Citi is currently accepting applications for its Markets – Sales and Trading Summer Analyst program in London, United Kingdom, slated for 2027. According to official company recruitment portals, the internship targets undergraduate and graduate students seeking hands-on exposure to institutional trading floors and client sales desks.
Citi Markets Sales and Trading Summer Analyst Program in London
Candidates undergo rigorous professional training before rotating or embedding into active trading desks, working alongside senior traders and sales executives to support daily market-making operations and client execution strategies.
Bank of America Global Markets Private Side Rotational Programme
Operating on the private side of the firm, the GMSP team delivers secured funding solutions backed by diverse asset classes to banks, private equity firms, specialist lenders, and asset managers.
The Bank of America program combines formal training at the start of the internship with structured assignments across real estate structured finance and asset-backed securities or residential mortgage-backed securities finance. Responsibilities for summer analysts include assisting with day-to-day transaction monitoring, deal preparation, building client pitch books, and modeling structured credit transactions. Candidates also attend client meetings and analyze underlying credit risk.
Eligibility and Recruitment Timelines
Both banking institutions enforce strict eligibility criteria for applicants seeking entry into their 2027 UK summer cohorts:
- Academic Timeline: Applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at an accredited university with a graduation completion timeframe between September 2027 and July 2028, according to Bank of America guidelines.
- Degree Classifications: Candidates are generally expected to be on track for a minimum 2:1 degree classification or equivalent. While finance and law degrees are beneficial, applications remain open to diverse academic backgrounds demonstrating strong quantitative skills.
- Application Windows: Recruitment takes place on a rolling basis. Assessments frequently begin prior to official application deadlines, prompting both firms to advise early submissions.
Successful performance during either the Citi or Bank of America summer analyst internship can lead to a formal offer for full-time employment starting in July 2028, with select business lines occasionally offering winter or spring start dates.