FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for over 200,000 investment professionals worldwide, providing instant access to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions.
At FactSet, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They express how we act and operate, serve as a compass in our decision-making, and play a big role in how we treat each other, our clients, and our communities. We believe that the best ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time, and that curiosity is the key to anticipating our clients’ needs and exceeding their expectations.
The FactSet MESH program brings together different ideas, backgrounds and people with a common interest in the Financial Technology (Fintech) industry. We’re looking for talented, hard-working and out-of-the-box thinkers who are interested in learning more about a career in Fintech. The FactSet MESH program provides second year college students who have an interest in technology, finance and/or client-service with a hands-on professional development and networking opportunity.
The paid externship is set to run from 6th July – 10th July 2026 in our London office. Travel and accommodations will be provided. The application deadline is 4pm 1st May and interviews will take place on 4th May - 8th May 9both dates inclusive).
During this 1-week externship, you will:
- Complete FactSet’s Finance 101 workshop
- Participate in professional development workshops focused on effective communication, presentation skills and problem-solving skills
- Partner with Talent Acquisition team to take a deep dive into resume writing, mock interviewing, and networking
- Enhance your collaboration skills through a group project with fellow externs under the guidance of a FactSet mentor
- Network with FactSet professionals and members of our employee resource groups
- Build your networking skills by connecting with FactSetters across various teams
- Meet members of FactSet’s Executive Team to learn about their different leadership journeys
- Learn about FactSet’s industry, core products, who our clients are, and various teams within our client-facing organization
Upon successful completion of the program, Externs graduating by June of 2028 may be eligible to receive an offer for our 10-week Engineering Internship held in the summer of 2027.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree
- Undergraduates graduating in the summer of 2028 who are a part of upReach.
- Interest in learning more about finance and technology
- Excited about problem solving
- Ability to work independently while also being a great team-player
- Positive can-do attitude
At FactSet, we celebrate difference of thought, experience, and perspective. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.
Company Overview:
FactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS) helps the financial community to see more, think bigger, and work better. Our digital platform and enterprise solutions deliver financial data, analytics, and open technology to more than 8,200 global clients, including over 200,000 individual users. Clients across the buy-side and sell-side, as well as wealth managers, private equity firms, and corporations, achieve more every day with our comprehensive and connected content, flexible next-generation workflow solutions, and client-centric specialized support. As a member of the S&P 500, we are committed to sustainable growth and have been recognized among the Best Places to Work in 2023 by Glassdoor as a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award winner. Learn more at www.factset.com and follow us on X and LinkedIn.
At FactSet, we celebrate difference of thought, experience, and perspective. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.
Factset Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Factset and has not been reviewed or approved by Factset.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental/vision in some descriptions, and life and disability insurance. Company-wide wellness days and region-specific add-ons (e.g., Vitality PMI, Bupa dental, Health Shield cashback) further reinforce a strong health-and-wellbeing offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement savings support is consistently included as part of the core package through retirement savings plans. The presence of these programs is framed as a meaningful component of total rewards beyond base salary.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase program is highlighted as a standard part of the total rewards package. This provides a pathway to share ownership alongside cash compensation.
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FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for tens of thousands of investment professionals around the world, providing instant access to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions. For 40 years, through market changes and technological progress, our focus has always been to provide exceptional client service. From more than 60 offices in 23 countries, we’re all working together toward the goal of creating value for our clients, and we’re proud that 95% of asset managers who use FactSet continue to use FactSet, year after year. As big as we grow, as far as we reach, and as successful as we become, we stay connected to our clients and to each other.
