The Placement
Kickstart your global career
Partnering with top scale-ups and Fortune 500 companies, we connect bright international talent with leading host organizations in London. Since 1984, we’ve matched over 8,000 trainees with prestigious firms like BlackRock, Citi Private Bank, Credit Suisse, HSBC, Thomson Reuters, and more. Our trainees gain invaluable international experience and exposure by fully immersing themselves in a dynamic business environment.
“I would not have got my current job if it had not been for the opportunities Mountbatten gave me. My company was impressed by my move to London, and work at a premier investment bank, right out of college.”
Martin Cebula, London Program, August 2015 Intake
Shape Your Future Career
Enhance your skills, network, and resume with practical training through a full-time placement with a London-based host organization. Choose from areas like finance, business operations, IT, marketing and communications, events, or HR. Connect with senior members of the London business community, build your personal brand, and start paving the way to becoming a future leader.
The Placement Process
We collaborate with host organizations to match candidates with the right placement opportunities. Hosts review resumes and professional statements to select candidates for interviews, so it’s crucial to highlight your transferable skills effectively.
If you’re selected for an interview, we’ll provide the placement profile to help you prepare. Be ready to discuss specific examples from your experience that align with the business and placement requirements.
Once offered and you accept a placement, we’ll handle your visa paperwork and prepare you for your move to London. With your visa secured, you’ll be set to embark on your 12-month London experience!