Elevate London - Internship

Launch your career in finance with Fitch Group's Elevate Program, a paid internship based in our London office. About the Program: The Fitch Elevate Program is a 9-month paid internship for school leavers (completed A Levels or equivalent) who want to start their career in a global finance business. This is designed for individuals who want to pursue a work-based route, rather than going to university. From day one, you'll work on real projects, learn how global markets work, and build skills that can help you stand out. You'll also get training, coaching, and support from people across Fitch. What We Offer:

• A paid chance to start your career across marketing, client relationships, data, technology, or operations at a global company.
• Real work on projects that matter, with teams connected to global finance, technology, clients, and financial markets.
• Hands-on learning to build your confidence, workplace skills, and professional network.
• Training in financial services, communication, presentations, and career skills.
• Mentorship and coaching from people across Fitch's global business.
• Networking and volunteering opportunities to help you meet new people and get involved.
• Group projects, presentation opportunities, and a completion certificate from Fitch and Fitch Learning. Roles Available: You'll apply to the Fitch Elevate Program, not just one role. After we review your application, we'll match you with a team based on your interests, skills, experience and your preferences. Fitch Group Marketing Intern
• As a Marketing Intern at Fitch Group, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how campaigns, events, and digital content are created and delivered. You'll help support teams working across brand, communications, events, and marketing data. You'll learn how marketing helps a global business connect with clients, candidates, and colleagues. This role is a great fit if you want to build creativity, confidence, communication skills, and real workplace experience. Fitch Ratings Business Relationship Management Intern
• As a Business Relationship Management Intern in Fitch Ratings, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how teams build client relationships and spot business opportunities. You'll help support teams working across financial markets, client research, business development, and commercial strategy. You'll learn how Fitch works with clients and how global finance businesses grow. This role is a great fit if you want to build research, teamwork, communication, and commercial skills. Fitch Group (Data Operations): Data Analyst Intern
• As a Data Analyst Intern, you'll work with fundamental financial data used across Fitch's global business. You will support areas such as Country Risk and Industry Risk. You'll help collect, check, and organise information from annual and other company reports, while building useful skills in data analysis, problem solving, teamwork, and communication. This role is a great fit if you're curious about data, finance, accounting, technology, or how businesses make decisions. Fitch Group – Service Desk Intern
• As a Service Desk Intern at Fitch Group, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how technology support keeps a global business running. You'll help support colleagues with everyday technology issues, including laptops, phones, Microsoft 365, and support tickets. You'll learn how IT teams solve problems, communicate clearly, and keep people connected. This role is a great fit if you enjoy helping others, solving problems, and building practical technology skills. Fitch Group - IT Infrastructure Operations Intern
• As an IT Infrastructure Operations Intern at Fitch Group, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how core technology systems are managed and maintained. You'll help support teams working across servers, networks, alerts, tickets, backups, and routine maintenance. You'll learn how infrastructure teams keep systems reliable, secure, and ready for people across the business. This role is a great fit if you want to build technical confidence, problem-solving skills, and real workplace experience in IT. Fitch Solutions Client Operations Intern
• As a Client Operations Intern at Fitch Solutions, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how clients access the products and services they need. You'll help support teams working across client accounts, access requests, contracts, Sales, and Client Services. You'll learn how business operations support a smooth client experience and keep important processes moving. This role is a great fit if you want to build organisation, attention to detail, communication, and real workplace experience. Key Details:
• Internship Duration: 9 months
• Start date: February 2027
• Eligibility: Ideal for those who have completed school (completed A Levels or equivalent) and are choosing a work-based route instead of university
• Location: London (30 North Colonnade, Canary Wharf E14 5GN)
• All candidates need to be within a commutable distance of our London office as you will be expected to be in the office at least 3 days a week. Who is Eligible: Elevate was created to help talented young people access careers in financial services, regardless of their background. We recognise that not everyone has the same access to networks, opportunities and career pathways. As a social mobility programme, we particularly encourage applications from individuals who have experienced socio-economic barriers. To help ensure the programme reaches those it was created to support, applicants will be asked a small number of questions about their background during the application process. This information is used only for eligibility and programme monitoring purposes and will not be used to assess your skills, potential or suitability for the role. As part of the application process, we'll ask a small number of questions about your background, including factors such as:
• Family employment, education and occupational background
• School type and educational experience
• Free school meal eligibility Why Choose Fitch:
• Global Finance: Build experience at a company connected to financial markets, data, credit ratings, technology, and learning.
• Hybrid Working: Work in a modern office environment, with 3 days a week in the office depending on your role and team.
• Learn and Grow: Get training, mentorship, and career support to help you build skills for the future.
• Supportive Team: Join a team where you can ask questions, share ideas, and build confidence. Webinar Link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e2cc6a5c-4fb0-419b-bc26-150ac4d6b038@fe288520-7f79-4082-b421-e7e4466bac97?source=copyLinkLegacyShareEventDialog Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent, and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch's credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings, you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you or your immediate family have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.