Job Specifications
2026 Investment Banking Summer Analyst Program - London
Leerink Partners is a leading, healthcare-focused investment bank with a legacy of excellence in financial advisory and capital markets. The firm’s experienced team provides innovative strategic advice, capital-raising expertise, and differentiated insights to help clients achieve their growth and financing objectives. Since its inception, Leerink has advised on over $70 billion in M&A transactions, helped clients raise more than $175 billion in capital, and established itself as a trusted partner to healthcare companies and their investors. In June 2025, Leerink expanded internationally with the opening of its London office, marking the next phase in the global build-out of its M&A franchise.
Leerink Partners offers a ten-week Summer Analyst Program to students in their penultimate year of undergraduate studies. This is an opportunity to become acquainted with an experienced full-service investment bank focused on growth and innovative companies in the healthcare and life science industries. The program provides a unique opportunity to work alongside our investment banking professionals, gaining hands-on experience across a range of M&A transactions, while developing the skills required for a successful career in financial services and contributing to the firm’s continued expansion and growing presence in Europe.
As a Summer Analyst you will:
Learn about the firm, our culture, and the healthcare investment banking landscape
Develop the technical, analytical and professional skills necessary to support our business
Receive hands-on training and mentorship to help you grow and succeed in the role
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist in the preparation of client presentations and marketing materials
Build and maintain financial models and perform valuation analyses
Conduct company and industry research, review business plans, and analyze financial statements
Support due diligence and execution processes
Work closely with senior team members across the firm and gain exposure to live mandates
Experience and Qualifications Required:
Exemplary academic record, on track to complete an undergraduate degree in 2027
Degree discipline or coursework in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Life Sciences preferred
Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills, with strong attention to detail
Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Intellectually curious, motivated, collaborative individual who thrives working in a dynamic, entrepreneurial setting
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Additional Information:
Location: London, United Kingdom
Program duration: 10 weeks, beginning Summer 2026
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom for the duration of the internship and not require visa sponsorship in the future
About Leerink Partners, LLC
Leerink Partners is a leading investment bank providing a complete suite of financial solutions comprising M&A advisory, equity, debt, and derivative capital markets, equity research, and sales and trading capabilities. The firm’s strategic focus on the healthcare industry empowers it to provide unique advice and insights to its clients. The firm is a broker-dealer registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Leerink Partners is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to expanding its commitments and investments to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive company culture and innovative ecosystem. We are strongly committed to the values and policy of equal employment opportunity across our employment practices.
Actual starting base pay will be determined on skills, experience, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other perks, as outlined in any formal offer made.
About the Company
Leerink Partners is a highly specialized healthcare investment bank with a legacy of excellence in the financial industry. The firm’s experienced team delivers innovative advisory solutions, capital raising expertise, and unique insights to empower clients to achieve their strategic objectives. Since inception the firm has advised on over $70 billion, helped clients raise over $180 billion and has established itself as a trusted partner to healthcare companies and their investors. The firm is a broker-dealer registered with ...
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