Key Takeaways
- 10-week summer internship programme for students in their penultimate year of university (graduating in 2028).
- Gain hands-on experience in Internal Audit at Barclays, supporting audit planning, fieldwork, and issue resolution.
- Based in Knutsford, with visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates.
- Applications close on 31 October 2026, but may close earlier due to application volumes.
About the Role
About the Internship
Spend 10 weeks diving into real projects, gaining hands-on experience, and shaping your future. You’ll receive full support, take on meaningful responsibilities, and build lasting connections—all while discovering what makes our culture unique.
This programme is for students in their penultimate year of university, graduating in 2028.
About Barclays Internal Audit (BIA)
Barclays Internal Audit (BIA) plays a key role in our business worldwide. Independent assurance and insightful challenge are at the heart of what we do, helping to protect Barclays' assets, reputation, and sustainability, while supporting the management of current and emerging risks in an increasingly digital, technology-driven world.
We are an independent control function that provides objective, reliable, and insightful assurance to the Board and Executive Management. Known as the "third line of defence", we work closely with the business to help strengthen governance, risk management, and controls. We do this by regularly reviewing and assessing business areas across the bank, evaluating how effectively risks are managed and whether controls are operating as intended. We then report our findings and work with stakeholders to help drive meaningful improvements and ensure issues are resolved effectively.
Barclays Internal Audit is a leader in Data Analytics and other specialist areas, using innovative approaches and technology to enhance the way we provide assurance. We've built a strong reputation in the financial services industry for our expertise, fresh thinking, and forward-looking approach.
This is your chance to work in an area that has a real impact across the bank, gain unique insight into how Barclays operates, and work alongside experts who will help you build the skills, knowledge, and experience needed for a successful career.
What You'll Do
- Audit Planning: Participate in the planning of audits, including documenting the scope, process understanding, risk and control identification, and testing strategies.
- Audit Fieldwork: Complete audit fieldwork by testing key controls and drawing conclusions about their design and effectiveness.
- Issue Resolution: Discuss and agree on the factual accuracy of audit issues with the audit team, and write high-quality issues, recording management’s action plans.
- Risk Awareness: Keep up to date with risks, issues, and changes across relevant business units.
- Challenging & Compliance: Challenge others, including auditees, where appropriate to ensure the right conclusion is reached. Execute all work in full compliance with regulatory requirements and Barclays’ policies and procedures.
- Risk Assessment: Contribute to risk assessment activity.
Candidate Profile
To be considered for this opportunity, you must be in your penultimate year of university, graduating in 2028. We welcome applicants from all academic backgrounds. While a STEM degree (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) can be a great fit for the analytical nature of Internal Audit, it’s not essential. We value diverse perspectives and encourage students from any field of study to apply.
Ideally, you’ll also be naturally analytical, eager to learn, and ready to take on new challenges. You know how to manage your time, build strong relationships, and thrive in a team.
Location
Knutsford. The campus is set in 64 acres of gardens and centred around the historic Radbroke Hall, blending heritage with innovation. It is being redeveloped into a world-class, sustainable workspace that fosters collaboration and wellbeing. Colleagues enjoy a vibrant community with clubs and activities. Free shuttle buses from nearby transport hubs and onsite parking are available.
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 for a skilled worker visa. Successful applicants who are not eligible to receive a skilled worker visa will be required to have their own legal right to work in the UK on a full-time basis from June 2027 to August 2027.
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is 31 October 2026. Please note that this vacancy may close ahead of the advertised date due to application volumes, and we therefore recommend submitting your application as early as possible.