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.
Research is an ideas factory. We dig deep into the underlying factors that affect the world’s financial markets and provide insights that empower our clients to take key strategic and investment decisions. Research is a centre of subject-matter expertise on the companies, markets and securities that we cover, delivering real-time intelligence and long-term vision. It’s vital to the performance of our global investment bank.
About the role
This internship will put you right at the heart of the action. We’ll give you the skills and knowledge to get involved in the incisive, responsive analysis behind ambitious business strategies. From there, you’ll begin applying an analytical approach within your team, building your capabilities across a wide range of challenges including valuation, accounting and financial modelling. We’ll give you a true understanding of the importance of high quality, innovative research, and encourage you to take every opportunity to show us what you can do.
What to expect
You’ll take on responsibility from day one with in-depth 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. You’ll work closely with a senior analyst to analyze industry trends and company financials, taking on a wide range of challenges from building financial models and gathering insights, to producing reports and developing marketing ideas.
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
We welcome people of any educational background, but you should have a keen analytical mind and a strong interest in business and finance. You’ll be great at communicating and collaborating – motivated by pace and pressure and driven to achieve and search for the best solution. 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. 06, 2023
Business Area Barclays International
Area of Expertise Campus – Front Office Summer Intern
Contract Summer Internship
Reference Code 00283718
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 or final year of university to build skills, expand knowledge and embark on an impactful path towards a promising career.
Why the Equity Research Summer Intern Programme?
Barclays’ award-winning Equity Research team provides expert knowledge to enable both internal and external clients to make informed investment decisions.
Covering over 2,500 companies globally, our Equity Research team offers actionable insights and innovative products every day.
As a summer analyst, you’ll spend the summer with our Equity Research team, gaining valuable experience and having a genuine impact on our business.
Under the direction of a senior analyst, you’ll contribute ideas and insights to investment theses and reports. You may:
Analyse industry macro trends and company financials
Build and maintain financial models and industry databases
Gather, synthesise and interpret data from publications and other sources
Assist in writing research reports and notes
Develop marketing materials for clients, with the opportunity to participate in client meetings
Research at Barclays
Research is an ideas factory. We dig deep into the underlying factors that affect the world’s financial markets and provide insights that empower our clients to take key strategic and investment decisions.
Research is a centre of subject-matter expertise on the companies, markets and securities that we cover, delivering real-time intelligence and long-term vision. It’s vital to the performance of our global investment bank.
Who we’re looking for
To be considered for this programme you must be in your penultimate or final year – in any discipline.
Ideally, you’ll have a keen interest in business and finance and a curiosity to learn.
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 of the many functions and opportunities of a global financial giant.
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.
Barclays is a British universal bank. We are diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Our businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by our service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group.
With over 325 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 40 countries and employs approximately 83,500 people. Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide.
Barclays is a trading name of Barclays Bank PLC and its subsidiaries. Barclays Bank PLC is registered in England and is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Registered in England. Registered No. 1026167. Registered office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP.
