Summer Internship Programme - Corporate & Strategic Functions - Finance - 2025

The Summer Internship Programme is for candidates in their penultimate year of a bachelor’s or master’s degree, graduating in 2026.

This program is designed to provide students with a challenging, meaningful and supportive internship experience that replicates, as closely as possible, the experience of being a full-time BlackRock Analyst. The program begins with an orientation that offers a thorough overview of the firm and the opportunity to hear from a number of senior leaders.

Following orientation, interns receive on-the-job training and are given day-to-day responsibilities to contribute to their teams throughout the summer. Programming also features a speaker series, mentoring and various networking opportunities, including activities with our employee networks.

If you enjoy this program, you should explore our Full-Time Analyst Program, which you can consider applying to after your internship.

Important:

Candidates can apply for only one programme (e.g., Summer Internship Programme or Off-Cycle Internship Programme) and up to two functions within that programme (e.g., Investment Research and Analytics & Modeling). You must apply for both opportunities using the same programme application. If you withdraw your application, you cannot submit another application for this programme this year.

Finance

Our global, world-class Finance organisation works to deliver truth, transparency and trusted, experienced advice to BlackRock and its partners. The Finance department is a key enabler of a business’ growth and serves a fundamental role in making business decisions and improving the organisation’s efficiency. As an internal function at BlackRock, we provide thought leadership across the firm.

Teams you may be considered for:

Controllers

Audits all BlackRock business units, including investment and asset management, risk management, operations, finance, and legal and compliance.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Performs technology audits and testing across application systems and infrastructure components, such as databases, operating systems, data centres and messaging platforms

Finance Controls

Uses BlackRock data to build analytical tools and reports that assist the audit teams in identifying areas of improvement to deliver effective audits.

Finance Platform Strategies

Leads process and technology initiatives to improve finance operations.

Sourcing & Vendor Management

Engages and manages vendors to minimise risk and realise the full value of the investment.

What will you do as an Analyst?

• Participate in recurring check-ins with designated Program Managers and consistent touchpoints with the cohort of Program Analysts
• Gain insight into all parts of Corporate Finance by working closely across multiple areas and opportunities to build well-rounded skills
• Develop interpersonal skills to improve relatability and achieve business goals, acting as a trusted business partner to various internal clients
• Gain a strong understanding of the internal control and risk management framework
• Develop skills to frame, analyse, structure and communicate answers to complex business questions and to collect, optimise, summarise and govern data for business insights
• Take advantage of opportunities to leverage GenAI capabilities to design impactful operational improvements and improve efficiency

What capabilities are we looking for?

• Well-organised, methodical and detail-orientated with an ability to work to tight deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to synthesise information (including large datasets) and summarise key issues using financial systems, models & data visualisation tools
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment and establish effective working relationships with internal partners
• A high degree of integrity and confidentiality
• Initiative and confidence to identify operational improvement opportunities
• Independent and proactive working style
• Collaborative work approach and willingness to get involved in the BlackRock culture and networks
• Interest in: 
  • Kickstarting your career in an internal, corporate function 
  • Developing a deep understanding of the business and its key drivers 
  • Driving strategic & innovative thinking, using data to drive decision-making 
  • Building technical skills, including exposure to programming languages & databases 
  • Learning best practice project management skills 
  • Developing crucial accounting skills 
  • Developing financial modeling and analytical skills

Your learning & development will include:

• Participate in engagement and networking initiatives designed to foster our culture, support team members in all aspects of their well-being and create a positive employee experience
• Receive ongoing education, talent development and shadow opportunities that emphasise the importance of effective leadership and help bridge the gap between designated tasks and wider team objectives
• Experience integrated DEI efforts across our organisation, including how we develop our people, evolve our culture and operate our business

Benefits

• Emotional well-being
• Financial well-being
• Healthcare benefits
• Life management
• Pay for performance
• Physical well-being

Please click here to see all of our rewards and benefits. 

Next steps:

Once you submit your application, you will receive an email to complete a pre-interview assessment. You have up to five days to submit your pre-interview assessment; if you fail to do so, your application will automatically be withdrawn.

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.

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