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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.

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. You’ll take on projects ranging from develop stock pitches to building financial models and interpreting data. You’ll connect with and learn from a range of teams across the business.

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 00283720

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 Credit Research Summer Intern Programme?

Barclays’ award-winning Credit Research team empowers internal and external clients to make well-informed investment choices by providing expert insights.

Covering Investment Grade, High Yield, Emerging Markets, Municipals and Credit Strategy, this team offers actionable insights and innovative products daily. You can test your potential as a Summer Analyst here.

Credit Research Analysts focus on specific sectors, conducting company and industry analysis. They collaborate with both internal departments (Trading, Sales, Investment Banking) and external clients (Money Managers, Pension Funds, Hedge Funds) regularly to enhance credit market evaluation. This dynamic role involves close collaboration with Sales & Trading, offering a fast-paced engaging experience.

As a Summer Analyst, you’ll rotate through two Credit Research coverage areas, gaining hands-on experience and making meaningful contributions. Guided by a Senior Analyst, you’ll employ critical thinking to provide insights for investment theses and reports.

Responsibilities include analysing macro industry trends, maintaining financial models, gathering and interpreting data, crafting client-centric marketing materials and possibly participating in client interactions. Moreover, you’ll collaborate with our Quantitative Portfolio Strategies and Data Science teams, gaining insights into advanced financial analysis and staying abreast of the field’s latest developments.

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 with 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.