2026 BNY Summer Internship Program – The People Team (Manchester)

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting‑edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

The BNY Summer Internship Program provides high‑potential students with a well‑rounded, rewarding 10‑week internship experience, as well as an inside look into what it is like to work for a global financial services organization that has been innovating and serving clients since 1784. Interns work on challenging projects, collaborate in teams, and build professional networks while gaining insight into BNY and skills required to be successful in the workforce.

From day one, summer interns are immersed in BNY’s innovative and dynamic company culture as they will receive:

• Enterprise‑led intern orientation program combined with ongoing executive speaker series and virtual training curriculum designed specifically for summer interns
• Meaningful and challenging work assignments that deliver learning and skill development through practical work, mentorship, and training
• Career development and networking support from a host of corporate leaders including internship managers, senior and peer mentors, business stakeholders and a dedicated program manager
• Exposure to different areas of business throughout the organization
• Comprehensive professional etiquette and financial services fundamentals training, along with technical and business acumen development
• Understanding of BNY’s commitment to diversity and inclusion
• A collaborative and supportive community with full commitment of top‑level management to deliver a premier internship/talent pipeline program within the financial services industry

The People Team function is focused on improving how we work by making smart investments in our people, continuous improvements in our processes, technology‑driven innovation in our platforms, and providing top‑of‑the‑line experiences for our people. Our function is made of multiple teams across the world who work as One People Team to acquire, develop, reward and retain top talent while delivering a more consistent, high‑quality experience to our stakeholders.

Together, we support a wide range of strategic work and deliver a consistent, high‑quality experience to our stakeholders. People Team Summer Interns will have the opportunity to work in one of the following areas, based on their interests and business need: Talent Acquisition, Operations, Learning and Leadership Development, Employee Relations, Thrive Together, Compensation or Benefits & Wellbeing.

As a People Team Summer Intern, you’ll contribute to impactful projects across the People Function, analytics, and technology, with opportunities to explore employee experience, workforce analytics, change management, and AI in a dynamic, global environment.

Examples of Work You May Do:

• Employee Experience: Analyze and improve onboarding or internal mobility experiences using employee feedback and digital tools.
• Test AI in Action: Support pilots of generative AI tools that enhance People operations, such as drafting knowledge articles or powering internal help bots.
• Bring Data to Life: Build or refine dashboards that track key people metrics—like engagement trends, exit patterns, or learning participation.
• Drive Internal Talent Mobility: Contribute to initiatives that match employees to open roles or projects based on skills, interests, and business needs.
• Voice of the Employee: Help run pulse surveys or focus groups and synthesize insights to inform people strategies.
• Support Change Initiatives: Create toolkits, communications, or digital materials that help employees navigate change confidently.
• Research Future Skills: Conduct competitor and market research to inform our evolving skills framework and workforce strategy.

Program Eligibility:

• Enrollment in a 3‑year undergraduate degree program with a strong focus on business‑related and/or technology‑related majors preferred
• Graduating in Dec 2026 or July 2027
• Minimum 2.2 degree classification
• Does not require sponsorship for employment visa status (now or in the future) in the country where applying.

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay‑for‑performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.