Investing and Lending Summer Internship Programme 2027 London

This internship offers a comprehensive business overview within Barclays' Investing and Lending division. You will participate in day-to-day activities, providing insights and expertise to support senior colleagues in making informed decisions, developing new products and services, and identifying market opportunities.

Accountabilities

• Execute research projects and prepare presentations and reports.
• Collaborate with senior management and cross-functional teams on business initiatives.
• Participate in training and development programs.
• Identify opportunities, develop business cases, and manage the launch of new products and services.
• Manage client relationships, provide customer service, and process transactions.
• Develop and implement financial models and strategies to support decision-making.

Analyst Expectations

• Perform activities in a timely and high-standard manner, driving continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate in-depth technical knowledge and a thorough understanding of principles within your area of expertise.
• Develop technical expertise and act as an advisor.
• Impact the work of related teams and partner with other functions.
• Take responsibility for end results and escalate policy breaches appropriately.
• Embed new policies and procedures adopted due to 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 organisation.
• 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 external stakeholders and build a network outside your team.

Summer Internship Programme Overview

This 10-week programme allows you to discover the world of finance and technology at Barclays. You will engage in real projects, gain an in-depth introduction to your chosen business area, and take on immediate responsibility guided by a mentor and line manager. This is an opportunity to build skills, expand knowledge, and embark on a path towards a promising career.

Why the Investing and Lending Summer Internship Programme?

As an intern in Investing and Lending, you will be part of an international team spanning across the UK, US, EMEA, and APAC. You may learn about:

• Barclays’ core relationship lending products for Investment Bank clients.
• The end-to-end transaction life cycle from origination and structuring to documentation and execution.
• Core credit analysis skills.
• Sustainability Linked structuring.
• A holistic approach to commercial decision making (Portfolio).
• Supporting client engagement and developing a client-focused mindset.

Investing and Lending at Barclays

This division is the centre of excellence for relationship lending across the Corporate and Investment Bank at Barclays. It is responsible for product management, development, structuring, and executing tailored lending solutions and portfolio management for Investment Bank clients.

Who we’re looking for

• You must be in your penultimate year of your degree, in any discipline.
• Ability to work effectively both in a team and independently.
• Commercial and client awareness.
• Ability to digest financial information and make informative suggestions.

Working in London

Our global HQ is located in Canary Wharf, at the heart of London’s financial district. This location offers access to the city's vibrant life and provides opportunities within a global financial giant.