2027 BNY Summer Internship Program – Office of the COO (Manchester)
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Salary
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£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3549 (60% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 4159 (Other administrative occupations not elsewhere classified., If the work were primarily routine administrative support rather than business associate duties.), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON what the duties actually are.
About the role
2027 BNY Summer Internship Program – Office of the COO
The Chief Operating Office brings together professionals focused on operational excellence, business management, governance, execution discipline, AI and innovation, and enterprise enablement. The practice helps ensure that teams across BNY are equipped to deliver consistent, efficient, and well-governed outcomes while supporting the broader goals of the Platform Operating Model. It serves as a professional home for colleagues whose work strengthens how the organization operates, executes priorities, manages risk, adopts innovative solutions, and drives continuous improvement. By connecting practitioners across teams, the Practice promotes consistency, capability building, and the sharing of best practices.
As an intern to the Office of the COO, you will gain exposure to how a global financial services organization operates at scale. This role is designed for students who are curious about business management, operational strategy, governance, technology, and the execution disciple required to move enterprise priories forward.
What you will do
Support day-to-day activities and strategic initiatives within the Chief Operating Office (COO)
Conduct research and analysis on operational processes, performance metrics, and business priorities
Help track action items, risks, milestones, and deliverables across ongoing projects
Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency
Assist with documentation of business procedures, workflows, and governance materials
Support AI initiatives by researching use cases, documenting opportunities, and helping teams understand where adoption could improve processes or decision-making.
Skills you will build
Process improvement: Process improvement: understanding workflows, evaluating pain points, and identifying AI-driven or automation-enabled solutions that can improve efficiency.
Governance and controls awareness: learning how organizations manage oversight, accountability, and risk
Project and program coordination: tracking actions, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables
Reporting and metrics: helping compile dashboards, updates, and performance insights
Execution discipline: supporting the follow-through needed to move initiatives from planning to completion
Impact you will have at BNY
Improve team efficiency by helping organize processes, track deliverables, and identify opportunities to leverage automation
Support decision-making by gathering information, preparing updates, and helping turn data into clear insights
Strengthen coordination across stakeholders by helping manage communications, action items, and project touchpoints
Contribute to operational excellence by identifying gaps, suggesting improvements, and exploring AI-powered solutions
Enable execution by supporting projects, timelines, governance activities, and reporting
Bring a fresh perspective by asking questions, challenging assumptions constructively, and offering new ideas.
Why this could be a fit for you
This could be a fit for you if you’re interested in how organizations operate behind the scenes and enjoy bringing structure, coordination, and problem-solving to complex work. It’s an opportunity to build broad business exposure, strengthen your professional skills, and contribute to work that helps teams execute more effectively across the organization.
Summer Internship Program
The BNY Summer Internship Program offers high-potential students a dynamic 10-week experience designed to accelerate development, build professional networks, and provide meaningful exposure to one of the world's leading financial services institutions. Through a skills-driven talent model, interns gain insight into the capabilities, platforms, and functions that power BNY's global franchise while contributing to impactful business initiatives.
From day one, interns are immersed in BNY's collaborative and innovative culture through:
Enterprise-wide onboarding and development programming, including an in person immersive induction experience, executive speaker series, skill development, and networking opportunities.
Meaningful project work aligned to key business practices and platforms, providing hands-on experience, skill development, and real-world business impact.
Structured mentorship and career support from managers, senior leaders, peer mentors, business stakeholders, and dedicated program managers.
Exposure across practices, platforms, and teams, building a broad understanding of BNY's integrated business model.
Professional, technical, and financial services training designed to strengthen business acumen and prepare participants for long-term career success.
A premier early-career experience, backed by senior leadership and designed to develop the next generation of talent for BNY's global workforce.
Program eligibility:
Enrollment in a 3 or 4-year undergraduate degree program with a strong focus on business-related and/or technology-related majors preferred
Graduating in Dec 2027 or Summer 2028
On track to achieve a 2:1 or higher
Does not require sponsorship for employment visa status (now or in the future) in the country where applying.
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Where this offer sits in the market
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Not necessarily. THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3549 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.