Skills

Communication Leadership Emotional Intelligence Sales Research Training Databases

Job Specifications

Investment Banking Internship

Overview

Stifel Europe is a leading sector-driven and advisory-led, full-service investment bank dedicated to European mid-market companies and their investors. With a team of 500 investment banking professionals across major European financial centres including the UK, France, DACH, and the Nordics, we are committed to guiding companies at every stage of their growth journey.

We advise clients throughout their business lifecycle, providing M&A advisory, private and public growth financing solutions, and institutional sales and execution. Our clients benefit from our unwavering commitment to their long-term success, leveraging deep insights and strong relationships with a global network of investors—from private equity to institutional funds across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Stifel Europe is a wholly owned subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF), a full-service wealth management and investment banking firm established in 1890 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Thanks to our US parent, we provide seamless access to an unparalleled US platform, which has cemented our leadership as the leading mid-market advisor and the largest provider of small and mid-cap equity research. Stifel Financial Corp. was named 2023 US Mid-Market Equity House of the Year by International Financing Review (IFR), recognising outstanding capital markets achievement.

We offer unique opportunities to early career professionals, including Internships and Graduate positions. We are now looking for summer interns located in our London office across various sector and product teams. Summer Internships will commence from June 2026 for a period of 8-10 weeks.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Tasks and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Prepare presentation materials for new business pitches or client projects
Research and present company/industry information including financial data
Conduct financial analysis using Valu8 / FactSet / Pitchbook / Mergermarket / Excel
Write reports and board papers
Work with compliance to ensure adequate client and transaction take on procedures are followed (including drafting of take on papers for internal approval committees)
Maintain internal databases and screening / deal sourcing lists
Monitor selected client and peer group market news
Provide ad hoc support on assigned transactions
Provide support to sector teams, where necessary

Candidate Profile

University Student, or recent Graduate
Very high level of numerical and financial skills
Open to candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of area of study or degree focus
Previous internship experience in investment banking is preferable
Show emotional intelligence and awareness with confidence
Strong MS Office skills
Good presenter
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrable interest in Finance
Penultimate year of university (Desirable)

Benefits

Competitive salary
Full onboarding and training programme to set you up for success

We are committed to fostering, cultivating and maintaining a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Stifel Europe’s values include Collaboration for Success and Diversity of Thought, and we aim to uphold these values by drawing expertise from as wide a range of talent as possible by recruiting, retaining and promoting a diverse mixture of colleagues.

Application Process

Applicants who are selected will be contacted to schedule a video interview. The next stage is a half-day assessment centre.

About the Company

We partner with clients for the long term throughout their lifecycle, providing them access to public and private capital, M&A advisory with flawless execution and differentiated research insights. Clients benefit from our relentless commitment, unparalleled knowledge of these strategically important sectors and strong relationships with investors - from private equity and venture capital to institutional investors across the US, Europe and Asia. Our corporate clients are disruptors focused on solving some of the most urgent... Know more