Macquarie: does its spring insight programme sponsor a UK visa?

Only some tracksSpring Insight Programme

Only in part. Macquarie sponsors its spring insight programme for some tracks or offices, not all. Macquarie may offer visa sponsorship for eligible candidates in accordance with local immigration laws and regulations.

Sponsors grads?
Some tracks
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
spring week
2027 cycle
Applications open 12 October 2026, closing 30 November 2026
Confidence
high

Macquarie Spring Insight Programme: at a glance

Macquarie's Spring Insight Programme is a five-day programme held during the Easter holidays. It is designed for first-degree students with no prior experience and serves as an introduction to financial services. Source

Duration
Five days“The Spring Insight Programme runs for five days during the Easter holidays.”Source
Start date
Easter holidays“The Spring Insight Programme runs for five days during the Easter holidays.”Source
Who can apply
Undergraduate students (or integrated master's) on their first degree, completing studies in 2029“Be studying your first degree (this programme is designed for candidates with no prior experience and serves as an introduction to financial services). Be completing your studies in 2029”Source

How Macquarie recruits

not stated. 4 stages, from Macquarie's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-09. Test providers are named only where Macquarie names them.

  1. Online application form

    Application form

    Submit application form and CV for review by recruiting team

    “To apply, you'll need to complete the application form and submit your CV which will be reviewed by the recruiting team.”
  2. Psychometric assessment

    Online tests

    Online psychometric assessment to evaluate match with position. No pass or fail.

    • about 120 minutes
    “You'll be invited to take part in our online psychometric assessment. The information generated from this assessment, in combination with the other information gathered during the selection process, will be used to assist us in ensuring we have a comprehensive view of the match between you and the position you have applied for.”
    Source
  3. Video interview

    Recorded video interview

    Pre-recorded video interview with timed questions tailored to business group

    “If we think there is a strong match between you and the programme you've applied for, you'll be invited to complete a video interview. In the video interview, you'll be asked to answer a number of pre-recorded questions under timed conditions tailored to the business group you have applied for.”
  4. Offer

    Offer

    Offer made following video interview for Insight Programme

    “If you have applied to our Insight Programme, you will not be required to attend further interview. Offers for our Insight Programme are made following the video interview.”

Every programme and stage at Macquarie

“Subject to a successful application, Macquarie may offer visa sponsorship for eligible candidates in accordance with local immigration laws and regulations.”
Macquarie, from its own careers pages

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What Macquarie publishes about this programme

Checked against Macquarie's own careers pages on 2026-10-09. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: published
  • Application dates: published
  • Programme description: published
  • Duration and start date: published
  • Who can apply: published
  • Pay: not published
  • Locations: not published
  • Degree requirement: not published
  • Recruitment stages: published

More early careers programmes at Macquarie

Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-10-09. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does Macquarie sponsor visas for its spring insight programme?

Only in part. Macquarie sponsors its spring insight programme for some tracks or offices, not all. Macquarie's Spring Insight Programme runs for five days during the Easter holidays, giving students insight into the firm. Macquarie may offer visa sponsorship for eligible candidates in accordance with local immigration laws and regulations. Applications open October 12, 2026 and close November 30, 2026 for 2027 intake.

What is the Macquarie spring insight programme?

Macquarie's Spring Insight Programme is a five-day programme held during the Easter holidays. It is designed for first-degree students with no prior experience and serves as an introduction to financial services.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.

When do applications open for the Macquarie spring insight programme?

Applications open 12 October 2026, closing 30 November 2026. Checked on 2026-10-09 against Macquarie's own site.

How long is the Macquarie spring insight programme?

Five days, according to Macquarie's own careers information.

When does the Macquarie spring insight programme start?

Easter holidays, according to Macquarie's own careers information.

Who can apply for the Macquarie spring insight programme?

Undergraduate students (or integrated master's) on their first degree, completing studies in 2029, according to Macquarie's own careers information.

How should I confirm Macquarie's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Macquarie's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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