DEI isn't dead yet... Spring Week & Internship opportunities
from Investment Banks, Financial Regulators and Energy companies
Hey guys, two emails in one week from me (this is my escape from client deliverables) but here’s a spotlight on some upcoming Spring Insight programs out there.
Insight Events & Spring weeks
Barclays 2025 Black Heritage & Women Spring Discovery Programs
Hey Guys, we’ve partnered with Barclays to bring their 2025 Spring discovery programs focused on *Black Heritage and Women*. Their discovery programs, held across April 10th & 11th, is a unique virtual opportunity to learn about the career paths on offer to underrepresented groups at Barclays, and secure their 2026 summer internship
They have programs across technology, Retail Banking and Group Functions (Risk, Finance, Audit, Marketing, Compliance)
In their multiple discovery programs, You’ll have the opportunity to:
Join seminars and workshops, where you’ll learn about financial services, the recruitment process and Barclays as an employer
Attend dedicated networking sessions with senior leaders and graduates aligned to your chosen business area.
Participate in specific breakout sessions where you'll gain insights into what you can expect from the Summer Internship in 2026
Secure a 2026 summer internship at Barclays
Eligibility :
Interested in a career in Technology, Finance, Risk, Audit, Marketing, Operations
Excited to learn about the world of Investment Banking
Black Heritage or a woman
Graduating in 2027
Open to completing internship in 2026 at locations across the UK such as London, Northampton and Knutsford
Spaces are limited across their programs so I encourage you to apply ASAP! You can apply here - https://foperspectives.com/job-board
FCA Black Futures Insight week 14 -16 April
FCA is running an exclusive insight program for Black heritage undergraduates to gain invaluable insights into the world of financial regulation.
During the immersive three-day program, you’ll connect with industry experts, discover internship opportunities and receive tailored guidance on navigating the FCA’s application process. The event also features workshops on financial literacy, data fluency, CV enhancement, and LinkedIn profile optimisation, all designed to equip you with the skills needed to excel professionally and personally. You will also have the opportunity to interview for the 2026 summer internship at the end.
Eligibility Criteria:
Identify as Black Heritage
Currently a 1st or 2nd-year undergraduate in the UK, graduating in 2027
On track to achieve a minimum 2:1 degree classification
Career Networking + Employability Events
Octopus Energy Group is running their Black Talent Programme for the 4th year running, and we are kicking things off with an in-person launch event in their Manchester office.
The programme is a 3-month summer internship dedicated to increasing Black representation in the energy sector. The internship could convert to a full-time role straight after, depending on performance.
If you are a...
Student
Career changer
Recent graduate
Full-time employee
Looking to explore career paths in the sustainability sector, then pull up to their offices to get the drop live and direct from their employees and hiring managers.
See you there Gang? Secure your ticket here
PS: There are very limited free early bird tickets, so act fast now or pay the price later (literally).
More to come
We’ll be spotlighting more spring week, internship and Job opportunities weekly in our trial mid-week newsletters (we’ll continue depending on how much value you guys say it brings!)