Pharus
Investment Banking Off-Cycle Internship

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Investment Banking Internship
Pharus is currently considering applications for candidates to join its Investment Banking advisory team in London. The off-cycle internship programme is designed for high-achieving individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in M&A investment banking, working alongside experienced industry professionals.
Please note: this is an off-cycle position starting in November 2026, so only recent graduates or students with flexible course structures can be considered.
Basic Requirements:
- Achieved (or on track to achieve) a minimum 2:1 Bachelor's degree, or international equivalent, from a top university
- Recently graduated or in final year of study
- Right to work in the UK
Preferred Requirements:
- Excellent analytical and numerical skills, with a strong eye for detail
- Ability to problem-solve and think independently
- Self-motivation and a desire to show initiative in a small team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task and work to tight deadlines
- Strong desire to learn and take on responsibility
- Prior experience in investment banking is preferred but not required
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Programme Details:
- Start date: November 2026
- Duration: approximately 10 weeks, running through early 2027
- Location: London, on-site
- Weeks 1–2: onboarding and training
- Weeks 3–10: working directly within the investment banking team, supporting both live deal execution and business development initiatives
Strong-performing candidates will be considered for full-time conversion at the end of the internship.


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How to Apply:
Please complete our short application form (link below). No cover letter is required. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage early submission.
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About Us:
Founded in 2001, Pharus is a boutique, technology-focused investment bank with offices in New York and London. Pharus offers M&A and financing advisory services to fast-growing technology companies globally, with expertise in complex, cross-border transactions. Pharus also operates a venture fund that makes early-stage investments in technology companies at the Seed and Series A stages.
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