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London Masters Internship Programme 2026-27

Davidson Kempner for LinkedIn

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Davidson Kempner for LinkedIn median: 35 days open

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Who We Are

Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP (“DK”) is a global investment management firm. Founded in 1983, Davidson Kempner is headquartered in New York and has offices in Philadelphia, London, Dublin, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Mumbai and Abu Dhabi. Our Firm invests globally and opportunistically across the capital structure, in a variety of credit and equity strategies as well as real assets. We apply our multi-dimensional, research-driven investment process to evaluate and execute a diverse range of transactions across asset classes, geographies and market cycles. We target complex, global situations where our experience and expertise can unlock value.

We bring together exceptional people from different disciplines and backgrounds who are energized by the challenges of navigating complexity. We look for people who demonstrate exceptional critical thinking skills, innate curiosity, creativity and embrace diverse viewpoints to calibrate their decisions. These differentiators make our people successful beyond a specific job at Davidson Kempner – but throughout their journey with us over many years.

The Internship

This Internship offers an excellent opportunity for students pursuing a Master of Finance (or related Master) to gain tangible experience in a global alternative investment management firm and in hard asset investing across Distressed and Private Equity. The Internship will be for 6 months, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to use and build upon their theoretical knowledge with responsibilities including identifying, researching and recommending potential investments and developing the Firm’s market research capabilities. Moreover, it provides the opportunity to work amongst best-in-class pan-European investment teams with notable capital, track record, strategy, and leadership, and to learn from some of the leading investment professionals in the field.

We want to see you if you have

  • An interest in critical reasoning and constructing and articulating investment ideas
  • Experience (through education or work experience) in financial modeling deals and transactional analysis
  • A desire to extract and collate large data sets to support investment ideas
  • An appreciation for innovation and bigger picture thinking as well as accuracy and the smaller details
  • An interest in markets, investment trends and the wider alternatives landscape

Required Skills

  • A minimum 2.1 (or global equivalent) undergraduate degree
  • Must be in the penultimate or final year of a Master of Finance (or related) Program
  • Relevant internship experience in a sell-side or buyside firm and / or management consultancy firm
  • Strong quantitative abilities and competency in using financial modelling techniques
  • Excellent organization skills and a deadline driven mindset
  • Strong communication skills and an experience working in teams

What makes a successful candidate at DK

Delivers

  • Possesses Strategic Mindset: Demonstrates a clear understanding of the department's priorities
  • Delivers Results: Delivers client-ready work on time and juggles multiple projects effectively
  • Demonstrates Expertise: has strong propensity to learn and grow in the subject area
  • Exercises Sound Judgment: Seeks support or escalates appropriately and in a timely manner when needed
  • Innovates: Shows strong analytical reasoning and curiosity
  • Takes Accountability: Is clear on roles and responsibilities; holds self accountable for goals and deadlines

Connects

  • Builds Relationships: Is a team player and works well with others; is inclusive and respectful of others; develops relationships within the Firm
  • Shares and Collaborates Keeps colleagues and key stakeholders apprised of relevant information and provides timely updates; is a team player
  • Communicates Effectively: Is an effective, organized and clear communicator in both written and verbal format

Leads

  • Leads by Example with Team Mentality: Is self-motivated and dependable; shows strong professionalism and has a positive attitude; is respectful and supportive of others actively works on development
  • Exemplifies Culture: Embodies the Firm's business principles and core values by actively fostering and contributing to collaboration, engaging with respect and fostering inclusion; enhances the culture of the firm by actively supporting others
  • Engages with Feedback: Asks for feedback, demonstrates an openness to feedback, and willingness to learn and looks for opportunity to further develop
  • Maintains Risk and Control Mindset: Holds self accountable to the Firm’s Business Principles and Core Values; understands and follows regulatory / risk policies and requirements related to role; protects confidential information; knows when to escalate
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