12-month Internship Program: UK Country Head Office - London

We are looking for a current student seeking a year-long placement internship to join our State Street Investor Services team to support business growth initiatives in the UK. The perfect candidate is a confident, self-starter with strong communication skills who thrives managing projects.

Why this role is important to us

You will be joining the Institutional Services function that allows us to deliver a comprehensive, holistic approach to each client relationship — for asset managers and asset owners, insurance companies, and official institutions globally. It means our client-facing functions work together to bring the very best solutions and services the firm has to offer — across all of our locations, products, and capabilities.

Join us if making your mark on the long-lasting client relationships we build is a challenge you are up for.

Our 12-month Intern Program is designed for the high potential students, like you, into our most impactful roles preparing you for future success. From day one you will be exploring collaborative and dynamic environment company culture and you will receive:

• A structured learning and development program, specific job-related trainings, professional

• development and soft skills trainings

• A buddy who can offer you their experience, knowledge and guidance throughout your internship.

• Dedicated networking events for the Interns

• Leadership and business-related sessions with Senior Management

• Possibility to grow your professional network by joining an Employee Committees include: Professional PWN, Families Network, Disability & Inclusion Network, Pride & Friends Network, Environmental Sustainability Network

Program dates: 22June 2026 – 21 June 2027

You must be available to participate in the program in person in UK, starting from day one and for its full duration. You must be available to participate in the program in person, starting from day one and for its full duration and you are required to work from the office 4 days a week.

What you will be responsible for

• Own the execution of UK People Strategy initiatives. Help the facilitation of the UK People Forum, drive employee engagement, analyze UK Employee Survey Results and be a center point of contact for all UK People related matters. Support and strengthen inclusion and diversity across the UK. Drive collaboration between employee networks and corporate citizenship

• Plan and execute UK‑wide internal communications and events, including town halls

• Assist the creation, distribution and presentation of the State Street UK Strategy - working closely with the UK Management Teams, representatives of each UK business and the Corporate Strategy Team 

• Help drive the UK Commercial Office strategy - working closely with sales enablement teams to produce analysis, run initiatives and support the Sales and Relationship Management teams

• Work closely with the UK CEO and Chief of Staff on any ad hoc topics that require attention

• Understand the UK Senior Manager Regime, priorities of the FCA and PRA, UK Company Secretary workload and UK Governance practices to be able to support, where possible, activities in these teams

• Support the wider UK CEO Office team on topics across Legal Entity Strategy, Commercial Strategy, People Strategy, UK Governance Matters and UK Chief of Staff activities

• Understand State Street products and work with the sales, product and marketing teams to drive business growth initiatives

• Review UK financials to identify opportunities to enhance our cost and revenue base

• Drive and consistently promote a One State Street culture 

• Review and enhance internal processes - utilizing new technologies such as AI

• Develop a relationship with every UK senior manager to ensure the UK CEO Office is providing support across the whole UK management base

• Support the UK CEO and other senior managers by drafting and presenting briefings for both internal and external meetings and assisting with the organization of the bi-weekly UK Management team meeting

• Support the employee and real estate working groups to improve office space and employee experience and prepare for the London office move in 2027

Education & Preferred Qualifications                                          

Candidates should be:

• A minimum 2.1 honor’s degree or equivalent (predicted)

• Undergraduate students: Business, Finance, or related field

What we value

• Strong interest in global capital markets and corporate strategy

• Proven ability to work in a dynamic, fluid, fast-paced, high-energy environment

• Strong passion for learning and commitment to career development

• Excellent verbal and written skills

• Outstanding interpersonal skills

• Proficiency on Microsoft Office Suite

About State Street:

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

Our promise to maintain an environment where every employee feels valued and able to meet their full potential infuses our company values. It’s also part of our commitment to inclusion, development and engagement, and corporate social responsibility. You’ll have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you. Join us.

State Street is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability.

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Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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