UK Pioneer Work Experience Programme in Birmingham - Summer 2026

Job Description:

Application close date: 15 July 2026 - please note we recruit on a rolling basis, so early application is advised.
Eligibility: This programme is aimed at students in years 11-13
Duration: This is a 5-day programme
Start date: August 2026
Location: Birmingham, with 1 day of the programme in London, United Kingdom
Overview:
Rothschild & Co's Pioneer Work Experience Programme is aimed at year 11-13 students who are considering a career in financial advisory.
This programme, centred on our Global Advisory division in Birmingham, will serve as an introduction to our M&A, Debt and Restructuring and Global Markets Solutions businesses, giving you a valuable insight into life as a banker at Rothschild & Co.
During the programme, you will have the opportunity to network with bankers from our Global Advisory division based in Birmingham and also spend a day at Rothschild & Co's head office in London.
We hope that by the end of the programme many of you will be inspired by a career in financial advisory, and as such we will be offering a stay in touch programme for those that are interested in a career with us.
Qualifications and competencies required:
* A minimum of 60 points from the candidate's top eight GCSEs (or - if the candidate is in year 11 - predicted grades at that level)
* Candidates should be motivated to learn, have an interest in financial advisory and be a good team player