governance Matters and UK Chief of Staff activities
Understand [Employer hidden] products and work with the sales, product and marketing teams to drive business growth initiatives
Review UK financials to identify opportunities to enhance our cost and revenue base
Drive and consistently promote a One [Employer hidden] culture
Review and enhance internal processes - utilizing new technologies such as AI
Develop a relationship with every UK senior manager to ensure the UK CEO Office is providing support across the whole UK management base
Support the UK CEO and other senior managers by drafting and presenting briefings for both internal and external meetings and assisting with the organization of the bi-weekly UK Management team meeting
Support the employee and real estate working groups to improve office space and employee experience and prepare for the London office move in 2027
Education & Preferred Qualifications
Candidates should be:
- A minimum 2.1 honor’s degree or equivalent (predicted)
- Undergraduate students: Business, Finance, or related field
What we value
- Strong interest in global capital markets and corporate strategy
- Proven ability to work in a dynamic, fluid, fast-paced, high-energy environment
- Strong passion for learning and commitment to career development
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- Proficiency on Microsoft Office Suite