Wanting to kickstart a successful career in investment banking? We know it’s perhaps a bit early for you to be thinking about applications now when you probably just want to enjoy your summer, but we wanted to put Berenberg on your radar!
We are a leading European bank, with over 430 years of experience and deep rooted history, but we are still shaping and heavily investing in our future. Our progress and evolution are driven by our people. We encourage them to try new approaches, voice their opinions and achieve success in their own way.We provide opportunities for them to develop their talents, explore different career paths and achieve their full potential. Most importantly, we reward collaborative working and mutual support, so we all work together across teams, departments and geographies to deliver for our clients. We’re an ambitious, forward-looking business, backed by centuries of tradition and built on innovation.
You’ll find a culture that encourages people to think independently, act entrepreneurially and challenge the status quo. A talented group of individuals who are used to taking responsibility and pulling together to get things done.
Our Early Careers programmes have always been super important to us and each year we look to recruit exceptional talent onto our different programmes. We have built what we believe are some fantastic programmes allowing different entry points into the bank so you can get your foot on the first step of that career ladder.
Investment Bank Graduate Programme – October 2025 start
- Experience a 6-week induction and training that’s centred around social events, team-based activities and networking opportunities.
- Participate in a rotational graduate programme across Equities and Investment Banking, with flexibility at its core, allowing you to build a well-rounded skillset
- Benefit from rapid career progression within a thriving company and benefit from global opportunities
Most of our places are filled from our Summer Internship programmes, but each year we are always looking to find a few more exceptional talents, so if you’re looking for something like this to start your career, please register your interest here and you’ll be the first to hear when we open our limited number of places.
Summer Internship Programmes
We hire approximately 20 interns each summer into our Investment Bank. During week 1, all the interns have an intensive induction getting their skills up to speed before they head into their respective teams for the rest of the programme. The programme are:
European Equities Programme
- You will be placed within either an Equity Research or Equity Sales team, where you will gain insightful business exposure and receive invaluable and comprehensive training, giving you the chance to gain insights into European Equities. You will be supporting senior colleagues in analysing client research or sales needs.
- Prepare your own company research, example client notes and hone your presentation skills.
UK Investment Banking Programme
- You will be actively involved in originating, structuring and carrying out Equity Capital Markets transactions, as well as analysing and screening companies and industry sectors to prepare for origination initiatives and client pitches.
- Gain experience with company valuation, due diligence and marketing documents
Register your interest here to stay updated over the next few months on upcoming networking events and workshops, as well as getting a head start when we kick off hiring!
