Investment Banking Intern (Institutional Sales)

Investment Banking Internship – Institutional Sales & Capital Markets (On-Site, London)Swiss Finance is offering an on-site Investment Banking Internship in London focused on institutional sales, capital introduction, and investor engagement for private placement of debt, equity and hedge fund LP stakes. This role reflects the institutional sales side of investment banking, involving outreach to investors, allocator research, and early-stage bookbuilding-style workflows.This is designed for students and recent graduates or career changes seeking real investment banking experience (but others are welcome to apply). Swiss Finance operates internationally and supports affiliated brands with active operations in London, New York, Zurich, Stockholm, and other financial hubs.This internship is unpaid, following European practical training norms, with substantial real investment banking experience.About the RoleYou will support the institutional sales function within Swiss Finance. Your work will focus on sourcing and engaging allocators, conducting outreach, and supporting capital introduction and bookbuilding-style activities for our clients and affiliates.Your responsibilities include calling investors, gathering investor information, researching family offices and institutions, supporting early-stage sales structuring, and assisting in investor communication workflows.ResponsibilitiesCall and engage with investors, allocators, and family officesResearch qualified investors across the UK, Switzerland, Europe, US, Hong Kong and globallyAssist in identifying accredited and sophisticated investorsPerform early-stage qualification callsMaintain structured call logs, CRM entries, and pipeline trackersSupport investor meeting preparation and follow-upAssist in preparing sales materials and capital markets contentGather allocator intelligence through phone researchParticipate in institutional sales discussions and internal briefingsSupport the capital raising workflow for affiliate and client fundsWe Are Looking For Candidates WhoAre studying or have already studied sales, marketing, finance, economics, business, or related fieldsAre interested in asset management, capital raising, investment banking, hedge funds, institutional sales, or capital marketsAre confident speaking professionally on the phoneAre proactive, persistent, and comfortable with structured outreachHave strong English communication abilitiesEnjoy the sales, markets, and investor-facing side of investment bankingAre able to work on-site in LondonAre comfortable (and even excited) with an unpaid internship in exchange for our brand and high-value exposure; willing to commit and dedicate several months to learn and prove yourselfWhat You Will GainHands-on investment banking sales and capital markets experienceExperience calling and qualifying institutional investorsExposure to allocator psychology and capital flow dynamicsExperience supporting early-stage bookbuilding-style processesSkill development in investor communication, pitching structure, and capital raisingTraining in CRM and outreach workflowsA strong investment banking internship for future recruitingPotential follow-on opportunities in institutional sales, hedge funds, or investor relations within our global platformInternship DetailsSchedule: Full-timeStart Dates: RollingCommitment: On-site, Monday–FridayCross-Internship OpportunitiesHigh-performing interns may be considered for future roles across the group’s broader operations, including investor relations, institutional sales, allocator strategy, or hedge fund operations in London, New York, Zurich, and Stockholm.