Internship
Closes in 9 days
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 10-week paid summer internship in Operations at Barclays in Knutsford.
- Gain hands-on experience in KYC, transaction monitoring, and process improvement.
- Must be in your penultimate year of university, graduating in 2028.
- Barclays offers visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.
- Applications close on 31 October 2026.
About the Role
This 10-week summer internship programme offers a chance to dive into real projects, gain hands-on experience, and shape your future within Barclays' Operations division.
What You'll Do
Support the day-to-day operations of the business division, providing insights and expertise to help senior colleagues make informed decisions, develop new products and services, and identify new market opportunities. Specific accountabilities include:
- Performing KYC tasks in line with Client Due Diligence and AML policies.
- Monitoring real-time transaction flow, trade updates, and exception queues.
- Addressing incident, problem, and change management issues.
- Supporting continuous improvement of operational processes and development of best practices.
- Providing support for cleared derivatives, including daily reconciliation of related fees.
- Participating in training and development programs.
Analyst Expectations
- Perform prescribed activities in a timely and high-standard manner, driving continuous improvement.
- Develop technical expertise in your work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
- Partner with other functions and business areas.
- Take responsibility for end results of operational processing and activities.
- Escalate policy/procedure breaches and take responsibility for embedding new policies.
- Advise and influence decision-making within your area of expertise.
- Manage risk and strengthen controls in relation to your work.
- Maintain and build an understanding of how your sub-function integrates with the wider function and organisation.
- Make evaluative judgements based on factual analysis, paying attention to detail.
- Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions using acquired technical experience.
- Communicate complex or sensitive information.
- Act as a contact point for stakeholders outside your immediate function.
About the Programme
- Spend 10 weeks diving into real projects, gaining hands-on experience, and shaping your future.
- Receive full support, take on meaningful responsibilities, and build lasting connections.
- Discover what makes Barclays' culture unique.
Who You Are
- In your penultimate year of university, graduating in 2028.
- Possess a customer-first mindset.
- Have a natural curiosity for what's next.
- Quick to adapt, eager to explore new technologies.
- Comfortable turning complex data into clear, compelling stories.
Location
Knutsford
Benefits
- Barclays will provide a skilled worker visa for successful applicants who meet the Home Office’s eligibility criteria.
- Opportunity to work in a world-class, sustainable workspace that fosters collaboration and wellbeing.
- Access to a vibrant community with clubs and activities.
- Easy access via free shuttle buses from nearby transport hubs and onsite parking.