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US firms in London that sponsor graduates

Each US firm's signal reads its London licence, its own words on sponsorship and its pay. The strictest lamp sets the signal.

28 schemes checked, latest 7 October 2026

1Clear 27Ask 0Stop

Licences checked on the register of 7 October 2026. The signal shows the strictest lamp. How the signals are read

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US banks in London

Bank of America

Global Corporate and Investment Banking Analyst Programme, London

Bank of America, N.A., London. Skilled Worker, A rating

  • Licence: Clear
  • Their words: Ask
  • Pay: Ask

Signal: Ask

Read their words
"we are able to consider applications from workers from outside of the EEA"

Starting salary not published on their pages. The going rate for the job's occupation code can be higher than this line.

Banking. Row in the tracker for Bank of America. Checked 7 October 2026

Centerview Partners

Full-Time Analyst, London

Centerview Partners UK LLP, London. Skilled Worker, A rating

  • Licence: Clear
  • Their words: Ask
  • Pay: Ask

Signal: Ask

Read their words

Not stated on their careers pages, checked 7 October 2026.

Starting salary not published on their pages. The going rate for the job's occupation code can be higher than this line.

Banking. Row in the tracker for Centerview Partners. Checked 7 October 2026

Citi

Banking, Investment Banking, Full Time Analyst, London 2027

A row named Citi Group, London, is on the register of 7 October 2026, not yet confirmed as Citi's licence

  • Licence: Ask
  • Their words: Ask
  • Pay: Ask

Signal: Ask

Read their words

Not stated on their careers pages, checked 7 October 2026.

Salary described as competitive, not published as a figure. The going rate for the job's occupation code can be higher than this line.

Banking. Row in the tracker for Citi. Checked 7 October 2026

Evercore

Graduate Programme, London

Evercore Group Services Limited, London. Skilled Worker, A rating

  • Licence: Clear
  • Their words: Ask
  • Pay: Ask

Signal: Ask

Read their words

Not stated on their careers pages, checked 7 October 2026.

Starting salary not published on their pages. The going rate for the job's occupation code can be higher than this line.

Banking. Row in the tracker for Evercore. Checked 7 October 2026

Goldman Sachs

New Analyst Programme, EMEA

Goldman Sachs International, London. Skilled Worker, A rating

  • Licence: Clear
  • Their words: Ask
  • Pay: Ask

Signal: Ask

Read their words

Not stated on their careers pages, checked 7 October 2026.

Starting salary not published on their pages. The going rate for the job's occupation code can be higher than this line.

Banking. Row in the tracker for Goldman Sachs. Checked 7 October 2026

J.P. Morgan

Investment Banking Full-time Analyst Program

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, London. Skilled Worker, A rating

  • Licence: Clear
  • Their words: Ask
  • Pay: Ask

Signal: Ask

Read their words

Not stated on their careers pages, checked 7 October 2026.

Starting salary not published on their pages. The going rate for the job's occupation code can be higher than this line.

Banking. Row in the tracker for J.P. Morgan. Checked 7 October 2026

Jefferies

Equity Research Analyst Programme, London 2027

Jefferies International Limited, London. Skilled Worker, A rating

  • Licence: Clear
  • Their words: Ask
  • Pay: Ask

Signal: Ask

Read their words

Not stated on their careers pages, checked 7 October 2026.

Starting salary not published on their pages. The going rate for the job's occupation code can be higher than this line.

Banking. Row in the tracker for Jefferies. Checked 7 October 2026

Lazard

Financial Advisory Analyst Programme, London

Lazard & Co., Services Limited, London. Skilled Worker, A rating

  • Licence: Clear
  • Their words: Clear
  • Pay: Ask

Signal: Ask

Read their words
"Lazard will sponsor eligible candidates for work visas."

Salary described as competitive, not published as a figure. The going rate for the job's occupation code can be higher than this line.

Banking. Row in the tracker for Lazard. Checked 7 October 2026

Moelis

Analyst Program, London

Moelis & Company UK LLP, London. Skilled Worker, A rating

  • Licence: Clear
  • Their words: Ask
  • Pay: Ask

Signal: Ask

Read their words

Not stated on their careers pages, checked 7 October 2026.

Starting salary not published on their pages. The going rate for the job's occupation code can be higher than this line.

Banking. Row in the tracker for Moelis. Checked 7 October 2026

Morgan Stanley

Full-time Analyst Programme, London

Morgan Stanley UK Limited, London. Skilled Worker, A rating

  • Licence: Clear
  • Their words: Ask
  • Pay: Ask

Signal: Ask

Read their words

Not stated on their careers pages, checked 7 October 2026.

Starting salary not published on their pages. The going rate for the job's occupation code can be higher than this line.

Banking. Row in the tracker for Morgan Stanley. Checked 7 October 2026

PJT Partners

Full-Time Analyst Program, London

PJT Partners UK Limited, London. Skilled Worker, A rating

  • Licence: Clear
  • Their words: Ask
  • Pay: Ask

Signal: Ask

Read their words
"We encourage all candidates to apply and handle visa sponsorships on a case-by-case basis."

Starting salary not published on their pages. The going rate for the job's occupation code can be higher than this line.

Banking. Row in the tracker for PJT Partners. Checked 7 October 2026

US law firms in London

Latham & Watkins

Training contract, London

LATHAM & WATKINS (LONDON) LLP, LONDON. Skilled Worker, A rating

  • Licence: Clear
  • Their words: Clear
  • Pay: Clear

Signal: Clear

Read their words
"while we are able to sponsor visas for our trainees, we are unable to sponsor visas for vacation scheme attendees"

Published starting salary £60,000. At or above the general threshold of £41,700. The going rate for the job's occupation code can be higher than this line.

Law. Row in the tracker for Latham & Watkins. Checked 7 October 2026

Kirkland & Ellis

Training contract, London

Kirkland & Ellis International LLP, London. Skilled Worker, A rating

  • Licence: Clear
  • Their words: Ask
  • Pay: Clear

Signal: Ask

Read their words

Not stated on their careers pages, checked 7 October 2026.

Published starting salary £70,000. At or above the general threshold of £41,700. The going rate for the job's occupation code can be higher than this line.

Law. Row in the tracker for Kirkland & Ellis. Checked 7 October 2026

White & Case

Training contract, London

White & Case LLP, London. Skilled Worker, A rating

  • Licence: Clear
  • Their words: Ask
  • Pay: Clear

Signal: Ask

Read their words

Not stated on their careers pages, checked 7 October 2026.

Published starting salary £62,000. At or above the general threshold of £41,700. The going rate for the job's occupation code can be higher than this line.

Law. Row in the tracker for White & Case. Checked 7 October 2026

US tech in London

Amazon

Software Development Engineer, 2026 (graduate), London, Cambridge and Edinburgh

Amazon UK Services Ltd, London. Skilled Worker, A rating

  • Licence: Clear
  • Their words: Ask
  • Pay: Ask

Signal: Ask

Read their words

Not stated on their careers pages, checked 7 October 2026.

Starting salary not published on their pages. The going rate for the job's occupation code can be higher than this line.

Tech. Row in the tracker for Amazon. Checked 7 October 2026

Bloomberg

2027 Analytics & Sales (Japanese speakers), London

Bloomberg LP, London,. Skilled Worker, A rating

  • Licence: Clear
  • Their words: Ask
  • Pay: Ask

Signal: Ask

Read their words
"Sponsorship is available for this role."

Condition: Applicant must qualify for the Skilled Worker visa under the new entrant requirements.

Starting salary not published on their pages. The going rate for the job's occupation code can be higher than this line.

Tech. Row in the tracker for Bloomberg. Checked 7 October 2026

Google

Early-career software engineering roles, London

Google (UK) Limited, London. Skilled Worker, A rating

  • Licence: Clear
  • Their words: Ask
  • Pay: Ask

Signal: Ask

Read their words

Not stated on their careers pages, checked 7 October 2026.

Starting salary not published on their pages. The going rate for the job's occupation code can be higher than this line.

Tech. Row in the tracker for Google. Checked 7 October 2026

Meta

University Grad roles, London (Network Production Engineer, University Grad)

Facebook UK, London. Skilled Worker, A rating

  • Licence: Clear
  • Their words: Ask
  • Pay: Ask

Signal: Ask

Read their words

Not stated on their careers pages, checked 7 October 2026.

Starting salary not published on their pages. The going rate for the job's occupation code can be higher than this line.

Tech. Row in the tracker for Meta. Checked 7 October 2026

Microsoft

Early in profession programmes (students and graduates)

Microsoft Limited, Reading. Skilled Worker, A rating

  • Licence: Clear
  • Their words: Ask
  • Pay: Ask

Signal: Ask

Read their words

Not stated on their careers pages, checked 7 October 2026.

Starting salary not published on their pages. The going rate for the job's occupation code can be higher than this line.

Tech. Row in the tracker for Microsoft. Checked 7 October 2026

Palantir

Software Engineer, New Grad, London

Palantir Technologies UK Limited, London. Skilled Worker, A rating

  • Licence: Clear
  • Their words: Clear
  • Pay: Ask

Signal: Ask

Read their words
"Yes, we are supportive of visas and have a great Mobility Team"

Starting salary not published on their pages. The going rate for the job's occupation code can be higher than this line.

Tech. Row in the tracker for Palantir. Checked 7 October 2026

US consulting and trading firms in London

Bain & Company

Associate Consultant, London

BAIN & COMPANY UNITED KINGDOM LLP, LONDON. Skilled Worker, A rating

  • Licence: Clear
  • Their words: Ask
  • Pay: Ask

Signal: Ask

Read their words

Not stated on their careers pages, checked 7 October 2026.

Starting salary not published on their pages. The going rate for the job's occupation code can be higher than this line.

Consulting. Row in the tracker for Bain & Company. Checked 7 October 2026

Boston Consulting Group

Associate, London

The Boston Consulting Group UK LLP, London. Skilled Worker, A rating

  • Licence: Clear
  • Their words: Ask
  • Pay: Ask

Signal: Ask

Read their words

Not stated on their careers pages, checked 7 October 2026.

Starting salary not published on their pages. The going rate for the job's occupation code can be higher than this line.

Consulting. Row in the tracker for Boston Consulting Group. Checked 7 October 2026

DRW

New graduates programme (trading, research, technology)

DRW Investments (UK) Ltd, London. Skilled Worker, A rating

  • Licence: Clear
  • Their words: Ask
  • Pay: Ask

Signal: Ask

Read their words

Not stated on their careers pages, checked 7 October 2026.

Starting salary not published on their pages. The going rate for the job's occupation code can be higher than this line.

Quant and trading. Row in the tracker for DRW. Checked 7 October 2026

Hudson River Trading

Algorithm Developer (Quant Research and Trading), 2027 grads, London

Hudson River Trading Europe Ltd., London. Skilled Worker, A rating

  • Licence: Clear
  • Their words: Ask
  • Pay: Ask

Signal: Ask

Read their words

Not stated on their careers pages, checked 7 October 2026.

Starting salary not published on their pages. The going rate for the job's occupation code can be higher than this line.

Quant and trading. Row in the tracker for Hudson River Trading. Checked 7 October 2026

Jane Street

Quantitative Trader, full-time new grad, London

Jane Street Europe Limited, London. Skilled Worker, A rating

  • Licence: Clear
  • Their words: Ask
  • Pay: Ask

Signal: Ask

Read their words
"This changes from office to office, and depending on the role."

Starting salary not published on their pages. The going rate for the job's occupation code can be higher than this line.

Quant and trading. Row in the tracker for Jane Street. Checked 7 October 2026

Jump Trading

Campus Quantitative Trader (full-time), London

Jump Trading International Limited, London. Skilled Worker, A rating

  • Licence: Clear
  • Their words: Ask
  • Pay: Ask

Signal: Ask

Read their words

Not stated on their careers pages, checked 7 October 2026.

Starting salary not published on their pages. The going rate for the job's occupation code can be higher than this line.

Quant and trading. Row in the tracker for Jump Trading. Checked 7 October 2026

McKinsey & Company

Business Analyst, London

McKinsey & Company Inc. United Kingdom, London. Skilled Worker, A rating

  • Licence: Clear
  • Their words: Ask
  • Pay: Ask

Signal: Ask

Read their words

Not stated on their careers pages, checked 7 October 2026.

Starting salary not published on their pages. The going rate for the job's occupation code can be higher than this line.

Consulting. Row in the tracker for McKinsey & Company. Checked 7 October 2026

Oliver Wyman

Entry-level consultant, London

Oliver Wyman Limited, London. Skilled Worker, A rating

  • Licence: Clear
  • Their words: Ask
  • Pay: Ask

Signal: Ask

Read their words

Not stated on their careers pages, checked 7 October 2026.

Starting salary not published on their pages. The going rate for the job's occupation code can be higher than this line.

Consulting. Row in the tracker for Oliver Wyman. Checked 7 October 2026

Logos belong to their owners and identify employers listed on a public register. Listing does not mean an employer will sponsor any particular role.

Firms headquartered in the United States with London graduate programmes in the tracker. Nothing here says they sponsor Americans in particular.

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Read the London plate, not the head office

A New York name tells you nothing about a London visa. The London office hires under UK rules, so each plate shows the UK register row, the firm's own words for its London scheme and the pay it publishes.

Nothing here says these firms sponsor Americans in particular. They are listed because they run London graduate schemes in the fields many American students aim for: banking, law, tech and consulting.

How the three lamps read

  • Licence: a Skilled Worker row rated A-rated reads Clear.
  • Their words: a plain yes reads Clear; silence reads Ask.
  • Pay: £41,700 or more reads Clear.
  • Pay from £33,400 up to that line reads Ask.

The going rate for the job's occupation code can be higher than this line. How every plate is checked

Planning UK study: pick the degree, then the schemes

A UK degree is what opens the Graduate visa, the usual first step to a London scheme. It lasts 2 years for applications made on or before 31 December 2026, and 18 months for applications from 1 January 2027.

Graduate schemes recruit a year or more before the start date. Note the firms on this page now, then shortlist the rest of your field with the shortlist worksheet once your course begins.

Know this before you choose

  • A UK degree does not count towards an HPI visa: UK universities are not eligible.
  • The Graduate visa cannot be extended; a sponsored job comes next.
  • Plan the hunt back from the end date with the timing planner.

Graduated abroad: check the HPI list first

If your degree is from a university on the High Potential Individual list and was awarded in the last 5 years, you may be able to work in London on an HPI visa. It lasts 2 years, and gov.uk adds: An HPI visa can only be applied for once.

Use that time to land a sponsor: to stay on, you will need a firm that sponsors a Skilled Worker visa before your HPI visa ends. Before you send a London application, read about turning a US resume into a UK CV (opens getajobintheuk.com).

On HPI now: line up a sponsor

  • Ask each firm about sponsorship before the first interview.
  • Count back from your HPI end date, not from today.
  • Keep each written answer with its date.

From gov.uk: The HPI visa cannot be extended. Holders may switch to another visa, for example Skilled Worker, before the HPI visa expires.

Studying or graduated in the UK: ask early, in writing

On a Graduate visa, the next step is a sponsored job, and you can take it without leaving the UK. gov.uk puts it this way: The Graduate visa cannot be extended. Holders may switch to a Skilled Worker visa from inside the UK and may qualify for the new-entrant rate.

Ask each firm one clear question before the first interview, with the recruiter script. When a form asks whether you need sponsorship, answer it truthfully with the form question script.

Before you ask

Do US firms in London sponsor Americans more readily?

Nothing on the register or on these firms’ own pages says so. The London office hires under UK rules, so read each plate the same way you would read any other employer’s.

Can I get an HPI visa with a UK degree?

No. gov.uk says UK universities are not eligible for HPI. A UK graduate qualifies only through a separate degree from a listed university outside the UK.

Why do so many banks read Ask?

Most US banks do not say on their London graduate pages whether they sponsor. Ask means "put the question to the recruiter", not "no". The plate shows which pages were read and when.

Sources

  1. Immigration Rules, Appendix Skilled Worker, SW 4.4 option A; figure substituted by Statement of Changes HC 997 (APP SW2) (opens gov.uk)
    "You’ll usually need to be paid the ‘standard’ salary rate of at least £41,700 per year, or the ‘going rate’ for your job, whichever is higher."
    Checked 7 October 2026
  2. Immigration Rules, Appendix Skilled Worker, SW 4.4 option E; figure substituted by Statement of Changes HC 997 (APP SW4) (opens gov.uk)
    "You can be paid 70% of your job’s standard going rate if your salary will be at least £33,400 per year and one of the following applies:"
    Checked 7 October 2026
  3. Immigration Rules, Appendix Skilled Worker, SW 5.3 (opens gov.uk)
    "SW 5.3. The sponsor must be listed as A-rated on the Home Office’s register of licensed sponsors, unless the applicant was last granted permission as a Skilled Worker and is applying to continue working for the same sponsor as in their last permission."
    Checked 7 October 2026
  4. Immigration Rules, Appendix Graduate, GR 8.1 (as substituted by HC 1333, APP GR3) (opens gov.uk)
    "2 years if you apply on or before 31 December 2026"
    Checked 7 October 2026
  5. Immigration Rules, Appendix Graduate, GR 8.1, substituted by Statement of Changes HC 1333 (APP GR3), in force 11 November 2025 (opens gov.uk)
    "18 months if you apply on or after 1 January 2027"
    Checked 7 October 2026
  6. gov.uk guidance, Graduate visa: Overview; Immigration Rules, Appendix Skilled Worker, SW 12.2(f) and SW 12.3 (opens gov.uk)
    "You cannot extend your Graduate visa. However, you may be able to switch to a different visa, for example a Skilled Worker visa."
    Checked 7 October 2026
  7. gov.uk guidance, High Potential Individual (HPI) visa: Overview (opens gov.uk)
    "An HPI visa lasts for 2 years. If you have a PhD or other doctoral qualification, it will last for 3 years."
    Checked 7 October 2026
  8. Immigration Rules, Appendix High Potential Individual, HPI 5.1 (opens gov.uk)
    "You must have been awarded your qualification in the last 5 years."
    Checked 7 October 2026
  9. gov.uk guidance, High Potential Individual (HPI) visa: Eligibility (opens gov.uk)
    "UK universities are not eligible. If you’re already in the UK on a student visa you may be able to apply for a Graduate visa."
    Checked 7 October 2026
  10. gov.uk guidance, High Potential Individual (HPI) visa: Eligibility; Immigration Rules, Appendix High Potential Individual, HPI 1.6 (opens gov.uk)
    "You can only apply for an HPI visa once."
    Checked 7 October 2026
  11. gov.uk guidance, High Potential Individual (HPI) visa: Overview (opens gov.uk)
    "However, you may be able to switch to a different visa, for example a Skilled Worker visa. You can switch to a different visa before your HPI visa expires."
    Checked 7 October 2026
  12. Bank of America, Global Corporate and Investment Banking Analyst Programme, London (opens careers.bankofamerica.com)
    "Please be aware that whilst we are able to consider applications from workers from outside of the EEA, we can only employ individuals where we [...]"
    Checked 7 October 2026
  13. Lazard, Financial Advisory Analyst Programme, London (opens lazard.com)
    "Lazard will sponsor eligible candidates for work visas. You are responsible for ensuring that you understand the eligibility criteria for the United Kingdom and complete [...]"
    Checked 7 October 2026
  14. PJT Partners, Full-Time Analyst Program, London (opens pjtpartners.com)
    "We encourage all candidates to apply and handle visa sponsorships on a case-by-case basis. This applies to all of our locations."
    Checked 7 October 2026
  15. Latham & Watkins, Training contract, London (opens lwcareers.com)
    "We hire globally so all students are welcome to apply. Please note that while we are able to sponsor visas for our trainees, we are [...]"
    Checked 7 October 2026
  16. Palantir, Software Engineer, New Grad, London (opens palantir.com)
    "Yes, we are supportive of visas and have a great Mobility Team who can help answer any questions or work through nuances of living and [...]"
    Checked 7 October 2026
  17. Bloomberg, 2027 Analytics & Sales (Japanese speakers), London (opens bloomberg.avature.net)
    "Sponsorship is available for this role. To be eligible you must be eligible for the UK Skilled Worker under the New Entrant Requirements* (see below)."
    Checked 7 October 2026
  18. Jane Street, Quantitative Trader, full-time new grad, London (opens janestreet.com)
    "This changes from office to office, and depending on the role. Check with your recruiter if you’re not sure whether we’ll sponsor for the position [...]"
    Checked 7 October 2026

Updated Checked against gov.uk on

What changed

  • 7 October 2026: First published.

This is a playbook, not immigration advice. Before you act, check the rule on gov.uk or ask a regulated immigration adviser or a solicitor.