Structured Finance Internship

About the job

Join our Project Finance UK team in London. You will closely support the team in their daily activities, helping to originate and execute project finance transactions while gaining unique exposure to how a major Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) business operates from the inside.

• Project Analysis Support:
  Assist the team in analyzing project feasibility and risks, helping to identify key issues and brainstorming potential improvements to achieve successful financing.
• Financial Modeling Assistance:
  Support the team in the development and maintenance of Excel models used to evaluate the financial feasibility of various projects.
• Documentation & Due Diligence:
  Help coordinate the necessary due diligence reports (legal, commercial, tax, technical, etc.) and assist in drafting and organizing financing documentation and contracts.
• Presentation & Meeting Preparation:
  Support the preparation of Information Memos and Lender Presentations for lead role opportunities, and help coordinate bank meetings.
• Internal Tools &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Aid in managing internal desk tools (related to rating, profitability, and back‑office tasks) and collaborate with internal departments to help facilitate the origination and signing of projects.

• Education:
  
  Recent Graduate (or currently looking for a placement/gap year) with a Business School/University degree in Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a STEM/Quantitative degree (like Math or Physics) with some exposure to finance.
• Languages:
  
  English is mandatory. Spanish language skills are highly valued.
• Key
  
  Competencies:
  
  Highly structured and organized with strong analytical skills; a well‑balanced team player with an international mindset, a strong client focus, and a goal‑oriented attitude driven by initiative; we value lateral thinkers who like to come up with outside‑the‑box solutions.
• Tech Savvy:
  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; knowledge of Fact Set is highly valued.
• Mindset: A strong desire to learn through active participation, great attention to detail, and a proactive attitude to assist the desk in day‑to‑day tasks.

• Structured Finance Expertise:
  Deep, hands‑on understanding of Project Finance, actively learning how projects are originated, analyzed, and executed.
• Financial Analysis & Modeling
  
  Skills:
  
  Practical exposure to evaluating complex projects and understanding how financial models are built and utilized in real‑world scenarios.
• CIB Business Insight:
  Gain a comprehensive understanding of how a Corporate & Investment Banking office is managed and how different departments collaborate to sign major projects.
• High‑Level Exposure:
  Active learning through direct participation in day‑to‑day desk tasks, due diligence processes, and the preparation of key materials for clients and lenders.

• Availability:
  This is a full‑time, 1‑year position from September
  2026 to September
  2027. This is NOT a summer internship. Only apply if you can commit to this duration.
• Location:
  
  One Canada Square, 44th Floor, Canary Wharf, London.
• Right to Work:
  Applicants must possess UK Citizenship or a valid Right to Work (RTW) in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required during the recruitment process.
• Skills:
  
  Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling.