# 2026 Step In, Step Up: Foundations In Finance (London)

[Morgan Stanley](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/morgan-stanley.md) · London · United Kingdom · [Generalist Internships/Programmes/Graduate Schemes](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/generalist-internships-programmes-graduate-schemes.md)

Morgan Stanley is hiring a 2026 Step In, Step Up: Foundations In Finance (London) in London. Posted 2026-02-24; applications close 2026-04-25.

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Posted 1mo ago.

## Role details

A career at Morgan Stanley means working alongside the best and brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered to achieve your full potential. Foundations In Finance is Morgan Stanley’s development programme aimed at identifying undiscovered talent while supporting socioeconomic diversity and kick-starting the careers of Year 13 students who are interested in the industry and/or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) opportunities at Morgan Stanley.

We’re looking for diverse and underrepresented voices from less privileged backgrounds who are keen to learn about our industry and release their potential. Applicants don’t need any experience, just a passion and eagerness to learn about the world of finance. Through a 3-day programme of workshops, students will gain insights into a number of different areas, including Technology, Investment Banking, Global Capital Markets and Sales, Trading & Research. Students will have the opportunity to delve into our culture and engage with employees through mentoring, networking, technical and professional skills training, and panel sessions. This programme will run from 24–26 August 2026.

## Eligibility criteria

Please pay particular attention to the eligibility criteria below:

  
- Be a Year 13 student and have a university offer to start an undergraduate course at a UK university in Autumn 2026.
  
- Have a keen interest in the industry and/or STEM opportunities.
  
- On your CV, please list your confirmed university offers and each of your GCSE & A-Level grades or equivalents.
  
- Have always attended a state-funded, non-fee-paying school/college.

Additionally, please fulfil at least one of the following criteria:

  
- Have been in receipt of Free School Meals.
  
- Have received household income support.
  
- Have experienced time in local authority care.
  
- Have or have had refugee status.
  
- Have dependents or caring responsibilities.
  
- Any other indicators of socio-economic or personal disadvantage, or a combination of these attributes, as identified within the contextual recruitment application form.

Please note: Morgan Stanley can support travel and accommodation requests for the programme.

## Application details

Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Please ensure that your application is completed and submitted by 23:59 on Monday 8 June 2026.

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