J.P. Morgan internships: programmes, applications and interviews

“J.P. Morgan internship” covers several families of programmes. Depending on your timetable and goals, you might target a Summer Analyst programme, an off-cycle internship or a programme in Investment Bank, Markets, Asset & Wealth Management, Commercial Banking, Risk, Operations or Technology.

The quality of an application depends first on this choice. A strong CV sent to a poorly understood division can appear weaker than a less linear but well-explained background.

Summer internship or off-cycle?

A summer internship takes place during the summer and follows a structured programme. Off-cycle internships may start at other times of year and last longer, depending on the country and team. Criteria, offices and dates change each campaign: consult the current listing rather than an old timetable shared on a forum.

The official Students and Graduates page presents internships and early-career programmes as routes designed to develop professional skills. Opportunities can be filtered by region, role and education level.

Choose the right role

In Investment Banking, you will work around financial advice, transactions and financing. Markets focuses more on products, clients, execution and risk management. Asset & Wealth Management concerns investment solutions. Technology and Data roles require different technical preparation.

Before applying, write a four-sentence answer:

1. what the division does for its clients;
2. the type of work that attracts you;
3. the experience that demonstrates your interest;
4. what you want to learn during the programme.

This answer will form the core of your cover letter, video responses and interview.

Prepare your CV

Use one clear page in English when the listing requires it. State degree and experience dates unambiguously. Select academic results, modules and projects according to the role.

For a finance role, highlight accounts analysis, modelling, research and presentations. For Technology, describe the product, your contribution, architecture and a measurable result. For Markets, a quantitative project or client experience may be more useful than a list of courses.

Do not write “passionate about markets” without evidence of learning or practice. A serious personal project, society activity or analysis followed over time is already stronger evidence.

Assessments and interviews

The process depends on the programme. It may include an initial screening, online assessments, video responses and several interviews. Prepare to answer concisely without reading text off screen.

For behavioural questions, use different examples: collaboration, initiative, error, disagreement and a difficult deadline. A good example specifies your own action and learning, not just the group’s success.

Technical preparation should follow the division. In Investment Banking, revise accounting, valuation, transactions and a current event using our M&A interview preparation guide. In Markets, prepare a balanced market idea with a catalyst, risks and time horizon. In Technology, practise algorithms, data structures and project discussion according to the listing.

Answering “Why J.P. Morgan?” without a generic response

Avoid “a global leader with a strong culture”. Choose a reason connected to the work: its platform, client type, training programme, international exposure or material produced by the team. Connect it to a decision in your own experience.

You can also explain why that division at J.P. Morgan rather than another. A distinctive answer shows you have compared the work, not just the brands.

Preparation timetable

• Before applications open: English CV, programme choice, academic evidence and a list of experiences.
• After applying: video practice and targeted revision, without waiting for an invitation.
• Before interviews: current events, technical knowledge, four behavioural examples and questions to ask.

The most popular programmes may progress on a rolling basis. Apply early if your application is ready, but do not sacrifice a careful review to save a few hours.

Browse J.P. Morgan listings on Screeningpass and the official Students and Graduates portal for current criteria.

Frequently asked questions

J.P. Morgan or JPMorgan Chase?

JPMorgan Chase is the group. The J.P. Morgan brand is used for several financial activities. Use the exact name shown in the listing.

Can you apply from a French university?

Yes, if you meet the programme’s criteria. Your application should explain your degree, timetable and skills in a way an international reader can understand.

Should you prepare for an interview in English?

Yes, for international programmes. Practise your introduction, examples and technical concepts in the language of the listing.