Capital Markets Graduate Programme 2027 London

Purpose of the Role

To participate in the day-to-day activities of the Capital Markets division, providing insights and expertise that help senior colleagues make informed decisions, develop new products and services, and identify new market opportunities.

Accountabilities

• Execution of small research projects, research to support strategic decision making, preparation of presentations and reports to communicate research findings.
• Collaboration with senior management to implement research findings for capital markets.
• Advising a broad range of corporate clients to deliver holistic, structured solutions.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.
• Participation in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Identification of opportunities, development of business cases, management of the deployment and launch of new products and services for capital markets.
• Management of client relationships and provision of customer service support to clients and customers, responding to questions about products and services, processing of transactions.
• Management of the development and implementation of financial models and strategies that support decision making in Capital Markets.

Analyst Expectations

• Perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard, consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise.
• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise.
• Lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
• For individual contributors, develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
• Impact on the work of related teams within the area.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Take responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
• Escalate breaches of policies/procedure appropriately.
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies/procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisation's products, services and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex/sensitive information.
• Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive.

Graduate Programme Overview

Join us to unlock a world of carefully curated experiences, knowledge, and connections to shape your career. You can expect all the training and support you need to make your mark on the world. We’ll empower you to help determine how we do things and where we go next. Our graduates are a vital part of our success, and we welcome applications from people from all walks of life. If you’re curious, creative and ambitious, this is a world in which you can truly belong.

Why the Capital Markets Graduate Programme?

In Capital Markets, the Investment Banking team works with clients to raise capital and manage financial risk. This includes financial advisory services, identification and origination of market opportunities, research, and economic analysis.

The Chance to Make an Impact

On this programme, you’ll develop specialist expertise as a banker. You’ll get a unique insight into our work from colleagues across Barclays, and take on your own projects with our full support. You’ll start with intensive training focused on developing skills in a particular area.

You’ll also:

• Work on live deals and deal proposals
• Prepare new business presentations
• Learn the art of executing transactions

Investment Banking at Barclays

Barclays is one of the world’s top-tier investment banks. We provide comprehensive financial advisory, capital raising, financing and risk management services to corporations, governments and financial institutions worldwide. We take an integrated approach to client coverage, providing access to bankers who have industry and geography specific expertise across all investment banking products.

Who We're Looking For

To be considered for this programme, you must be motivated and curious with a degree or expected degree, in any area. Ideally, you will have an interest in business and finance, a good work ethic and be keen to learn and develop your skill set, allowing you to deliver the best products to our clients.

This role is regulated by the FCA.

Working in London

Our global HQ is in Canary Wharf, at the heart of London’s financial district. Here, you’ll be perfectly placed to explore the nation’s capital and all the many functions and opportunities of a global financial giant. 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.