Summer Internship Programme
ICMA’s Summer Internship Programme offers undergraduate students the opportunity to gain hands on experience in international capital markets. As an intern, you will work on a defined project within one of our teams, supporting research, analysis and the development of papers or presentations, while gaining insight into ICMA’s role in shaping market standards and best practice.
The programme is full time, paid and runs for six weeks over the summer. Interns are based in London and will work closely with experienced professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the internship. Please note that ICMA is unable to sponsor visas for this role.
Applications must be submitted by close of business on Thursday 17 April.
How to apply
To apply, please submit your CV, a short cover letter and responses to the application questions via the link below.
👉 ICMA Summer Internship 2026
Registering your interest in job opportunities and secondments
If you are interested in job opportunities that arise at ICMA, or in being seconded from your firm to ICMA for a period of six to twelve months, please note that roles will be advertised here, along with a link to our online application system, as they become available. We do not accept speculative CVs.
Job applications
When applying for a job opportunity, you will be required to submit:
- a CV, and
- a covering letter that includes:
- a brief introduction outlining your motivation for applying;
- a summary of your relevant experience and skills, tailored to the role;
- why you believe you are a good fit for ICMA and the specific department or function; and
- an e-mail address and phone number on which you can be contacted.
Secondments
When applying for a secondment to ICMA, your covering letter should include:
- a brief introduction explaining your interest in a secondment to ICMA;
- the department or area you are interested in contributing to;
- your preferred location (Zurich, London, Paris, Brussels or Hong Kong);
- the length of secondment you are seeking (between six and twelve months);
- a summary of your relevant experience and how it aligns with ICMA’s work;
- what you hope to gain from the secondment and how you can add value to ICMA;
- confirmation of support from your current employer (if applicable); and
- an e-mail address and phone number on which you can be contacted.
All information you provide to ICMA during the application process will be treated in confidence.
Candidate profile
Candidates applying to the Market Practice and Regulatory Policy Department at ICMA should have a strong understanding of the structure and functioning of the international capital markets, as well as the regulatory frameworks that govern them. The ability to analyse complex market and policy developments is essential.
Fluent spoken and written English is required for all roles, and proficiency in an additional language is considered an asset.
Opportunities in Education
ICMA is keen to engage with professional financial market trainers or industry experts considering a transition into training to support the expansion of our education offering. We are particularly interested in individuals with expertise in our core areas of activity, including sustainable finance, who can contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality training programmes for market participants. Please contact our Education & Training team to enquire.
