2027 - Athletes Programme – Birmingham

Goldman Sachs; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs invites athletes and professionals from non-traditional backgrounds to apply for its 2027 Athletes Programme in Birmingham and London. This 10-week paid placement offers exposure to day-to-day activities, mentorship from senior leaders, and a pathway into the firm.

Applicants should have competed at regional, national or international level for at least 24 months and must be retired from sport for at least 24 months by January 2025.

Skills

Athlete experience

Networking

Job description

2027 Athletes Programme - Birmingham

We are pleased to announce that applications for our EMEA Athletes Programme have now opened. This programme is a pathway for professionals seeking a tailored route into the firm to start their next chapter. New for 2027 we have broadened our talent pipelining for professionals to include athletes alongside career breakers and military leavers. This new initiate is a strategic realignment of our existing Returnship® and Veterans Integration Programme, expanding our reach to professionals from non-traditional backgrounds. Across this 10-week paid placement, professionals will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the firms day-to-day activities. Professionals will be able to utilise our vast resources, connecting with senior leaders and mentorship opportunities throughout. Goldman Sachs is where exceptional people build extraordinary careers. We hire people with diverse skill sets, interests and backgrounds - and we provide them with the hands-on experience to navigate business challenges and opportunities to learn firsthand from the very best.

Job Description

2027 Athletes Programme - Birmingham

We are pleased to announce that applications for our EMEA Athletes Programme have now opened. This programme is a pathway for professionals seeking a tailored route into the firm to start their next chapter. New for 2027 we have broadened our talent pipelining for professionals to include athletes alongside career breakers and military leavers. This new initiate is a strategic realignment of our existing Returnship® and Veterans Integration Programme, expanding our reach to professionals from non-traditional backgrounds. Across this 10-week paid placement, professionals will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the firms day-to-day activities. Professionals will be able to utilise our vast resources, connecting with senior leaders and mentorship opportunities throughout. Goldman Sachs is where exceptional people build extraordinary careers. We hire people with diverse skill sets, interests and backgrounds - and we provide them with the hands-on experience to navigate business challenges and opportunities to learn firsthand from the very best.

Application Requirements

• Athletes who competed in their chosen sport at a regional, national and/or international level for a minimum of 24 months
• Retired from sport for at least 24 months (as of January 11, 2025)

Programme Information

Duration: January 11, 2027 - March 19, 2027 (10 weeks) Locations: London, Birmingham

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