BGL's Summer Analyst Program Ranked #2 Investment Banking Internship in the U.S. by Vault

Vault's ranking reflects BGL's dedication to providing a robust and structured investment banking internship program for rising college seniors

CLEVELAND, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL), a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Vault has ranked BGL's Investment Banking Summer Analyst Program #2 on its 2027 Top 10 Investment Banking Internships list.

Vault, a leader in data-driven employer rankings and reviews, ranked BGL second on its list of 2027 investment banking internships, rising seven spots from BGL's placement at ninth in 2026. The annual rankings reflect interns' own assessments of quality-of-life factors, including culture, satisfaction, compensation, business outlook, work-life balance, and training, along with their views of each firm's prestige relative to its peers.

BGL earned additional recognition in the following categories:

• Ranked #2 for Finance Internships
• Ranked #13 for Best Internships (across all industries and categories, nationwide)
• Received recognition across seven quality-of-life categories:
  • Compensation
  • Quality of assignments;
  • Real-life experience;
  • Employment prospects;
  • Overall career development;
  • Training & mentoring; and
  • Culture of acceptance

Effram E. Kaplan and Andrew K. Petryk, Co-Chief Executive Officers for BGL, stated, "Earning recognition from Vault for a second consecutive year—and rising to #2 from #9—reflects the strength of BGL's culture and the long-term perspective and collaborative approach that guide our firm. We believe strongly in investing in people, giving interns and junior professionals meaningful experiences, hands-on learning, and opportunities to grow. This recognition is particularly meaningful because it is based on feedback from the interns who experienced the program firsthand."

Over the course of nine weeks, BGL's Summer Analyst Program provides interns with experience and knowledge through technical training, mentorship, a case competition, and access to live deal work across all of the industries BGL serves. That industry vertical coverage spans Consumer, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Industrials, Infrastructure, Services, Technology, and Real Estate.

As the firm continues to increase its sector coverage, the Summer Analyst Program supports BGL's long-term talent pipeline. Over the past three years, BGL has achieved an average offer acceptance rate of 94%, and many interns return as full-time analysts, helping the firm develop the next generation of talent to support its continued growth.

As the recruiting season approaches, BGL's Campus Recruiting team is about to kick off their Emerging Leaders Webinar Series, a series designed to provide college sophomores with foundational knowledge, career development insights, and practical tips for interviewing and launching their careers.

To learn more about these and other opportunities available at BGL, visit our Careers page.

About Brown Gibbons Lang & Company
Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) is a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm focused on the global middle market. The firm advises private and public corporations and private equity groups on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructurings, business valuations and opinions, and other strategic matters. BGL has offices in Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Los Angeles, and New York, and real estate offices in Chicago and Cleveland. The firm is also a founding member of REACH Cross-Border Mergers & Acquisitions, enabling BGL to service clients in 30 countries around the world. Securities transactions are conducted through Brown, Gibbons, Lang & Company Securities, LLC, an affiliate of Brown Gibbons Lang & Company LLC and a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC. For more information, please visit www.bglco.com. 

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