LionTree Off-Cycle Internship Programme - 2026 Summer

LionTree Advisors is now opening applications for our 6-month Off-Cycle 2026 Summer Investment Banking Internship Programme in London. 

About LionTree

Founded in 2012, LionTree is an independent investment and merchant banking firm with deep roots in the media, technology, communications, consumer, and creative industries. Our thematic focus and expertise provide us with a differentiated perspective to help our relationships unlock growth and transformation across key areas of the global digital economy.

We are excited by ideas that change the way people think and have the potential to shape the future, approaching every relationship as one with limitless potential – guided by our core principles:

• To be a constant, creative partner to unlock opportunity, no matter the challenge
• To bring capital together with ideas to accelerate growth and innovation
• To pursue transformations, not transactions—focused on long-term impact

With offices in New York, London, San Francisco, and Tel Aviv, LionTree is a global strategic, long-term partner to visionary CEOs, entrepreneurs, creators, and investors. Our integrated platform spanning Advisory, Capital Markets, and Asset Management is designed to support our relationships at all stages of growth and transformation. We build alongside them in complete alignment to move industries forward and take an active role in the evolution of the global digital economy.

Since our formation, LionTree has advised on nearly $850bn of deal volume across over 300+ transactions. LionTree represents clients ranging from large-cap leaders to emerging growth companies. Select notable transactions include: advising WarnerMedia (AT&T) and Discovery’s ~$140bn merger, Highsnobiety on its sale to Zalando, MGM Studios on its $8.5bn sale to Amazon ,Virgin Media on its £31bn merger with O2 UK, Viacom on its $47bn merger with CBS, Pandora on its $3.5bn sale to SiriusXM, and Take-Two Interactive on its $12.7bn acquisition of Zynga.

 

Programme Description

LionTree offers a 6-month Off-Cycle Investment Banking Internship programme for university students. As an off-cycle intern, you will be fully immersed in the day-to-day activities of our London office as the programme is designed to provide a realistic view of our full-time Investment Banking Analyst Programme.

 

As an off-cycle intern, you will have the opportunity to:

• Obtain a strong foundation in financial analysis through training from LionTree professionals as well as third-party providers
• Have the opportunity to work on live client assignments alongside LionTree deal teams
• Present financial and strategic analysis to the firm’s leadership during your final project
• Attend firm events where you will learn about LionTree and the industry
• Access to an invaluable peer network as well as senior firm leaders

 

Job Description

• Work collaboratively in a high-performing team to create financial and economic analysis that can be presented to CEOs, CFOs, Boards of prospective companies and Senior Executives of Financial Sponsors
• Assist in or perform complex analytical tasks, including financial modelling, historical financial analysis, and valuation assessments
• Assist in the preparation of confidential information memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches, and other strategic materials
• Coordinate and conduct business due diligence

 

Personal Attributes and Competencies

• Previous Internship experience in M&A, Private Equity or related roles would be preferable
• Outstanding academic track-record
• Strong analytical, accounting and numerical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and strong communication, especially when working in a team under tight deadlines
• Proactive, self-starter - able to work independently and take ownership of tasks delegated
• Fluency (in written and verbal) in English.

 

Additional Details

• Location: Mayfair, London
• Salary: Very competitive
• Working Arrangements: Hybrid
• Target start date: 29 June 2026