Moelis Internship 2027–2028: Programs, Deadlines & How to Apply

Quick Facts

Last updated: October 2026

Moelis & Company earned Vault’s #3 overall ranking on the Banking 25 in 2026 and stands as the only advisory-only firm in the top three. For the 2027–2028 cycle (you apply in late 2026 and early 2027, you intern in summer 2028), the first summer 2028 posting is already live: Moelis posted its 2028 Summer Analyst, Investment Banking role in Houston on October 5, 2026, with an application deadline of December 14, 2026. The other US offices haven’t posted yet. Applications for summer 2028 in New York, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco are expected to open around late December 2026 and close around mid-January 2027, because Moelis says US Summer Analyst applications typically open in the December of your sophomore year, and the summer 2027 postings for those offices closed January 12 to 19, 2026. So if you’re reading this in October 2026, you’re on time for Houston and early for every other US office. But here’s the catch: the main window lasts only a few weeks, so the financial modeling evidence you build this fall decides how far your application gets.

What Is a Moelis Internship?

A Moelis internship is a paid, 10-week Summer Analyst placement at an elite boutique investment bank that runs a purely advisory model with no lending, sales and trading, or proprietary activities. The program begins with a one-week intensive global training bootcamp in New York covering financial modeling, valuation, and presentations, then staffs interns on active M&A advisory and restructuring mandates for the remaining nine weeks. And because Moelis uses a generalist staffing model, you won’t be siloed into a single industry group: one week you might work on a sponsor-backed deal, the next on an industrials carve-out, and the following week on a restructuring mandate. With $1.517 billion in FY2025 revenue, 1,500+ completed M&A deals totaling $2.6 trillion in transaction volume, and a record Q1 2026, Moelis offers the deal flow and exit opportunities of a much larger platform alongside the small-class intimacy that only a 1,300-person firm can provide.

When Do Moelis Internship Applications Open for 2027–2028?

Moelis posts its US Summer Analyst roles office by office, each with its own deadline. In the summer 2027 cycle, Houston went first (its deadline was December 14, 2025), and the New York, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Life Sciences, Capital Markets and Private Capital Advisory postings went up between mid-December 2025 and mid-January 2026 and closed January 12 to 19, 2026. The summer 2028 cycle has started the same way: the 2028 Summer Analyst, Investment Banking role in Houston was posted October 5, 2026 and closes December 14, 2026. Applications for summer 2028 at the other US offices are expected to open around late December 2026 and close around mid-January 2027, with first-round interviews expected from January to March 2027, Superdays from February to April 2027, and offers after that. Juniors take note: two late summer 2027 roles are also open right now for students graduating December 2027 to July 2028, Private Capital Advisory LP-led Secondaries in New York (deadline October 16, 2026) and Capital Structure Advisory in Dallas (deadline October 25, 2026). So the proof you bring to a summer 2028 application needs to be built this fall, because the main window lasts only a few weeks.

How to read this page: our dates come from tracking previous recruiting cycles and daily posting data. Treat them as informed estimates based on historical patterns, not confirmed dates. The company's official careers page is always the most current source. If a role is posted there, go by that, even if this page suggests the window hasn't opened yet.

Why You Must Apply the Week Applications Open

Moelis reviews applications on a rolling basis, and the data confirms it. The firm explicitly advises applying within 48 hours of portal opening because most positions fill during the initial wave of recruiting. Only about 15 to 20% of applicants advance past resume screening, and referrals receive priority review with higher pass-through rates. And the Suited Assessment arrives shortly after you submit, so your clock starts the moment your application lands. Waiting for a deadline that technically still exists is a losing strategy when the seats are already claimed.

Which Moelis Internship Programs Should You Target?

Moelis runs an advisory-only model with generalist staffing, which means summer analysts rotate across deal types and industries rather than being assigned to a single group. The table below covers the main programs and the advisory focus areas you’ll touch during your rotation.

See all open student roles, each with its own application deadline, on the Moelis Campus Application Center. Note that candidates can only apply to one office location per program, and the global training week is held in New York regardless of your assigned office.

What Are the Eligibility Requirements?

Moelis publishes consistent requirements across its Summer Analyst postings:

• Year: for the 2028 Summer Analyst program, undergraduates graduating between December 2028 and July 2029, so you apply as a sophomore and intern as a rising senior. Sophomores are also eligible for the Leadership Development Program (LDP) and diversity pipeline programs.

• GPA: 3.7+ preferred (competitive standard); median successful candidates average 3.7 to 3.9. Any major accepted; STEM majors and humanities backgrounds with strong quantitative aptitude are actively considered.

• Work authorization: must be authorized to work in the United States (or relevant office location). Moelis sponsors CPT for summer programs. H-1B sponsorship for full-time positions is selective and case-by-case. STEM OPT extension available for candidates with STEM-designated degrees.

• Availability: full 10-week commitment, June through August, at the assigned location. Candidates can only apply to one office.

Does Moelis Have a Hard GPA Cutoff?

No. Moelis doesn’t publish a hard cutoff, but the competitive standard is 3.7+, and median successful candidates average 3.7 to 3.9. Given the approximately 1 to 2% overall acceptance rate, the filter is effective even if unstated. Still, strong prior finance internships, target school enrollment, and genuine networking can partially compensate for a GPA below 3.7. Unlike many bulge brackets, Moelis sponsors CPT for summer programs, making the internship accessible to F-1 visa holders who secure curricular authorization through their university.

What Skills Does Moelis Look For, and How Do You Build Them?

Eight official Moelis job descriptions tell a consistent story. Financial modeling and valuation both appear in all eight. Analytical and quantitative skills hit 100% as well. But the soft-skill signal is just as clear: communication scores 88% and teamwork hits 75%. What does that pattern reveal? Moelis hires candidates who can build an LBO model and also explain restructuring mechanics to a client in plain language.

How Is Demand for Finance Interns Moving Right Now?

Build These Skills Before You Apply

Every top skill in the chart maps to a remote Externship where you finish a real company project before the window opens.

How tight is the overlap? The Yinan Zhao deliverable is a full valuation model in the Summer Analyst posting’s exact vocabulary, the Attronica project produces FP&A analysis that maps directly to the accounting fundamentals Moelis tests in interviews, and the HP Tech Ventures project builds the deal-sourcing and industry research muscle that a generalist rotation demands. And all three end on client-ready presentations, which is the "preparing analytical materials" line item that seven of eight JDs share.

What Is the Moelis Application and Interview Process Like?

Moelis runs a five-stage funnel, and the rolling timeline means each stage can start within days of the previous one:

1. Apply through the Moelis Campus Application Center, the student board linked from moelis.com/careers, with your resume and application materials. Each posting has its own deadline (Houston, summer 2028: December 14, 2026); community reports say early applicants receive priority consideration, so apply in the first week.

2. Suited Assessment arrives within 1 to 2 weeks of submission. A 30-minute behavioral and cognitive test measuring 50+ traits predictive of IB success, including attention to detail, critical reasoning, and logical thinking. You take it once and can share results with any firm that uses Suited.

3. First-round interview follows 2 to 4 weeks after the assessment. A 30-minute phone or Zoom call with 1 to 2 junior bankers (analysts or associates) covering resume walkthrough, "Why IB?", "Why Moelis?", and 2 to 3 technical questions on valuation and accounting.

4. Superday at the Moelis office (typically 399 Park Avenue, NYC). Three to five back-to-back 30-minute interviews with bankers spanning analyst to managing director level. Junior bankers drill technical knowledge (DCF, valuation, LBO). Senior bankers focus on behavioral fit, market awareness, and commercial instinct.

5. Offer extended within 24 to 48 hours post-Superday with a 1 to 2 week decision deadline.

Yet the speed of the funnel can surprise you: once your application enters the rolling queue, the Suited Assessment arrives within days, and first-round calls can follow within weeks. Glassdoor data shows a difficulty rating of 3.1 out of 5 with 62% positive interview experiences across 312+ entries. Prepare for the technical bar before you submit, because the timeline doesn’t give you a prep window after the process starts.

What Students on Reddit Say

Three community threads show what the experience looks like from the inside.

How Do You Stand Out When the Summer 2028 Window Opens?

Three moves, all executable before the window opens. First, apply in the first week a posting goes live; the main summer 2028 window is expected to last only a few weeks, so create alerts on the Moelis Campus Application Center and Handshake now. Second, build evidence in the JD’s exact language: financial modeling, valuation, and analytical thinking are the top three skill clusters, and a finished project in any of them answers behavioral questions with artifacts rather than anecdotes. Third, prepare for every stage before you submit, because the Suited Assessment arrives within days and the first-round interview follows within weeks. There’s no breathing room in a short window, and a summer 2028 Superday can land as early as February 2027. So your prep needs to be front-loaded rather than reactive.

What Other Companies Should You Consider?

Moelis competes in the elite boutique tier. If you’re targeting advisory-focused investment banking internships, these are the closest comparisons in prestige, culture, and timeline.

Our finance internships summer 2027 guide maps the full landscape of bulge bracket and boutique timelines in one place.

FAQ

Does Moelis sponsor work visas for summer interns?

Moelis sponsors CPT (Curricular Practical Training) for summer programs, allowing international students on F-1 visas to participate. H-1B sponsorship for full-time positions is selective and handled case-by-case. STEM degree holders may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, extending US work eligibility to 3 years post-graduation.

What GPA do I need for a Moelis internship?

Moelis prefers 3.7+ GPA, with median successful candidates averaging 3.7 to 3.9. This isn’t an absolute cutoff but is a strong filter given the approximately 1 to 2% acceptance rate. Strong prior finance experience, target school enrollment, and genuine networking can partially compensate.

When should I apply for the Summer 2028 Moelis internship?

Now, if you want Houston: the 2028 Summer Analyst, Investment Banking role in Houston was posted October 5, 2026 and closes December 14, 2026. For the other US offices, applications for summer 2028 are expected to open around late December 2026 and close around mid-January 2027, because Moelis says US Summer Analyst applications typically open in the December of your sophomore year, and the summer 2027 postings for those offices closed January 12 to 19, 2026. You can apply to only one location, and you must complete the Suited assessment. Start networking now (fall 2026), and if you’re a sophomore, apply to the Leadership Development Program by October 22, 2026.

Is Moelis a target for private equity recruiting?

Yes. Moelis is among the top exit platforms for mega-fund PE. Analysts regularly place at KKR, Blackstone, Apollo, Carlyle, and Warburg Pincus. The firm’s advisory-only model means 100% of analysts gain pure M&A and restructuring experience, which PE firms value highly. Roughly 70 to 80% of analysts exit to buy-side roles after 2 years.

What is the Superday like at Moelis?

You’ll have 3 to 5 back-to-back 30-minute interviews with bankers across seniority levels. Junior bankers drill technical knowledge (DCF, valuation, accounting, LBO modeling). Senior bankers focus on behavioral fit, market awareness, and commercial instinct. Offers are typically extended within 24 to 48 hours of the Superday with a 1 to 2 week decision deadline.

What is the return offer rate?

Community estimates suggest 75 to 80%+ of summer analysts receive full-time offers. One Wall Street Oasis data point cited 98.9%, though this may reflect a specific year. Moelis invests heavily in intern development and views the summer program as a trial run for full-time employment. Offer decisions are informed by mid-summer and final reviews.

What is the Suited Assessment?

The Suited Assessment is a 30-minute behavioral and cognitive test that Moelis requires for US and UK applicants. It measures 50+ traits predictive of IB success, including attention to detail, critical reasoning, and logical thinking. You take it once and can share your results with any firm that uses Suited. It can’t be crammed for in the traditional sense because it measures behavioral traits rather than knowledge.

How does Moelis differ from other elite boutiques?

Moelis is the only top-3 Vault firm that is purely advisory (no capital markets, research, or sales and trading). It uses a generalist staffing model where analysts gain cross-sector and cross-product exposure, unlike Evercore’s industry-group model. Moelis has a stronger restructuring franchise (#3 by deal count 2021 to 2025) than Evercore but a smaller footprint than Lazard globally. Founded in 2007 and led by founder Ken Moelis (Executive Chairman), the firm has a more entrepreneurial, founder-driven culture than legacy institutions.

The summer 2028 window runs office by office on short deadlines, starting with Houston on December 14, 2026. Spend the runway building proof: a remote Externship turns "interested in finance" into a finished project that a rolling application can point at.