Recruiting in the United Kingdom
Prepare for internships and full-time opportunities in London and across the UK.
Career Advancement supports UChicago students interested in building careers in the United Kingdom through recruiting preparation, employer connections, alumni engagement, internships, career treks, and market-specific programming.
Alumni & Parent Networking Reception
October 14, 2026
UChicago Career Advancement will host a networking reception for alumni, parents, and friends of the University who are interested in supporting students including those pursuing careers in the UK as a way to kick off the upcoming recruitment cycle.
For other opportunities to learn more about Career Advancement efforts and how we support your students, please visit Parents & Families of UChicago.
Prepare for UK Recruiting
Attend training workshops to prepare for UK-based recruiting and networking:
Apply for Internship & Full-Time Roles
Gain hands-on professional experience in London through the Business & Startups – United Kingdom Internship Program.
UChicago has a strong pipeline to opportunities in the UK. This past summer, students interned and pursued full-time opportunities at D.E. Shaw Group, AGC Partners, Allianz Global Investors, Balyasny Asset Management, Barclays, and JP Morgan Chase.
Please see below for a list of open applications across financial services, consulting, and corporate employers:
Meet Employers on a Career Trek
Experience London’s professional landscape firsthand through Career Advancement treks which feature employer site visits and networking opportunities:
2026-27 UK Career Treks
Sep 7-9 | Business Career Exploration Week (Applications Closed)
Sep 9-10 | Business (Applications Closed)
Dec 14-16 | International Markets (Apply Here by Oct 12th)
Mar 15-17 | Business (Applications Open in Winter Quarter)
Mar 18-19 | Climate and Energy (Applications Open in Winter Quarter)
Attend the 2027 London Career Fair
Career Advancement is planning a London Career Fair in June 2027 to connect UChicago students with employers across finance, consulting, and other industries. Pre-register below to stay tuned for additional details!