Banking Summer Internship Programme 2027 London

This 10-week internship offers a comprehensive business overview within Barclays' Investment Banking division. You will gain broad exposure to different clients and transactions, focusing on specialist areas.

Accountabilities

• Collaborate on live deals and client pitches, supporting the team in advising corporate clients and delivering structured solutions.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.
• Participate in training and development programs.
• Identify opportunities, develop business cases, and manage the deployment of new products and services.
• Manage client relationships and provide customer service support, responding to queries and processing transactions.
• Develop and implement financial models and strategies to support decision-making.

Analyst Expectations

• Perform prescribed activities in a timely and high-standard manner, driving continuous improvement.
• Develop in-depth technical knowledge and experience in your assigned area.
• Gain a thorough understanding of underlying principles and concepts.
• (If applicable) Lead and supervise a team, guiding professional development and coordinating resources.
• (If an individual contributor) Develop technical expertise and act as an advisor.
• Impact the work of related teams and partner with other functions.
• Take responsibility for end results of operational processing and activities.
• Escalate policy breaches and take responsibility for embedding new policies for risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision-making within your area of expertise.
• Own risk management and strengthen controls.
• Maintain and build an understanding of how your sub-function integrates with the wider function and organisation.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate to achieve organisational objectives.
• Make evaluative judgements based on factual analysis and attention to detail.
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions using acquired technical experience.
• Guide and persuade team members, communicating complex information.
• Act as a contact point for stakeholders outside the immediate function.

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, Stewardship) and the Barclays Mindset (Empower, Challenge, Drive).

Summer Internship Programme Overview

Join us for a 10-week journey to discover the world of finance and technology at Barclays. You'll engage in real projects, gain immediate responsibility with mentor and line manager guidance, forge connections, and explore growth opportunities. This programme is ideal for students in their penultimate or final year of university.

Why the Investment Banking Summer Intern Programme?

Work with our Coverage and Mergers & Acquisition teams, answering strategic client questions. You will advise corporate clients on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, structured solutions, and risk management.

As a Summer Analyst, you will learn the art and science behind executing transactions. You will work on live deals and deal proposals within industry, product, or geographic groups.

Potential project work includes:

• Financial analysis and modelling
• Valuation
• Industry research
• Client due diligence
• Developing written materials, including offering memoranda and new business presentations.

Investment Banking at Barclays

Barclays is a top-tier global investment bank, offering comprehensive financial advisory, capital raising, financing, and risk management services worldwide. We provide an integrated approach to client coverage with industry and geography-specific expertise.

Who We're Looking For

• Must be in your penultimate or final year of your degree, in any discipline.
• A keen interest in business and finance, with a curiosity to learn.
• We value resourcefulness, teamwork, enthusiasm, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Barclays offers visa sponsorship for successful applicants who meet the Home Office's eligibility criteria for a skilled worker visa. If not eligible, you will need your own legal right to work in the UK for the internship period (June 2027 to August 2027).

Working in London

Our global HQ in Canary Wharf, London, places you at the heart of the financial district. Explore the capital and the many functions and opportunities within Barclays.