People & Change Summer Internship 2026 - London
People & Change Summer Internship 2026 - London
About the programme
Our People & Change summer internship gives you the opportunity to develop your skills and understanding across a range of corporate and operational functions at the FCA. During your 10-week placement, you’ll contribute to key projects supporting our people, systems, and strategy in areas such as change management, HR, corporate governance, and communications.
You’ll begin building core capabilities in judgement, engagement, self-management, and delivery. Your work may include supporting project delivery, people strategy initiatives or supporting our strategy. This internship is designed to provide a strong foundation for a career in financial services.
Before you join, we’ll share details of your specific placement, ensuring you’re matched with teams that will help you build relevant skills and experience. Successful interns will be offered a place on our graduate scheme in the same location, so please apply for the internship in the city where you’d like to start your graduate career.
Learning & development
Our 10-week programme is designed to equip you with the skills and confidence to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Inspired by the FCA’s values of self-sufficiency, resilience, ambition, engagement, and integrity, you’ll be supported in developing personal effectiveness, advancing professional capabilities, and making a meaningful impact.
You’ll benefit from:
- Bespoke induction and training
- Networking opportunities
- Lunch and learn sessions
- Social events with your intern cohort
- Opportunities to hear from senior speakers across the business
What we look for
We seek candidates who are curious, eager to learn, and keen to grow in a professional environment. You should be able to build relationships at all levels and analyse data effectively. No specific experience is required; you’ll learn through working alongside experienced colleagues.
What We Offer
- £24,000 pro rata salary
- Rewarding work environment and hybrid working options
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Wellbeing resources and support
- Charity and volunteering initiatives
- 5 days annual leave
- Sports and social clubs
- Subsidised on-site fitness centre (London only)
- Subsidised restaurant
Application Process
Submit your online application by midnight, Sunday 14 December 2025. Please apply early, as application windows may close if we receive a high volume of candidates
Only one application is accepted across our early careers programmes within any six-month period
You must have obtained or be on track to achieve a minimum 2:1 degree from any university
Applicants for the 2026 summer internship must be in their penultimate year of study
Internship offers are subject to candidates independently obtaining and maintaining permission to work in the UK for the full duration of both the internship and graduate scheme.
We welcome applications from all candidates. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and internship – you can request support from Employability at any stage in the recruitment process.
Your application and any work submitted must be your own. Do not allow another person to complete any part of the assessment or submit responses generated by an AI assistant or similar software
Graduate offers following the internship cannot be deferred
For queries, contact [email protected]
Join us and shape the future of financial services, we look forward to receiving your application!
How to apply
To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.
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