Investment Analyst

GradBay; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

GradBay is offering a 2027 Summer Internship – Investment Analyst, ETFs & Passive Investments in London. You will gain hands-on experience in ETFs, passive investment strategies and market analysis within a global asset management setting.

You'll observe portfolio events, support research, and participate in projects with mentors. The internship runs from end of June to end of August 2027, with two days/week in the office and potential progression to the graduate programme based on performance.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in bachelor’s or master’s degree and due to graduate in 2028 by 1 July.
• Available to work full-time from end of June to end of August 2027.
• Eligible to work in the UK for the full duration of the internship; student visa welcomed.
• Less than 12 months of relevant full-time work experience (excluding internships).
• Strong interest in financial markets and investment management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word; strong numeracy and quantitative analysis.
• Collaborative team player with a willingness to learn; Python skills advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Observe portfolio events and trades to understand ETF construction and management.
• Monitor markets, assess relative value, and support investment recommendations.
• Conduct product and market analysis like fund comparisons and performance reviews.
• Join meetings with portfolio managers and assist with research on portfolio construction and ETFs.
• Prepare commentary on economic developments, investment performance, and portfolio strategies with client-facing teams.
• Support portfolio engineering and capital markets with research, analysis and ad hoc projects.

Skills

Numerical analysis

Team collaboration

Curious mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in progress

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

2027 Summer Internship – Investment Analyst, ETFs & Passive Investments

• Location: London – minimum two days per week in the office
• Dates: End of June to end of August 2027

About the opportunity

Interested in financial markets and how investment portfolios are built? Join a leading global asset management firm for a summer internship within its UK passive investments team.

The team manages investment strategies designed to track market indices across different asset classes, including exchange-traded funds (ETFs). You’ll gain practical insight into how these funds are constructed, managed and monitored, while developing your understanding of equity and bond markets.

The programme combines hands-on projects with speaker sessions, networking opportunities and support from experienced mentors and managers. Subject to performance, successful interns may be offered a place on the firm’s graduate programme the following year.

What you’ll be doing

• Observing portfolio events and trades to understand how ETFs are constructed and managed to meet their investment objectives.
• Monitoring bond, equity and ETF markets, assessing relative value and supporting investment recommendations aligned with portfolio strategies.
• Conducting product and market analysis, including fund comparisons and performance assessments against peers and benchmarks.
• Joining meetings with portfolio managers and supporting research into portfolio construction, benchmark management and ETF implementation.
• Working with client-facing teams to prepare commentary on economic developments, investment performance and portfolio strategies.
• Supporting portfolio engineering and capital markets colleagues with research, analysis and ad hoc projects.

Who we’re looking for

You’ll need to:

• Be currently enrolled on a bachelor’s or master’s degree and on track to graduate in 2028, by 1 July.
• Be available to work full-time from the end of June to the end of August 2027, including at least two days per week in the London office.
• Have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme. Students on a student visa are welcome, provided their visa permits the required full-time hours throughout the internship.
• Have less than 12 months of relevant full-time work experience, excluding internships.
• Demonstrate a strong interest in financial markets and investment management.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Have strong numeracy and quantitative analysis skills.
• Be a collaborative team player with a curious mindset and a willingness to learn.

Python skills are advantageous but not essential.

The firm welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to creating a supportive, inclusive working environment. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process; please flag any support you need when applying.