2027 BNY Internship Program - People Team (Manchester)

BNY; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY invites high-potential undergraduates to its 10-week Summer Internship Program in Manchester, designed to accelerate development, grow professional networks, and provide exposure to a leading financial services institution. Interns contribute to pivotal projects, gain hands-on experience, and receive structured mentorship across People, Engagement, and Impact initiatives.

From day one, participants immerse in onboarding, enterprise-wide programming, and cross-team collaboration, building

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a 3- or 4-year undergraduate degree program (business/tech preferred).
• Graduating in Dec 2027 or Summer 2028.
• On track to achieve a 2.1 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Support People, Engagement and Impact priorities across governance, employee relations, policy, and community impact.
• Analyze onboarding and employee experience to identify improvements using feedback and data.
• Test AI pilots to enhance People and Corporate Affairs operations, e.g., drafting knowledge articles or powering internal bots.
• Build or refine dashboards tracking engagement trends, learning participation, and employee relations themes.
• Contribute to internal talent mobility by matching employees to roles or projects by skills and business needs.
• Assist in pulse surveys and focus groups to synthesize insights for people strategies and governance.
• Create toolkits and digital materials to help employees navigate change and support Corporate Affairs messaging.
• Research future skills and external trends to inform workforce strategy and policy developments.

Skills

People Analytics

Data storytelling

AI Enablement

Communication

Collaboration

Corporate Affairs Acumen

Education

Undergraduate enrolled

Tools

Generative AI

Job description

Job Description

2027 BNY Summer Internship Program – People, Engagement, and Impact

People Practice powers business growth by creating an environment that inspires individuals to join the company, empowers them to develop, and motivates them to stay. We drive commercial results through integrated talent, leadership, and employee-experience solutions. By partnering with the business to attract, develop, and retain top talent, we foster a culture where people and performance thrive together.

What You Will Do

• Support People, Engagement and Impact priorities by contributing to initiatives across people governance, employee relations, public policy, government affairs, regulatory relations, philanthropy, and community impact.
• Employee Experience:Analyze and improve onboarding, internal mobility, and broader employee experiences using employee feedback, digital tools, and people insights.
• Test AI in Action:Support pilots of generative AI tools that enhance People and Corporate Affairs operations, such as drafting knowledge articles, streamlining communications, or powering internal help bots.
• Bring Data to Life:Build or refine dashboards that track key people and Corporate Affairs metrics—such as engagement trends, exit patterns, learning participation, employee relations themes, or community impact measures.
• Drive Internal Talent Mobility:Contribute to initiatives that match employees to open roles or projects based on skills, interests, and business needs, helping strengthen workforce agility and career growth.
• Voice of the Employee:Help run pulse surveys, focus groups, or feedback exercises and synthesize insights to inform people strategies, governance decisions, and employee-related priorities.
• Support Change Initiatives:Create toolkits, communications, and digital materials that help employees navigate change confidently and support broader Corporate Affairs messaging and engagement.
• Research Future Skills and External Trends:Conduct competitor and market research to inform evolving skills frameworks, workforce strategy, and broader Corporate Affairs priorities, including policy and regulatory developments.

Skills You Will Build

• People Analytics & Data Storytelling— using dashboards, surveys, and workforce data to identify trends and turn insights into action across employee experience and Corporate Affairs priorities
• Employee Experience & Talent Strategy— improving onboarding, mobility, learning, and employee journeys while supporting business needs and people governance objectives
• Digital Innovation & AI Enablement— applying digital tools and generative AI to enhance People and Corporate Affairs processes, communications, and stakeholder experiences
• Communication, Change & Collaboration— creating clear materials, supporting change initiatives, and partnering across teams in a global environment
• Corporate Affairs Acumen— building exposure to people governance, employee relations, public policy, government affairs, regulatory relations, philanthropy, and community impact

Impact you will have at BNY

• Supporting our people across the employee experience with a clear talent strategy for the future and simple, improved people processes and tools
• Engaging our stakeholders, including employees, governments, communities and media
• Delivering impact by helping BNY adapt to change and strengthen our culture

Why this could be a fit for you

This could be a great fit for you if you’re interested in using data, technology, and people-focused problem-solving to improve the employee experience and help drive meaningful impact across BNY.

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 or 4‑year undergraduate degree program with a strong focus on business‑related and/or technology‑related majors preferred
• Graduating in Dec 2027or Summer 2028
• On track to achieve a 2.1 or higher
• Does not require sponsorship for employment visa status (now or in the future) in the countrywhere applying.

About Us

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 is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

About The Team

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at: BNY Newsroom & BNY LinkedIn

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.