European Public & Private Equity Capital Markets (ECM) & GP Solutions 2027 Summer Analyst Programme

About the role

This 10-week London Summer Analyst Programme covers public and private equity capital markets and GP Solutions. Interns receive technical and soft-skills training, then work on equity transactions for corporates and private equity sponsors, gaining exposure to execution, structuring and strategic advice. At the end, interns could be considered for Rothschild & Co’s Graduate Programme.

Programme scope

• Work across Client Solutions in public and private Equity Capital Markets and GP Solutions.
• Gain exposure to equity transactions for corporates, shareholders and private equity sponsors.
• Work in a transaction-focused environment alongside M&A and Debt Advisory teams.
• The programme starts in June 2027 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Transaction exposure

• Public equity transactions include IPOs, follow-on raises, recapitalisations and sell-downs or monetisations.
• Convertible and equity-linked transactions are included within the public equity offering programme.
• Private equity transactions include minority, preferred, structured, syndicated minority, growth equity and venture capital raises.
• GP Solutions transactions include continuation vehicles, strip sales, NAV financing and fund preferred equity.
• GP or management-company transactions include minority equity sales, staking and debt raises.
• Asset-class exposure spans buyout, venture, infrastructure, growth, real estate and credit.

Training and experience

• Begin with intensive classroom training in accounting, valuation, modelling and soft skills.
• Attend internally led presentations, networking events and learning sessions throughout the summer.
• Join the team after training and take on meaningful responsibility soon after joining the desk.
• Gain exposure to transaction structuring, governance, investors, tactics, execution and implementation.
• At the end of the internship, candidates could be considered for the Graduate Programme.

Requirements

• Be in the second or penultimate year of university when applying.
• Be on track for a minimum 2:1 degree classification or equivalent.
• Demonstrate genuine interest in corporate finance and equity markets, with good commercial awareness.
• Have strong analytical and numerical skills, plus proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills, with diligence and commitment to excellence.
• Be ambitious, driven, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.