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Internships at Barclays

Our internships are the perfect introduction to the world of financial services. You’ll be immersed in your chosen business area, learning from our people and taking on real business challenges.

Wherever you join us, you’ll discover a platform to help you absorb the essential skills and knowledge you’ll need to progress on your journey at Barclays. You’ll receive genuine support and encouragement, with both senior and junior mentors to guide you; and you’ll have the opportunity to take part in networking and social events. We want you to feel part of our community from the very start.

Millions of people across the world rely on our payment solutions. From credit cards to contactless, from wearables to phone payments, our teams create innovative ways to pay that meet the evolving and changing demands of global commerce.

This is your opportunity to work and learn within a diverse, creative and growing team across strategy, digital, product and analytics, while gaining an understanding of our international businesses. We’ll immerse you in our culture, involve you in real projects and help you build the skills to take your career forward.

What to expect

This is a fascinating in-depth introduction to our business. You’ll take on responsibility from day one with extensive training to kick-start your learning, a line manager to guide and challenge you, and a buddy and mentor to support you, as you build your knowledge and skills. Working with colleagues across teams and across diverse businesses, you’ll be fully encouraged to explore every opportunity that comes your way.

How you’ll develop

You’ll be surprised by what you can achieve in one summer. From beginning to end, we’ll do everything in our power to make sure you get the very most from your internship.

We’ll surround you with challenging projects and opportunities to grow and learn. We’ll keep you motivated with encouragement, feedback and support as you build your leadership skills, technical know-how and business acumen. We’ll help you connect with mentors, and network with colleagues and senior leaders alike. You’ll get the chance to give back to the community through volunteer events. And if you really impress us, this could be the beginning of an incredible career. We invite top-performing interns to join us as full-time analysts after graduation.

Who thrives here

Although coursework in business would be ideal, we welcome people of any educational background. To make the most of this opportunity, you’ll be curious and creative, agile and adaptable. You’ll be great at communicating and collaborating – motivated by pace and pressure and driven to achieve. You’ll also be ready to develop a deep understanding of what we do, why we do it, and how your role impacts on our business outcomes. These are qualities that people at Barclays have in abundance, and we’ll help you develop and strengthen them from the day you arrive.

Key information

Date live Sep. 05, 2023

Business Area Barclays International

Area of Expertise Campus – Summer Intern

Contract Summer Internship

Reference Code 00284015

Job description

Summer Internship Programme Overview

Join us as a summer intern and discover the world of finance and technology. Dive into our culture, engaging in real projects that offer a comprehensive business overview. Select your desired business area for an in-depth introduction, taking on immediate responsibility guided by a mentor and line manager. Forge connections, explore new horizons, and unlock growth opportunities in this 10 week journey. Join us during the summer of your penultimate year of university to build skills, expand knowledge, and embark on an impactful path towards a promising career.

Why the Barclaycard Payments Summer Intern Programme?

As a Barclaycard Payments Analyst, you’ll join the team that stands as the leading credit card issuer in the UK, Germany, Spain, Portugal and the Nordics. At a time when success relies on innovation and visionary technological advancement, your enthusiasm and drive will help us stay ahead of the curve. It’ll be a challenge every day, but one where you’ll find huge support – from an expert team spread across 44 locations. Build a successful career within a changing industry, and gain the training and support to explore where your talent belongs.

Real responsibility, right away

During the programme, you’ll find your way within our Cards & Payments function. With real responsibility from day one, you’ll find a line manager who’ll challenge and guide you, and a buddy and mentor to support you in your development journey.

Working with colleagues across teams and across diverse businesses, you’ll be fully encouraged to explore new opportunities. Many of our interns take on additional projects, work shadow and network in different teams to make the most of their experience with us.

Barclaycard Payments at Barclays

Millions of people across the world rely on our payment solutions. From credit cards to contactless, from wearables to phone payments, our teams create innovative ways to pay that meet the evolving and changing demands of global commerce.

This is your opportunity to work and learn within a diverse, creative and growing team across strategy, digital, product and analytics, while gaining an understanding of our international businesses. We’ll immerse you in our culture, involve you in real projects and help you build the skills to take your career forward.

Who we’re looking for

To be considered for this programme, you mustbe pursuing an undergraduate degree in your penultimate year in any discipline.

Ideally, you’ll have a keen interest in learning new technologies. We value resourcefulness, teamwork, enthusiasm and an entrepreneurial spirit, all of which might be showcased through your involvement in extracurricular activities.

Working in London

If you love the buzz of city life, our global HQ is the place to be. Our London hub is in Canary Wharf, at the heart of London’s financial district. Here, you won’t just be perfectly placed to explore the nation’s capital; you’ll be in a place where you can explore all the many functions and opportunities of a global financial giant. And if you’re technically minded, you’ll get more from your tech career by collaborating with other brilliant minds on game-changing innovations that are redefining the future of finance.

It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.