Investment Banking 2027 Off-cycle Analyst, Real Estate, Gaming and Leisure EMEA (REGL) - London

Investment Banking 2027 Off-Cycle Analyst, Real Estate, Gaming and Leisure (EMEA)

Location: London, United Kingdom

About Bank of America

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We drive Responsible Growth and deliver for our clients, teammates, communities, and shareholders every day. A Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth, including our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognising and rewarding performance, and making an impact in the communities we serve.

Team Overview

The Real Estate, Gaming & Lodging (REGL) team in London covers a broad spectrum beyond traditional real estate, including:

• Traditional Real Estate assets: residential, office, retail, logistics
• Alternative Real Estate assets: data centres, prop tech, self-storage, flex office
• Gaming: casinos, online betting, gaming tech
• Lodging: student housing, hotels, resorts, holiday parks, theme parks, leisure

The team operates within a leading global investment banking platform, providing exposure to sector-defining transactions and investment banking products, including Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Equity Capital Markets (ECM), Debt Capital Markets (DCM), Structured Capital Solutions, and more, across the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region. The culture is diverse, collaborative, and development-focused, with juniors gaining hands-on experience and direct client access from the outset.

Programme Overview

The Off-cycle Analyst programme is designed to offer a broad and exciting experience of work within Investment Banking.

Training and Development

Training and development are a top priority. The programme includes extensive formal training at the start, as well as on-the-job support, educational speaker events, and mentorship throughout.

Responsibilities

As an Off-cycle Analyst, your key tasks and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Work on projects alongside bankers in specific industry, product, and country coverage groups to support learning
• Help the team deliver solutions to clients by leveraging the full spectrum of the bank’s capabilities
• Contribute to the preparation of client presentations and underlying financial analysis
• Build relationships, knowledge, and experience that support future career opportunities
• Actively participate in executing transactions, including work with clients and representatives of other investment banks and advisors

Eligibility

• Candidates must have already received or be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• If you have already graduated, the graduation date must be after January 2026.
• If you are still pursuing a degree, completion must be before July 2027. Completion means all final exams and coursework are complete, and there are no outstanding requirements for graduation. The bank may request evidence of this completion date before extending an offer.
• On track for a minimum 2:1 degree classification or equivalent.

Availability: Candidates must be available to join the programme from Monday 11 January for four months, with an option to extend by two months. If candidates receive a full-time offer, they must be available to join the graduate programme from July 2027. Deferred start dates are not available.

What We Are Looking For

Essential

• Fluency in English
• Drive, innovation, and a genuine interest in the financial markets
• Teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills, plus creativity
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and interact with a variety of people
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with financial and commercial acumen
• Ability to influence decisions and outcomes through effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Integrity, honesty, and professionalism in all interactions

Recruitment Process

Analyst internship and full-time recruiting takes place on a rolling basis once applications are open. Assessments often begin before the deadline, so submitting your application early is recommended.

Workplace Adjustments

The bank is committed to ensuring its online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. If you need a workplace adjustment to search for a job opening, need help completing your application, or require support for a video interview, email juniortalentemea@bofa.com with details. The bank will respond within two business days.

Salary and Benefits

A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.