Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 3-6 month internship within a Quantitative Finance team at Barclays.
- Develop and implement quantitative models, design trading platforms, and conduct data analysis.
- Requires a postgraduate qualification in a STEM subject with strong programming skills (Python, C++, Java).
- Based in London, with visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates.
About the Role
This internship programme brings quantitative and analytical expertise to bear across Barclays' Markets and Risk businesses. Early Careers colleagues are expected to play an important role in the design and development of risk management and trading strategies, through the use of quantitative analysis, mathematical modelling, and technology, with the aim of optimising trading processes, development practices, systems and infrastructure as well as identifying growth and investment opportunities.
What You'll Do
- Develop and implement quantitative models and strategies to enhance decision-making, pricing, and risk management.
- Design and maintain high-performance trading platforms and risk systems, integrating new features to improve reliability and user experience.
- Conduct research and data analysis to uncover market trends and drive innovation through advanced methodologies and technologies.
- Collaborate with traders, sales teams, and stakeholders in Risk and Finance to deliver customized solutions and translate business needs into scalable tech tools.
- Work cross-functionally with compliance, IT, and strategy teams to resolve system issues and continuously improve trading infrastructure.
Off-Cycle Internship Overview
Join us on an Off Cycle Internship for 3-6 months working within one of our Quant focused business areas. Immerse yourself in our work and culture and gain invaluable insights with this longer internship.
Quantitative Finance at Barclays
Our teams are an integral part of the bank, managing algorithmic trading strategies, researching and developing models and producing data analysis tools for valuation and risk management across various business areas at Barclays. Applying to our program provides the opportunity to join one of our specialist teams, including:
Markets Quantitative Analytics (Markets QA)
Markets Quantitative Analytics develops the models, data science and insights that underpin trading, risk management and decision-making across Global Markets. By combining quantitative research, technology and market expertise, the team automates strategies, enhances analytics and delivers scalable solutions that improve franchise performance.
Risk Quantitative Analytics (Risk QA)
Risk Quantitative Analytics develops the models, analytics and technology that enable Barclays to measure, manage and optimise financial risk across the firm. By combining quantitative research and software engineering, the team delivers data-driven insights and scalable solutions that support decision-making, regulatory compliance and risk management.
Electronic Trading (eTrading)
Markets Electronic develops, operates and governs Barclays' global electronic trading capabilities, delivering the platforms, algorithms, quantitative models, client connectivity and automation that enable clients to trade seamlessly across asset classes at scale. The team combines trading, quantitative research, data science, technology, and risk control expertise to drive revenue growth, market-making, execution quality, resilience and innovation across Global Markets' eTrading franchise.
Who We're Looking For
- Logical problem-solvers.
- You’ll have completed (or be in your final year of) a postgraduate qualification (Master’s degree or higher) in a technical discipline such as Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Economics, Statistics, Stochastic Calculus, Computer Science, or other STEM subjects.
- Strong programming skills, particularly Python, C++, or Java.
- Great communication and collaboration skills – driven to identify the best solution to a problem and then motivated to deliver that solution at pace.
- Ready to develop a deep understanding of what we do, why we do it, and how your role impacts our business outcomes.
Working in London
Our global HQ is in Canary Wharf, at the heart of London’s financial district. Here, you’ll be perfectly placed to explore the nation’s capital and all the many functions and opportunities of a global financial giant. If you’re technically minded, you’ll get more from your tech career by collaborating with other brilliant minds on game-changing innovations that are redefining the future of finance.