TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Gain hands-on experience in Capital Markets at a leading global investment bank.
- Participate in real projects, from research to client interaction and deal execution.
- Open to penultimate or final year students of any discipline.
- 10-week programme in London during summer 2027.
- Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates.
About the Role
This 10-week programme offers an in-depth introduction to the Capital Markets division at Barclays, a leading global investment bank. You will participate in the day-to-day activities of the division, contributing to informed decision-making, product development, and market opportunity identification.
What You'll Do
- Execute research projects to support strategic decision-making.
- Prepare presentations and reports to communicate research findings.
- Collaborate with senior management and cross-functional teams on capital markets initiatives.
- Identify opportunities, develop business cases, and manage the deployment of new products and services.
- Manage client relationships and provide customer service support.
- Develop and implement financial models and strategies.
- Work on live deals and deal proposals.
Analyst Expectations
- Perform prescribed activities in a timely and high-standard manner, driving continuous improvement.
- Develop in-depth technical knowledge and a thorough understanding of principles within your area of expertise.
- Act as an advisor where appropriate.
- Partner with other functions and business areas.
- Take responsibility for end results of operational processing and activities.
- Escalate breaches of policies/procedures and take responsibility for embedding new policies/procedures.
- Advise and influence decision-making within your area of expertise.
- Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls.
- Maintain and build an understanding of how your sub-function integrates with the wider organisation.
- Make evaluative judgements based on factual analysis, paying attention to detail.
- Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions based on acquired technical experience.
- Communicate complex or sensitive information.
- Act as a contact point for stakeholders outside your immediate function.
Programme Overview
- Join a 10-week programme during the summer of your penultimate or final year of university.
- Engage in real projects, offering a comprehensive business overview.
- Be guided by a mentor and line manager.
- Learn from specialist areas including equity and debt origination, loans, structuring, risk management, and syndication within business units such as Debt Capital Markets (GTC), Risk Solutions Group (GTC), Sustainable Banking Group (GTC), Equity Capital Markets (CM), Fixed Income Syndicate (CM), Leveraged Finance Syndicate (CM), and Leveraged Finance (CM).
Who We're Looking For
- Students in their penultimate or final year of study, in any discipline.
- A keen interest in business and finance.
- Curiosity to learn.
- Resourcefulness, teamwork, enthusiasm, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Visa Sponsorship
Barclays will accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK and will provide a skilled worker visa for successful applicants if they meet the Home Office’s eligibility criteria. Successful applicants not eligible for a skilled worker visa will need their own legal right to work in the UK from June 2027 to August 2027.
Location
London (Canary Wharf, the heart of London’s financial district).