Please note that we will not be offering an Industrial Year Placement Programme in 2025.
If you are an undergraduate completing a degree that includes the option of taking a professional placement year and you have a keen interest in learning what it is like to work within the financial services industry, our Industrial Year Placement Programme is the right choice for you.
This programme is designed to give undergraduate students the opportunity to transfer skills learnt from university, whilst gaining practical experience of the world of work and contributing to projects and initiatives that will have a real impact on our business.
Placements are offered within a specific department in our business and will offer a preview of life on our Graduate Programme once you have completed your studies.

Our Industrial Year Placement Programme
This programme is designed to give undergraduate students the opportunity to transfer skills learnt from university, whilst gaining practical experience of the world of work and contributing to projects and initiatives that will have a real impact on our business.
Placements are offered within a specific department in our business and will offer a preview of life on our Graduate Programme once you have completed your studies.
What we look for
We are looking for self-motivated and self-aware students with excellent interpersonal skills, a ‘can-do’ attitude, the desire to learn and ability to work well with others. In addition to the above, you will have a passion for a future career in our industry.
You will also be in the second year of your undergraduate degree and on track for a 2:2 with a strong academic record prior to commencing university. Please note that some of our departments require your degree to be in a specific field of study owing to the technical nature of the role. Please carefully review the job description for further information.
"The internship helped me apply my theoretical background to practical output, while learning about my strengths and weaknesses. Working in the Technical Connection department has helped me better understand SJP and I have been able to meet various people across the business with diverse perspectives and career positions.
The internship has made me desire a role on the Graduate scheme, setting me up for a challenging yet rewarding career which pushes me out of my comfort zone."
Arthur,Intern