Deadline:
April 01, 2025
Location(s)
United States of America
New York
Overview
The Mountbatten Program was established in 1984 to connect top global businesses with the brightest young professionals. From scale-ups to FTSE 100 companies, we work in partnership with some of New York’s most exciting companies, connecting them with the brightest international talent. Since our inception in 1984, we have matched more than 7,000 of our trainees with companies such as BlackRock, British Airways, Citibank, Fever Tree, HSBC, Institutional Investor, Thomson Reuters and more. Our trainees get the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in a leading business and shape a global resume.
Details
Live and work in New York City
Spend a life-changing 13-months in New York City enhancing your resume with international work experience, growing your business network and making sure you can walk into a top job with future employers.
We welcome incredible professionals to New York City every March and August, providing them with a career-boosting work placement in a world-class company, and an opportunity to immerse themselves in the culture of New York City.
Outside of their work placement our trainees like to make the most of their #MountbattenLife. From brunch to cultural events in the city, weekend roadtrips to the Jersey Shore or longer jaunts to Canada or California, they jam-pack their free time with unforgettable moments.
Get ready for the future of work
Build your skills, network, resume and potential with practical training. You’ll be given a placement with real responsibility ranging across finance, business operations, marketing and communications, events and HR.You’ll access senior members of the New York business community, develop your personal brand, and take the first steps to becoming a leader of tomorrow.
The Placement Process
We work with our partner companies to match the right candidates to their placement. Our partners select who they would like to interview based on your resume, so make sure you’re selling yourself in the right way.
Given an interview? Now what? Read over your placement spec, do as much research on the business as you can, and prepare to match your skills to the placement. At this stage it’s in your hands to turn your NYC dream into a reality.
Once you’re offered a placement by one of our partners you’re officially moving to NYC for 13-months! We’ll coordinate your visa paperwork and prepare for your arrival in New York City.
You’ll be busy living like a local, meeting new people and enjoying all that New York has to offer. Mountbatten will still be on hand to help though. With an office based in Midtown, you can stop in for a chat on your way home from work, and we have a housing team on-site at the apartments.
We also have a trainee-led committee that works closely with Mountbatten to arrange events across the year and share views and feedback of the entire Mountbatten intake.
How To Apply
Apply today and you could be joining our next cohort of trailblazing professionals in New York City. Simply create your my.mountbatten account, have your resume at the ready, and share why you think you have what it takes to be a Mountbatten.
- Apply: Upload your resume, submit two work references, share what you hope to achieve on your year in an international city, and pay your application fee.
- Interview: As soon as you submit your application we will assess it and let you know if we'll be inviting you to interview with the Mountbatten team. We want to know that you have what it takes to make a life-changing move to a fast-paced business city.
- Candidate Pool: If you're a good fit you'll join the candidate pool, pay your deposit and we'll start matching you with our partner companies.
- Placement Process: Brush up on those interview skills and prepare to shine. Mountbatten will put you in front of our partners but it's up to you to sell yourself and secure your final placement. Make sure you're prepared!
- Pack Your Bags: Congratulations! You've secured your placement and will be spending the year in one of the world's great global cities. On our side we'll get your visa sorted, prepare for your arrival and work with you to ensure a smooth transition from your home country.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Have you got what it takes to be a Mountbatten? If you are a bright, ambitious young professional looking for a career adventure, you’re exactly who we’re looking for.
Even better:
- You are a Non-US citizen, a Non-US resident and have not applied for residency
- Graduated with at least a 2:2, or equivalent (your undergraduate degree must also not have been awarded by a US University)
- You have at least 12-months full-time professional experience
- You have not previously been denied a visa for the US
Dates
Deadline: April 01, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
Fees
- Application Fee USD $100
- Initial Deposit USD $1,000
- Program Fee USD $5,700
- Total fees USD $6,800**
Additional Expenses
- US Visa Application Fee (MRV fee): USD $185*. Payable to the U.S. government.
- SEVIS I-901 Fee: USD $220*. Payable to the U.S. government.
- Travel to the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate for a visa interview.
- Airfare costs to and from New York. Fares vary according to the time of year and country / city of departure.
- Housing Security Deposit USD $500.
- Trip interruption / cancellation insurance, personal possessions insurance, and additional medical insurance if required (pre-existing conditions are not covered by the Program medical insurance).
- Initial Money – you should have approximately USD $2,000-$2,500 in funds available/accessible to cover you until you receive your first stipend payment.
The Mountbatten Package
Our mission is to foster international and cross-cultural understanding through experiential education, practical training, and residence abroad, and to provide opportunities for personal growth and professional development. The Mountbatten Package has been developed to provide you with a comprehensive and supportive experience, and ensures that you have everything you need for a successful year in New York.
The Package includes:
- Host Organization Placement: Mountbatten handles all aspects of your placement, including sourcing training/internship opportunities, coordinating required documentation, and managing the matching and placement process of candidates with host organizations.
- J-1 Visa Sponsorship: Review & issuance of all visa documentation (DS-7002 Training Plan & Form DS-2019), coordination, and guidance
- Accommodation: Rent free, shared, fully furnished accommodation with all utilities included
- Monthly Stipend: USD $1,275 (before U.S. taxes)
- Professional Development: Online AFS Global Up At Work program
- Medical Insurance: J-1 Visa compliant medical insurance included (Accident & Sickness)
- Orientation: Pre- and post-arrival orientation, including opening U.S. bank account and applying for a U.S. Social Security Number
- Program Support: Ongoing monitoring and guidance for candidates, trainees, and host organizations throughout the Program
- Cultural Exchange: Access to cultural activities, volunteering, and networking opportunities
- Resources for filing U.S. tax forms
- Alumni Network: Access to the extensive Mountbatten Alumni Network upon successful completion of the Program
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
