2027 BNY Summer Internship Program – Trade Execution (London)

BNY Mellon
City of London, England, United KingdomPosted Oct 12, 2026New

About the role

Trading Execution/CIO Practice

BNY’s Trading Execution/CIO Practice plays a key role in supporting the execution, processing and oversight of trading activity across a dynamic global marketplace. The Trading Internship Program offers driven students hands-on exposure to the practice through strategic projects aligned to trade support, transaction processing, operational controls, client servicing and process improvement. In a fast-paced environment, interns will gain insight into trading workflows and the trade lifecycle, support reporting, analysis and issue resolution, and build an understanding of market structure, risk management and the importance of accuracy, controls and cross-functional partnership.

What you will do

  • Monitor trade activity and help review pricing, liquidity, and execution

details in a fast-moving environment.

  • Support reconciliations, reporting, and control processes that help maintain

accuracy and operational integrity.

  • Use data and tools to identify trends, investigate exceptions, and support

performance analysis.

  • Gain exposure to how markets, trading workflows, and risk controls connect

across teams and systems.

Skills you will build

  • Market awareness and trading fundamentals
  • Quantitative and analytical problem solving
  • Data fluency using tools such as Excel, Python, SQL, and AI-enabled workflows
  • Attention to detail in time-sensitive environments
  • Control and risk-awareness mindset

Impact you will have at BNY

  • Help support the smooth execution and monitoring of market activity.
  • Contribute to processes that strengthen accuracy, transparency, and control.
  • Build highly transferable skills in data, markets, and decision-making under

pace.

Why this could be a fit for you

This role fits students who enjoy dynamic environments, hands-on analytics, and technology-enabled work where precision really matters.

Summer Internship Program The BNY Summer Internship Program offers high-potential students a dynamic 10-week experience designed to accelerate development, build professional networks, and provide meaningful exposure to one of the world's leading financial services institutions. Through a skills-driven talent model, interns gain insight into the capabilities, platforms, and functions that power BNY's global franchise while contributing to impactful business initiatives.

From day one, interns are immersed in BNY's collaborative and innovative culture

through

  • Enterprise-wide onboarding and development programming, including an in

person immersive induction experience, executive speaker series, skill development, and networking opportunities.

  • Meaningful project work aligned to key business practices and platforms,

providing hands-on experience, skill development, and real-world business impact.

  • Structured mentorship and career support from managers, senior leaders, peer

mentors, business stakeholders, and dedicated program managers.

  • Exposure across practices, platforms, and teams, building a broad

understanding of BNY's integrated business model.

  • Professional, technical, and financial services training designed to

strengthen business acumen and prepare participants for long-term career success.

  • A premier early-career experience, backed by senior leadership and designed

to develop the next generation of talent for BNY's global workforce.

Program eligibility

  • Enrollment in a 3-year undergraduate degree program with a strong focus on

business-related and/or technology-related majors preferred

  • Graduating in Dec 2027 or June 2028
  • Minimum 2:1 degree classification
  • Does not require sponsorship for employment visa status (now or in the

future) in the country where applying.

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at: BNY Newsroom [https://www.bny.com/corporate/global/en/about-us/newsroom.html] & BNY LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/bnyglobal/posts/?feedView=all]

Here’s a few of our recent awards

  • America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
  • World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
  • “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025

Our Benefits and Rewards

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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