# Investment banking internships: every summer analyst program Aced (formerly Exponent) publishes a public search API over its indexed pages; the guide is at https://www.aced.io/agents/agent-access. Source: https://www.aced.io/jobs/investment-banking/internship Source observed: 2026-11-05T00:02:54.054Z Last checked: 2026-11-05T00:02:54.054+00:00 Indexed: 2026-11-05T20:22:38.754+00:00 --- # Investment banking internships: every summer analyst program An investment banking internship is a summer analyst program of about **10 weeks** on a deal team between junior and senior year. Banks use these programs as a primary path into full-time analyst classes. Pay is generally the full-time base salary prorated for the internship: approximately **$21,000–$25,000 for 10 weeks** at a **$110k–$130k base**. For summer 2028, Evercore’s application closes **November 15, 2026**, Moelis Houston’s closes **December 14, 2026**, and most bulge brackets are expected to open in **December 2026 and January 2027**. **12 of 12 ranked programs match. Last verified October 10, 2026.** [See the full IB List →](https://www.aced.io/jobs/investment-banking) ## Ranked programs ### 1. Goldman Sachs — Tier 1 **Investment Banking Analyst** · **Base salary: $110k–$115k** Goldman’s Investment Banking Division is organized by industry coverage groups, with M&A and the Capital Solutions Group handling capital markets and risk management. Analysts support advisory and financing mandates, beginning with Goldman Sachs University orientation and an apprenticeship-style team model. The summer analyst program lasts **9–10 weeks** and is the main route into full-time analyst offers. - Total compensation estimate: **$165k–$225k** - Locations: NYC, SF, Chicago, LA, Houston - Work setup: in office 5 days a week; only a temporary match-day work-from-home option during the 2026 World Cup - Eligibility: summer analysts are usually in the penultimate year of a college or university degree; New Analysts have degrees conferred between December 2026 and July 2027; up to four business/location combinations per recruiting year; no published GPA minimum - Applications: closed for core US IB summer and new analyst roles as of October 10, 2026; trackers expect the 2028 summer window around January 2027, reviewed on a rolling basis - Most sought-after groups: TMT and FIG, then classic industry groups - Goldman reported more than 360,000 applications for its 2025 intern class and about 0.7% acceptance; as of October 2026, no core US IB analyst requisition was live on higher.gs.com The open 2027 roles described are IB-adjacent: IB Quantitative Strats summer analyst in New York and Dallas, and Banking Analytics & Solutions Group summer analyst in Dallas. 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No finance background is required; new analysts receive practical-finance training before joining mega-cap M&A deal teams. - Locations: NYC, SF, Menlo Park - Work setup: in office; no published days-per-week policy - Eligibility: college juniors for summer internships; graduating seniors, including class of 2027, or marketplace analysts for full-time roles; all schools and disciplines; one office only - Applications: rolling resume intake year-round, with no posted dates; the next summer process was expected to start January–March 2027 - Most sought-after groups: Healthcare and technology out of Menlo Park - Centerview’s careers page says it was voted the #1 bank to work for in Vault’s survey seven years in a row. The page describes a reported $50k signing bonus tied to a three-year commitment in addition to the $130k base. 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Hiring is group by group, so candidates select coverage group and office at application. - Total compensation estimate: **$180k–$250k** - Locations: NYC, Menlo Park, SF, Chicago, Houston, Richmond - Work setup: no published analyst office policy; benefits list flexible work arrangements - Eligibility: summer 2028 candidates graduating December 2028–June 2029; all majors; no stated GPA minimum. Full-time 2027 candidates are undergraduate seniors, preferably with summer finance or IB experience - Applications: summer 2028 open September 9–November 15, 2026; not rolling; two applications maximum. A 2027 full-time Richmond requisition closes December 31, 2026 - Most sought-after groups: Restructuring and M&A (Strategic Advisory) - The page lists 17 US 2028 Summer Analyst requisitions across advisory, real estate, restructuring, capital markets advisory, and private capital advisory, plus a 2027 Richmond full-time analyst program. 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Candidates may interview directly with a group or enter the New York Generalist pool. - Total compensation estimate: **$165k–$225k** - Locations: NYC, Houston, SF, Menlo Park - Work setup: no published IB-specific attendance policy; Wealth Management requires at least 4 office days weekly - Eligibility: bachelor’s candidates graduating December 2027–June 2028; **3.4 minimum GPA**; basic finance knowledge and strong interest in finance - Applications: closed; the US 2027 summer window ran January 1–February 15, 2026 and was rolling - Most sought-after groups: M&A and Menlo Park technology - The 2027 posting stated **$52.89 per hour** rather than an annual salary. London’s 2027 IB Summer Analyst programme was listed with an October 18, 2026 deadline. 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Top performers receive offers of continued employment. - Total compensation estimate: **$165k–$225k** - Locations: NYC, SF, Chicago, LA, Houston, Dallas, Boston - Work setup: in office 5 days a week; request-based remote work on match days during the 2026 World Cup - Eligibility: bachelor’s or master’s candidates graduating December 2027–June 2028; **3.6 minimum cumulative GPA**; fluent English; US work authorization, with limited sponsorship for finance-heavy STEM majors - Applications: closed; the 2027 full-time requisition posted July 15, 2026 and filled rolling; the 2028 summer window was expected around December 2026 - Most sought-after groups: Healthcare and M&A - The only live US IB campus role described was the 2027 Global Investment Banking Summer Associate (MBA) program in New York, posted September 2, 2026 and closing December 19, 2026. [Prep with Aced](https://www.aced.io/courses/investment-banking?src=ib-jobs) · [View open roles](https://www.jpmorganchase.com/careers/explore-opportunities/programs/investment-banking-summer-analyst) · [J.P. Morgan IB page](https://www.aced.io/jobs/investment-banking/jp-morgan) · [J.P. Morgan interview guide](https://www.aced.io/guides/jpmorgan-investment-banking-summer-analyst-interview) ### 6. PJT Partners — Tier 2 **Investment Banking Analyst** · **Base salary: $120k** PJT hires summer and full-time analysts into Strategic Advisory, Restructuring & Special Situations (RSSG), Park Hill, and PJT Camberview. Summer programs are generalist, with early responsibility on live pitches and transactions. The Suited assessment is required and is described as not weighted above other factors. - Locations: NYC, SF, Houston - Work setup: on site; no published days-per-week policy - Eligibility: summer 2027 undergraduates graduating Fall 2027–Spring 2028; full-time 2027 candidates graduating Fall 2026–Spring 2027; PDF resume with GPA and summer 2026 internships; one location; visa sponsorship case by case - Applications: core Strategic Advisory 2027 summer window closed; PJT Camberview 2027 full-time and summer roles were open with no deadline; 2028 summer was expected December 2026–February 2027 - Most sought-after group: Restructuring (RSSG) - PJT says it sizes the intern class to anticipated full-time headcount and fills most of each full-time class from the summer program. 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The New York summer program is generalist and rotational; specialized groups can be selected directly. - Total compensation estimate: **$180k–$195k** - Locations: NYC, SF, Chicago, Houston, Boston, LA - Work setup: in person for the summer program; hybrid for NYC analysts per a Lazard FIG posting - Eligibility: US university bachelor’s candidates graduating December 2027 or May/June 2028; strong academics and quantitative skills; an aggregator copy states no H-1B sponsorship - Applications: closed; 2027 summer roles went live in December 2025 and filled rolling; the next US window was projected for March–April 2027 - Most sought-after groups: Restructuring, Private Equity & Infrastructure, Healthcare - The page cites Lazard’s 2030 plan and its 2026 advisory leadership changes as context for the franchise. 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Moelis requires the Suited assessment from every applicant. - Total compensation estimate: **$180k–$195k** - Locations: NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, LA, SF - Work setup: in office 5 days a week - Eligibility: 2027 summer candidates in four-year undergraduate programs graduating December 2027–July 2028; 2028 candidates graduating December 2028–July 2029; one location; Suited assessment required - Applications: 2028 Houston summer analyst window open until **December 14, 2026**; specialist 2027 roles were also listed in New York and Dallas - Most sought-after groups: Los Angeles office, Restructuring, Healthcare - The generalist 2027 classes were closed and no entry-level full-time requisition was listed. 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Summer analysts join an industry, country, or product coverage team. - Total compensation estimate: **$165k–$185k** - Locations: NYC, SF, Palo Alto, LA, Chicago, Houston, Miami - Work setup: in office for client-facing employees; the firm-wide hybrid cap is 3 days - Eligibility: summer 2027 candidates graduating November 2027–August 2028; **3.5 GPA preferred**; one office and division per year; US/Canada applications capped at three per season - Applications: closed; 2027 summer deadline was March 31, 2026 and full-time deadline was September 7, 2026; the 2028 summer window was expected December 2026–January 2027 - Most sought-after groups: M&A, Financial Sponsors, TMT - The campus pay disclosure lists **$72,000–$110,000** for full-time analyst programs, with IB offers at the top of that band. 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Work includes company and industry research, DCF and comparable-company models, and pitch materials. - Total compensation estimate: **$150k–$190k** - Locations: NYC, SF, LA, Boston - Work setup: in office; Citi’s firm-wide model is at least 3 days in office, and early-career analyst seats are listed as on site - Eligibility: summer 2027 candidates graduating December 2027–June 2028; preferred **3.5 GPA or above**; no major requirement - Applications: closed; US 2027 summer requisitions opened December 17–18, 2025 and closed days later; the 2028 window was expected December 2026–January 2027 - Most sought-after groups: M&A, Industrials, Financial Sponsors - The stated $110,000 annual salary appeared within a posted **$100k–$135k** range. 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Candidates choose Corporate Finance, Financial Restructuring, or valuation advisory by segment and office. - Total compensation estimate: **$175k–$205k** - Locations: NYC, LA, SF, Chicago, Dallas, Houston - Work setup: in office; no published days-per-week figure - Eligibility: summer 2027 penultimate-year undergraduates graduating December 2027–June 2028; full-time class of 2027 candidates with finance, accounting, or quantitative degrees; no published GPA minimum - Applications: closed for US 2027 summer roles; no 2028 US window was posted; London’s 2027 summer analyst role closed October 17, 2026 - Most sought-after group: Restructuring - The page cites Houlihan Lokey’s stated No. 1 global restructuring-advisor ranking and 1,700+ restructuring transactions totaling more than $3.5 trillion. 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Candidates apply to a specific group and city, so the group is fixed at application. - Total compensation estimate: **$185k–$215k** - Locations: NYC, SF, Houston, Charlotte, Chicago - Work setup: in person; no published days-per-week policy - Eligibility: summer 2027 bachelor’s candidates completing junior year and graduating December 2027–June 2028; full-time requirements vary by cycle - Applications: closed for US 2027 summer roles; no US summer 2028 listing was posted as of October 2026; guides expected November 2026–February 2027 - Most sought-after group: Houston energy - One application per recruiting cycle is permitted. [Prep with Aced](https://www.aced.io/courses/investment-banking?src=ib-jobs) · [View open roles](https://jefferies.tal.net/candidate/jobboard/vacancy/2/adv) · [Jefferies IB page](https://www.aced.io/jobs/investment-banking/jefferies) ## Common questions ### How much do investment banking interns make? The full-time analyst base is prorated: about **$21,000** for 10 weeks at a $110,000 base; about **$23,000** at $120,000; and about **$25,000** at $130,000. Morgan Stanley posts **$52.89 per hour**. Summer analysts receive no year-end bonus, though a full-time return offer usually includes a signing bonus. ### How long is an investment banking summer internship? Usually **9–10 weeks**, beginning with up to one or two weeks of training. Evercore, Moelis, Houlihan Lokey, and Jefferies run 10 weeks; J.P. Morgan runs nine weeks with five days of classroom training; PJT begins with orientation and modeling training; Citi’s summer training lasts 1.5 weeks. ### Do investment banking internships lead to full-time offers? They are the main route. Bank of America calls its summer class its primary source of full-time hiring; PJT sizes its intern class to anticipated full-time headcount; Moelis draws much of its full-time class from interns; and J.P. Morgan says top summer performers receive continued-employment offers. Banks do not publish conversion rates. ### When do I apply for a summer 2028 investment banking internship? Applications run from now through early 2027, depending on the bank. Evercore is open until November 15, 2026; Moelis Houston until December 14, 2026; Centerview accepts resumes year-round; and trackers expect J.P. Morgan and Citi around December 2026, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and other Moelis offices around January 2027, PJT from December through February, Jefferies from November through February, and Lazard from March through April. 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