26/27 Off Cycle, Corporate Finance

Off Cycle 2026/27 Corporate Finance Internship

London Investment Banking Opportunity

About us

Stout is a leading independent advisory firm specialising in Investment Banking, Valuation, Transaction Advisory, Disputes and Compliance and Specialty Services. We serve a range of clients from Fortune 500 corporations to privately held companies in numerous industries around the world. Our clients and their advisors rely on our premier expertise, deep industry knowledge, and unparalleled responsiveness on complex financial matters.

The opportunity

The internship will be conducted in Stout London St. James's office for a  period of 3 to 6 months commencing between October and November 2026. The position is full-time and paid pro rata £36,000 gross pa.

Interns at Stout UK work directly with analysts, associates, and senior Stout directors on a daily basis assisting with engagements involving middle-market mergers and acquisitions (M&A), capital raising, and special situations. Stouts broad coverage will allow exposure to a variety of industries. Stout UK & Nordics has particularly strong experience in advising companies in the business services, maritime, infrastructure, and industrial sectors.

At Stout, you are engaged in real work right away. A typical day might include supporting the team with the following:

• Perform industry and company research
• Analyse financial statements and build financial models
• Perform valuation analyses
• Prepare marketing materials, including pitch books, teasers, confidential information memorandums, management presentations, etc.
• Attend meetings and / or calls with clients
• Drive the transaction process in conjunction with senior bankers

The Intern will be part of a firm where the culture and exceptional client service is inspired from leadership down. From day one, interns are given significant opportunities to increase their knowledge and understanding of the skills and traits necessary to have a successful career in investment banking.

Requirements

An Intern candidate must be:

• currently studying a Masters, preferably, but not limited to, a related discipline to finance, economics or STEM subject;
• currently completing an industrial year placement as an Undergraduate year 3
• fluent in English;
• strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word;
• eligible to work in the UK, without employer sponsorship, at the time of hire or hold a valid Student or Graduate visa.

Students must be currently completing their industrial year of study or later to apply. Do not apply if you are currently a first or second year undergraduate as you are not eligible.

We are looking for candidate with the following skills:

• strong analytical, problem solving and research skills;
• excellent oral and written communication skills with a high level of attention to detail;
• inter-personal skills - a team player with high performance ethos, strong work ethic and commitment to excellence;
• technical understanding of accounting, corporate finance and/or valuation principles needed;
• prior relatable working experience, ideally within financial services;

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, tenacious, self-starter with a can-do attitude. The successful candidate will have the confidence to work independently and use their initiative to achieve results.

Closing deadline for applications: 23th September 2026

Interested in joining a rapidly growing group of bright, ambitious professionals in a work environment that values culture, diversity, and personal growth? Stout might just be the right place for you.

We are committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment. The Company is opposed to any form of less favorable treatment, whether through unfair, inconsistent direct or indirect discrimination, accorded to employees and applicants for employment on the grounds of sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, race, religion or belief, age, creed, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin.