FactSet’s MESH 1 Week Externship – Software Engineering (London)

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FactSet

London, GBR

On-site

Posted April 27, 2026

Job Description

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.