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Posted 05 August, 2026

Strategy Analyst Internship

GradBay
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Strategy Analyst Internship Programme

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  • Salary: £50,000 annualised, paid pro rata
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  • Location: London or Nottingham – hybrid working
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  • Duration: Expected to be ten weeks
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  • Start date: To be confirmed
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  • Sponsorship: Available for eligible candidates currently studying in the UK or with unrestricted full-time UK working rights through another visa route
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Eligibility

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You can apply if you are:

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  • In the second year of a Bachelor’s degree
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  • In the third year of an integrated Master’s degree
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  • In the relevant year of a degree containing a year in industry; or
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  • In your final year and already hold, or expect to hold, a place for postgraduate study
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Students currently studying in the UK on a Student visa may apply, provided they can work full-time and unrestricted throughout the internship.

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Spend your summer solving genuine commercial problems

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This isn’t an internship built around shadowing or administration. You’ll join a core Strategy team and take ownership of a genuine business project from the beginning.

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You’ll use data, analytical thinking and commercial judgement to investigate a problem, develop recommendations and present your findings to the business.

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You could be involved in:

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  • Analysing customer and commercial data
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  • Identifying ways to improve products and services
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  • Exploring how to attract and engage new customers
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  • Supporting responsible commercial and risk decisions
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  • Developing customer, marketing or fraud-prevention strategies
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  • Learning how analytical and coding tools are used within financial services
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  • Presenting your final recommendations to colleagues and stakeholders
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You’ll receive structured training and support from a manager, mentor and buddy throughout the programme.

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What we’re looking for

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You don’t need previous finance experience or a particular degree. You should be able to demonstrate:

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  • Strong numerical and analytical thinking
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  • Curiosity and an interest in solving complex problems
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  • The confidence to form and communicate recommendations
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  • Good written and verbal communication
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  • Sound judgement and attention to detail
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  • A collaborative approach and willingness to learn
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Applications are welcomed from everyone. Women and candidates from groups underrepresented within strategy and financial services are particularly encouraged to apply.