Investment Banking, Summer Analyst
London, United Kingdom

About Us
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organisation.

Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

The team:
The Investment Banking division is organized across industry, country, and product coverage teams. Industry teams include Consumer and Retail; Natural Resources; Financial Institutions; Financial Sponsors; Healthcare; Multi-Industries; Real Estate, Gaming and Leisure; and Technology, Media and Telecoms amongst others. Product teams cover Mergers and Acquisitions and Leveraged Finance and country teams cover all regions in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and are partially or fully based in regional offices. Coverage teams work together across the Investment Banking division to provide solutions to our clients on a range of strategic topics covering corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and capital markets advice.

Programme Overview
Our Summer Analyst programme is designed to offer you a broad and exciting experience of what it is like to work as a full time Investment Banking Analyst. During the summer you will have the opportunity to work with all of our industry, country, and product coverage teams.

Location Preference
Please select other city locations that you are willing to consider, in order of your preference. Please note that fluency in the local language of the programme is required.

Training and Development
Your training and development is our top priority with extensive formal training offered at the start of the programme in addition to on the job support, educational speaker events and mentorship throughout.

Responsibilities:
As a Summer Analyst, your key tasks and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Work on projects alongside bankers in specific industry, product and country coverage groups providing you with a unique learning opportunity
Help the team deliver solutions to clients leveraging the full spectrum of the bank's capabilities
Actively contribute to the preparation of client presentations and underlying financial analysis
Build relationships, knowledge and experience that will open doors to a wide range of future career opportunities
Actively participate in executing transactions, including work with clients as well as representatives of other investment banks and other advisors
Through our unique pooling system, you will have the opportunity to work across multiple areas, giving you a broad understanding of the investment banking profession and offer you the chance to explore your best fit for a full-time placement

Eligibility
Candidates are required to be pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree from an accredited college or university. Academic semester and all studies should be complete, with a graduation timeframe between September 2025 – June 2026.
Achieved minimum of 112 UCAS point (or equivalent) and on track for a minimum 2:1 degree classification (or equivalent)
Must be available to join the programme from June until August 2025

What we are looking for

Essential:
Fluency in English is essential for all roles and a second European language may also be required for some roles
You will need to demonstrate drive, innovation, and a genuine interest in the financial markets
Teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills, plus creativity are key qualities, as is the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task and interact with a variety of people
Display analytical and problem-solving skills
Influence decisions and outcomes through effective communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrate integrity and ethics by earning other’s trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions

Desired:
For some roles within Emerging Markets (including sub-Sahara Africa, Russia and China), a knowledge of those regions is required

Our recruitment process
Analyst internship and full-time recruiting takes place on a rolling basis once our applications are open. Assessments often begin before the deadline, so it’s best to submit your application early as this will give you the best chance of being considered for the role.

We care deeply about shaping the world of work to be an equal and inclusive one – and that starts with our recruitment process. We know just how important and valuable it is to have a wide range of skills, backgrounds and experiences shaping our work and ideas. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we’re proud to focus on attracting, retaining and developing diverse talent within Bank of America. Together, we aim to mirror the customers, clients and communities we serve.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, being pregnant or on maternity leave, socio-economic background, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. The Bank selects candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications, and experience.

What if I need workplace adjustments?
We’re committed to ensuring our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. If you need a workplace adjustment to search for a job opening, need help completing your application or video interview, please email juniortalentemea@bofa.com and let us know. We will be more than happy to discuss the support you need, and we will respond to your email within two business days.

We offer a competitive Salary and Benefits package

Application Deadline

October 25 2024