2027 BNY Summer Internship Program - Product Management (Manchester)

BNY
Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at undergraduate students with business or technology backgrounds who thrive in collaborative, cross-functional settings.

Best fit for

  • Undergraduate students in business or technology majors with a drive to innovate and solve client-centric problems
    — “Enrollment in a 4-year undergraduate degree program with a strong focus on business-related and/or technology-related majors preferred”
  • Candidates interested in gaining exposure to product discovery and client-focused design in a fast-paced financial services firm
    — “interns will gain insight into the product lifecycle, support analysis and documentation, and work across product, design, business, operations and technology teams”
  • Individuals who can synthesize feedback and drive evidence-based decisions in a cross-functional setting
    — “Contribute to product decisions grounded in evidence, feedback, and measurable outcomes”

Things to consider

  • No visa sponsorship available, which may limit eligibility to UK-based candidates
    — “Does not require sponsorship for employment visa status (now or in the future) in the country where applying.”
  • The program is designed for students graduating in 2028, not for those seeking full-time roles immediately
    — “Graduating in Summer 2028”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with user research, requirement gathering, and cross-functional teamwork in your resume and interviews
    — “Research user behavior, client needs, market trends, and competitor activity to inform product priorities and positioning.”
  • Emphasize your ability to document product requirements and user journeys effectively
    — “Assist in documenting product requirements, user journeys, process flows, and other artifacts that help teams align on product direction.”
  • Showcase your interest in combining business, technology, and user experience to build impactful solutions
    — “This role resonates if you are curious, entrepreneurial, and energized by building solutions that combine business, technology, and user experience.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Contributed to product decisions grounded in evidence
  • Gained visibility into how innovation, strategy, and execution come together inside BNY
Typical background
Curious, entrepreneurial, and energized by building solutions that combine business, technology, and user experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Product ThinkingStrategic PrioritizationMarket ResearchCompetitor AnalysisUser ResearchRequirements GatheringProduct DocumentationFeedback SynthesisData-driven Decision MakingCross-functional Collaboration

Stack & domain

Product ManagementProduct ThinkingStrategic PrioritizationMarket ResearchUser ResearchRequirements GatheringProduct DocumentationFeedback SynthesisData-driven Decision MakingCross-functional CollaborationStakeholder ManagementCommunicationCollaborationProblem-solvingProduct DevelopmentProduct LifecycleClient-focused DesignDelivery ExecutionContinuous Improvement

About the role

Original posting from BNY

Product Management Practice

BNY’s Product Management Practice plays a key role in delivering products, platforms and experiences that meet client needs, support business goals and drive innovation across the firm. The Product Management Internship Program offers driven students hands-on exposure to the practice through strategic projects aligned to product discovery, client-focused design, product development, delivery execution, and continuous improvement. In a collaborative, fast-paced environment, interns will gain insight into the product lifecycle, support analysis and documentation, and work across product, design, business, operations and technology teams to help bring thoughtful, effective solutions to market.

What you will do

Research user behavior, client needs, market trends, and competitor activity to inform product priorities and positioning.

Participate in discovery activities by gathering feedback from users, clients, and stakeholders and helping identify unmet needs and opportunities.

Support roadmap development by organizing requirements, synthesizing research and stakeholder feedback, and helping teams evaluate trade-offs.

Help evaluate early product concepts and prototypes by gathering feedback, documenting observations, and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Assist in documenting product requirements, user journeys, process flows, and other artifacts that help teams align on product direction.

Track product adoption, usage, and performance metrics to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.

Collaborate with product, design, engineering, and business teams to help move ideas from discovery through delivery and launch.

Skills you will build

Product thinking and strategic prioritization

Market, competitor, and user research

Requirements gathering and product documentation

Feedback synthesis and data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management

Impact you will have at BNY

Help teams design products and experiences that better match what clients need now and next.

Contribute to product decisions grounded in evidence, feedback, and measurable outcomes.

Gain visibility into how innovation, strategy, and execution come together inside BNY.

Why this could be a fit for you

This role resonates if you are curious, entrepreneurial, and energized by building solutions that combine business, technology, and user experience.

Summer Internship Program 

The BNY Summer Internship Program offers high-potential students a dynamic 10-week experience designed to accelerate development, build professional networks, and provide meaningful exposure to one of the world's leading financial services institutions. Through a skills-driven talent model, interns gain insight into the capabilities, platforms, and functions that power BNY's global franchise while contributing to impactful business initiatives.

From day one, interns are immersed in BNY's collaborative and innovative culture through:

Enterprise-wide onboarding and development programming, including an in person immersive induction experience, executive speaker series, skill development, and networking opportunities.

Meaningful project work aligned to key business practices and platforms, providing hands-on experience, skill development, and real-world business impact.

Structured mentorship and career support from managers, senior leaders, peer mentors, business stakeholders, and dedicated program managers.

Exposure across practices, platforms, and teams, building a broad understanding of BNY's integrated business model.

Professional, technical, and financial services training designed to strengthen business acumen and prepare participants for long-term career success.

A premier early-career experience, backed by senior leadership and designed to develop the next generation of talent for BNY's global workforce.

Program eligibility:

Enrollment in a 4-year undergraduate degree program with a strong focus on business-related and/or technology-related majors preferred 

Graduating in Summer 2028

Minimum 2:1 or higher

Does not require sponsorship for employment visa status (now or in the future) in the country where applying.

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

Source: BNY careers

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