2026 BNY Summer Internship Program
Audit, Early Talent and University Programs
Posted on 9/16/2025

The Bank of New York Mellon
No salary listed
Manchester, UK
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2026 BNY Summer Internship Program - Audit (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.
Recognized as a top destination for innovators and champions of inclusion, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Summer Intern to join our Audit team. These roles are located in Manchester.
Summer Internship Program
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 an 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 businessthroughout 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
Audit
Internal Audit plays a key role in helping the organization succeed! Through a combination of risk assurance and consulting, auditors provide insights on how well systems and processes are designed. Interns in Internal Audit will be provided targeted on-the-job training designed to build knowledge, expertise, and soft skills. This role will get to collaborate with experienced audit professionals from one of our highly skilled audit groups to learn how auditors can make an impact through risk mitigation techniques.
Projects interns have been placed on previously are:
Process mapping and flowcharting
Process gap identification through process analysis
Testing bank controls for effectiveness
Discovering and translating data anomalies into insights
To run and operate each business above, our organization is reliant on a wide range of teams inclusive of: Business Development, Relationship Management, Client Service Delivery, Corporate partners (People Team, Operations, Finance, Technology), etc. It is an optimal time to be a part of the Asset Servicing team as we are market leaders with strong global partnerships across the industry. We lead with innovation and trust and are committed to collaborating with our clients to transform the financial services industry for the future.
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 through to July 2027
Minimum 2:2 degree classification
Does not require sponsorship for employment visa status (now or in the future) in the countrywhere applying.
At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at:
Here’s a few of our recent awards:
America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
“Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025
Our Benefits and Rewards:
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.

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