Rothschild & Co's recruiting cycle is heavily weighted toward the UK and Europe, with applications for 2027 summer internships typically opening in mid-summer. Their process is known for the blended online assessment — multiple test formats combined into a single sitting. Here is the timeline and how to navigate each stage.
When do applications open?
Rothschild & Co typically opens applications in July for summer internship programs starting the following year. Applications often remain open into late autumn, though some programs and regions close earlier. Exact dates vary by office and program — check Rothschild & Co's official careers page for the current cycle's dates.
Because applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, the real deadline is earlier than the posted one.
Are applications reviewed on a rolling basis?
Yes. Rothschild & Co screens applications continuously and issues assessment invitations as strong applications arrive. Candidates who apply in the first weeks of the window get assessed first and interviewed first. Waiting until autumn to apply puts you behind hundreds of candidates who are already in final rounds.
How to apply
- Submit your online application through the Rothschild & Co careers portal — CV, cover letter, and your preferred division and location.
- Complete the blended online assessment. This combines situational judgment, numerical reasoning, and video-recorded questions in one session. It is the main screening filter.
- First-round interview. Typically a video or phone interview focused on motivation and competency.
- Assessment centre or final interviews. Usually held at the office and involving multiple interviews plus group or case exercises depending on the division.
What happens after you apply
The blended assessment invitation usually arrives within one to three weeks of applying. This is the stage that eliminates most candidates, so take it seriously: the situational judgment section rewards consistent, commercially sensible answers; the numerical section is strictly timed; and the video questions give you limited preparation time per answer.
Candidates who pass are invited to first-round interviews in the autumn. Rothschild & Co places heavy emphasis on genuine motivation for the firm — generic "prestigious bank" answers do not survive. Start building commercial awareness early: interviewers expect you to discuss recent M&A deals with a clear point of view, not just recite headlines. Final assessment centres typically run in late autumn, with offers for summer programs following before year-end.
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