Internship
Closes in 9 days
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- 10-week Summer Internship in Operations at Barclays in London.
- Gain hands-on experience in KYC, transaction monitoring, and process improvement.
- Must be in your penultimate year of university, graduating in 2028.
- Visa sponsorship is available for eligible candidates.
- Applications close on 31 October 2026.
About the Role
This is a 10-week summer internship programme at Barclays in London, offering hands-on experience in the Operations division.
What You'll Be Doing
As an Operations Analyst Intern, you will:
- Support the day-to-day operations of the operations business division.
- Perform KYC tasks, adhering to Client Due Diligence and AML policies.
- Monitor real-time transaction flow, trade updates, and exception queues for accurate trade representation.
- Address incident, problem, and change management issues to enhance bank services.
- Support continuous improvement of operational processes and the development of best practices.
- Assist with cleared derivatives, including daily reconciliation of related fees and complex customer/product processing.
- Participate 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 and act as an advisor.
- Partner with other functions and business areas.
- Take responsibility for end results of operational processing and activities.
- Escalate policy/procedure breaches appropriately and embed new policies.
- Advise and influence decision-making within your area of expertise.
- Own and manage risk, strengthening controls and delivering work in line with relevant rules and regulations.
- 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 using acquired technical experience.
- Guide and persuade team members, communicating complex 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
- You must be in your penultimate year of university, graduating in 2028.
- You should have a customer-first mindset and a natural curiosity for what's next.
- You are quick to adapt, eager to explore new technologies, and comfortable turning complex data into clear stories.
Location
- London (Canary Wharf, the heart of London’s financial district).
Visa Sponsorship
- Barclays will accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship and will provide a skilled worker visa for successful applicants who meet Home Office eligibility criteria.
- Successful applicants not eligible for a skilled worker visa must have their own legal right to work in the UK from June 2027 to August 2027.
Application Deadline
- The closing date for applications is 31 October 2026.
- Applications may close early due to high volume, so early submission is recommended.