Young Influencers Programme 2027 (4 Weeks Work Experience for Year 13 Students)
Why This Role Stands Out
Kickstart your professional journey with this paid four-week programme at Societe Generale, where you will gain invaluable hands-on experience and develop essential skills across a global banking powerhouse. This is an ideal opportunity for curious, ambitious students eager to make a real impact on live projects and build a strong foundation for a future career in finance. Apply today to secure your place in this inspiring environment and begin shaping your professional path.
Quick Overview
Job Description
Be yourself, join our team
Societe Generale has 31 million customers. 145,000 employees. 67 countries. But our success is built on the power of one: you. Whoever you are, wherever you come from and wherever you are going, we’ll give you the support, opportunities and inspiration to create the career you’ve always wanted – and build a life that’s uniquely yours.
Societe Generale is offering a paid 4-week work experience this summer to school leavers. This programme aims to equip the next generation of diverse talent with the skills needed to build a successful career and make a positive impact on society.
You will be placed with one of our teams, working on real projects and contributing to department objectives. A variety of teams are available including HR, Communications, IT, Compliance, Legal, Risk, Audit, Finance, Investment Banking, Sales & Trading, and Research. To learn more about our teams please refer to our Impact Brochure - Societe Generale United Kingdom
Responsibilities:
During the programme you will discover the world of banking and develop your skills through a series of workshops. You will:
- Join a team and play an active role assisting with their day-to-day work, attending any internal and external meetings and contributing to projects and ad hoc requests as directed.
- Shadow staff, sit in on meetings and complete e-learning modules to develop an understanding of the work undertaken by your team.
- Attend and participate in a range of training/networking & development opportunities.
- Participate in a group project to support our charity partner.
You will need:
- An interest and curiosity in the wide range of careers available within the financial services industry
- Good numerical and literacy skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- To be an active team player
- To act professionally, demonstrating honesty and integrity
- To be reliable, able to complete tasks and follow matters through to completion, asking for help when needed.
- To be familiar with MS Office; Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
You will receive:
- An excellent opportunity to build your practical skills and interpersonal skills in the world of work within a world leading bank
- An understanding of how a complex bank operates, and how a wide range of teams and departments contribute to the whole
- A prestigious work experience placement to add to your CV, setting you up well for future opportunities
- As companies transition towards digital assessments, we're offering you a unique chance to embrace this trend and gain hands-on experience.
The Recruitment Process:
- By Sunday 20th December 2026: Application. Complete the online application form
- Throughout December:
- Online Assessments. Designed to assess your potential and check your values align to ours, they are situational judgement, behavioural and multitasking.
- Video interview. A one way video is your opportunity to show off who you are and your skills.
- Thursday 18th February: Engagement Day. An opportunity to showcase your skills and strengths through various assessments at the Bank. You will have the opportunity to work on a group project and meet hosting teams at SG through an interview.
Essential information:
- Working hours: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 hour for lunch
- Location: You will be based in One Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London, E14 4SG and if placements become available you could be based at 60 London Wall, London, EC2M 5TQ
- Business dress code: Smart casual
- Pay: London Living Wage £15.45 per hour
- Closing date for applications is Sunday 20th December 2026
Interested? Attend a virtual information session on 23 November 4-5pm to find out more register here: https://evdr.societegenerale.com/os6ub
This programme is designed to improve access to employment opportunities across the Financial Services industry. As such, we encourage applications from underrepresented groups, particularly those who identify as coming from lower socio-economic backgrounds.