🗓 Investment Banking Recruiting Calendar (UK & Europe) – 2025/26 Guide
- City Investment Training
- Sep 10
- 4 min read
Breaking into investment banking isn’t just about technical skills or networking — it’s also about timing.
Every year, thousands of highly capable students lose their shot because they apply too late. Deadlines in banking are deceptively early and, to make things worse, most firms review applications on a rolling basis. That means by the time you hit “submit” near the deadline, most of the interview slots are already gone.
This blog gives you a clear UK and Europe investment banking recruiting calendar for:
Spring Weeks
Summer Internships
Off-Cycle Internships
Graduate Schemes
We’ll cover opening dates, closing dates, rolling processes, and give you real examples from Goldman Sachs, Lazard, Bank of America, J.P. Morgan, Piper Sandler and others.
At the end, we’ll also share a way to get access to our AI Jobs Tracker — a live tool that consolidates every entry-level IB, PE, VC, and AM role with real-time deadlines.
🔑 The Golden Rule for Investment Banking Recruiting Calendar:
Most banks recruit on a rolling basis.
That means:
Assessments start before deadlines.
Submitting late = competing for fewer seats.
Submitting early = dramatically higher odds.
💡 Pro tip: Treat the “official” deadline as irrelevant. Apply within the first 14 days after a role opens.
📅 1. Spring Weeks Investment Banking Recruiting Calendar (Insight Programmes)
Spring Weeks are designed for first-year students (or some second-years on four-year
courses). They are often the very first step in the IB pipeline.
Timeline (UK/Europe): Investment banking recruitment calendar
Applications open: late August – October (prior year).
Deadlines: October – December, with some stretching into January.
Rolling? Yes. Spots can fill within weeks of opening.
Examples:
Bank of America Spring Insight: runs on a rolling basis — apply as soon as applications go live. BofA careers
Bright Network, City Investment Training AI Jobs Tracker and Trackr (Bristol Tracker) maintain updated Spring Week deadline boards.
📅 2. Summer Internships Investment Banking
Recruiting Calendar (Summer Analyst, penultimate year)
The Summer Internship is the main gateway into front-office banking. Conversion rates are around 50% — meaning your internship is the single best chance to secure a full-time offer.
Timeline: Investment banking recruitment calendar
Applications open: as early as July; most banks open by August–September.
Deadlines: September – November (varies by bank).
Rolling? Very often. Apply in August/September for best results.
Examples:
Goldman Sachs EMEA 2026 Summer Analyst is already open. GS careers
Lazard UK: Applications open 29 Sept 2025, close 24 Oct 2025 — but review is rolling. Lazard Early Careers
Piper Sandler London: Announces October application openings. Piper Sandler London
📅 3. Off-Cycle Internships calendar (3–6–12 months)
Off-cycle internships are common in London and across EMEA. They run outside the summer window and are typically designed for penultimate/final-year students or recent graduates.
Timeline: Investment banking recruitment calendar
Applications open: year-round, with quarterly intakes (Q1–Q4).
Deadlines: Rolling — posted “deadlines” are usually the last date, not the best time to apply.
Examples:
Goldman Sachs EMEA Off-Cycle: Offers 3, 6, and 12-month programmes. GS Off-Cycle
J.P. Morgan: Notes quarter-based intakes in Europe. J.P. Morgan careers
Bank of America: Runs off-cycle internships on a rolling basis.
💡 These can be a great safety net if you miss Spring/Summer deadlines.
📅 4. Investment Banking Graduate Schemes Recruitment Calendar (Final year)
Graduate Schemes are your chance to land a full-time Analyst position directly, usually if you didn’t convert an internship.
Timeline: Investment banking recruitment calendar
Applications open: August – October of your final year.
Deadlines: September – December.
Rolling? Yes — aim for August/September submissions.
Examples:
Lazard publishes fixed windows (e.g., 3 Nov – 28 Nov 2025) but still reviews rolling.
Bright Network aggregates Graduate Scheme deadlines across banks.
📊 Quick Reference Table
Programme | UK/EMEA “Open” window | “Safe” apply-by | Notes |
Spring Week | Late Aug–Oct (prior year) | Sept/Oct | Many rolling; some close by Dec/Jan. |
Summer Internship | Jul–Sep (prior year) | September | Most banks open Aug/Sep; many fill before deadlines. |
Off-Cycle | Year-round (quarterly intakes) | 8–12 weeks before | Rolling; multiple intakes per year. |
Graduate Scheme | Aug–Oct (final year) | September | Aggregators list dates; many fill before deadlines. |
📌 Bank-Specific Examples
Goldman Sachs – EMEA Summer Analyst 2026: open now.
Lazard UK – Early Careers: 29 Sep – 24 Oct 2025, rolling review.
Piper Sandler London – Summer Analyst: opens October.
Bank of America – Spring Insight: rolling, apply early.
J.P. Morgan Off-Cycle: quarterly intakes.
Goldman Sachs Off-Cycle: 3/6/12 month roles.
Aggregators: Bright Network, Trackr and City Investment Training's AI jobs Tracker.
🛠 Action Plan for Students
Calendarize now: Block late Aug–mid Oct as prime application window for Spring & Summer.
Two-week sprint rule: Apply within 14 days of a role opening.
Set alerts: Use trackers (Bright Network, Trackr, Financial Edge) + bank career pages.
Batch materials: Prep CV, CL, and deal pitches by July.
Off-cycle safety net: If you miss Summer, pivot to off-cycle roles.
⚡ Why AI Changes the Game
The challenge with these deadlines isn’t knowing they exist — it’s keeping track across dozens of banks, roles, and geographies. That’s where AI gives you the edge.
Our AI Jobs Tracker:
Consolidates 400+ IB/PE/VC/AM deadlines.
Updates live as banks post new roles.
Helps you auto-tailor CVs and Cover Letters.
Sends reminders so you never miss an opening.
In 2025, the difference between landing interviews and missing them often comes down to whether you’re first in the queue.
🎯 Final Thoughts
Recruiting for banking is a test of timing, consistency, and persistence.
Most students fail not because they lack intelligence, but because they miss windows or give up too early. If you’re disciplined about applications, prepared with strong technicals, and proactive about networking, you’ll be far ahead of the pack.
Remember:
Apply early, not at the deadline.
Track your applications religiously.
Don’t stop until you get your one yes.
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