Regulatory Summer Internship
Financial Conduct AuthorityExpected closing date: Sunday, 31 January 2027
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Key Takeaways
- 10-week paid internship in London, running from June to August 2027.
- Earn £25,700 per year, with 5 days annual leave and other benefits.
- Gain experience in financial regulation, with potential progression to a graduate scheme.
- Must be in your penultimate year of study and on track for a 2:1 degree.
About the Role
About the Internship
This 10-week internship offers a unique opportunity to experience the world of financial regulation first-hand.
- Duration: 10 weeks (Monday 14 June 2027 – Thursday 19 August 2027)
- Location: London
You'll join a team within one of the FCA's regulatory divisions, working alongside experienced colleagues on meaningful projects that help protect consumers, support market integrity, and regulate financial services.
From day one, you'll contribute to real work and gain insight into how regulation operates in practice. Depending on your team, your responsibilities could include:
- Supporting policy development
- Analysing market trends
- Contributing to supervisory activities
- Assessing risks
- Providing insights to inform regulatory decisions
Along the way, you'll develop valuable skills in analysis, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement. You'll gain a deeper understanding of financial services, learn from experts, and see the impact of regulation on consumers, firms, and markets across the UK.
Note: Interns who complete the internship will be offered a place on our graduate scheme in the same location. Please apply for the internship in the location where you would also want to work as a graduate.
Learning & Development
This internship is designed to help you build valuable skills, grow your confidence, and gain insight into a career at the FCA. You'll develop your professional capabilities while making a real contribution from day one.
You'll benefit from:
- A tailored induction programme
- Training and development opportunities
- Networking opportunities with colleagues across the FCA
- Lunch and learn sessions
- Social events with your intern cohort
- Opportunities to hear from senior leaders
What We Look For
We’re looking for people who are:
- Curious, driven, and motivated by the opportunity to learn
- Motivated to develop new skills, build good relationships, and use data and evidence to solve complex challenges
We value diverse perspectives. Whatever your degree discipline, you’ll be supported to learn and grow through practical experience, structured development, and guidance from experienced colleagues.
What We Offer
- £25,700 per year
- 5 days annual leave
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Wellbeing resources and support
- Sports and social clubs
- Subsidised on-site fitness centre (London only)
- Free eye tests
- Subsidised restaurant
- Interest-free season ticket loans
Application Process
- Application Deadline: Sunday 31 January 2027
- Advert End Date: 1 February 2027
We encourage you to apply early, as vacancies may close before the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of applications.
Eligibility:
- You are on track to earn a minimum 2:1 degree from any university.
- Applicants must be in their penultimate year of study at the time of application.
- Candidates must have, or expect to have, the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme.
Visa Sponsorship:
Candidates requiring visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. However, sponsorship for our Early Careers graduate, apprenticeship and summer internship programmes is available only in very limited circumstances and is unlikely to be possible.
Support:
If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the application process or during the programme, support is available through AmberJack FCAearlycareers@ambertrack.co.uk.
For queries, contact earlycareers@fca.org.uk.