Loans Agency

FirstBank UK Summer Internship Programme - Loans Agency

FirstBank UK is a specialist international bank - the oldest African bank in the UK - where heritage meets innovation. We provide world class international banking and trading services, facilitating trade between Africa and Europe from our offices in London and Lagos. We’re proud to serve communities with trusted financial solutions, rooted in integrity, excellence and a deep commitment to global prosperity.

The FirstBank UK Summer Internship Programme

The Summer Internship Programme offers the chance to gain unparalleled insight into the inner workings of an international bank. You’ll work closely with everyone from your fellow interns to C-Suite executives, developing your skills quickly through structured training opportunities and meaningful, hands-on experience.

This fast-paced, 10-week internship is in our London offices and gives you real ownership of your work, enabling you to make a real impact from day one. By the end of the programme, you will have developed strong skills in your chosen role, and essential professional skills, including commercial awareness, personal accountability, and workplace confidence - skills that are essential for a future career at FirstBank UK and in the financial services sector.

Successful interns may be able to return as full-time team members of our team upon completion of their studies, subject to performance and business need.

The Loans Agency Internship

The Loans Agency team is responsible for booking and administering all transactions within the bank’s lending portfolio. This includes ensuring that all activities are conducted in accordance with FirstBank’s Loans and Agency, Flexcube, and SWIFT procedures, while maintaining full compliance with contractual obligations, the FirstBank Governance Manual, and all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Input and maintain loan details in the Flexcube system, including new loans, rate fixings, and repayment information
• Enter and process payment instructions in the Aquila Payments system
• Support document digitisation by scanning historic loan files and storing them in the electronic filing system when not engaged in loan processing

What we look for:

• Currently pursuing a relevant Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

Application requirements

• This programme is for undergraduate students who are in their penultimate year, with an expected graduation in Summer 2027.
• You must be available for the full duration of the programme: Monday 22nd June until Friday 28th August 2026.