Key Takeaways
- Gain 3-6 months of immersive experience in Barclays' Sales, Trading and Structuring division.
- Ideal for penultimate or final year students in any discipline with an interest in business or finance.
- Opportunity to work on research, client interactions, and financial modelling in London.
- Visa sponsorship is available for eligible candidates.
About the Role
This internship offers a 3-6 month immersive experience in Barclays' markets division, providing insights into the role of a Full-time Analyst.
What You'll Be Doing
As an Off-Cycle Analyst, you will:
- Participate in the day-to-day activities of the markets division.
- Execute research projects and prepare presentations and reports.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on business initiatives.
- Identify opportunities, develop business cases, and manage the launch of new products and services.
- Manage client relationships and provide customer service support.
- Develop and implement financial models and strategies.
- Research industries or products, reporting findings to your team.
- Monitor markets and help formulate trade ideas.
- Perform analyses on fundamental and technical data.
- Attend client meetings or calls with traders, salespeople, and research colleagues.
Analyst Expectations
- Perform prescribed activities in a timely and high-standard manner, driving continuous improvement.
- Develop in-depth technical knowledge and experience in your assigned area.
- Understand underlying principles and concepts within your area of expertise.
- Partner with other functions and business areas.
- Take responsibility for end results of operational processing and activities.
- Escalate breaches of policies/procedures appropriately.
- Take responsibility for embedding new policies/procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
- Advise and influence decision-making within your area of expertise.
- Own risk management and strengthening controls.
- Deliver work in line with relevant rules, regulations, and codes of conduct.
- Maintain and build an understanding of how your sub-function integrates with the wider function and organisation.
- Make evaluative judgments 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 Markets at Barclays
Markets is the financial barometer of world events at Barclays. We help institutional investors identify market opportunities, manage risk, and generate returns. Our teams provide market insights, execution services, and tailored risk management and financing solutions.
Who We're Looking For
- You must be in your penultimate or final year of your degree, in any discipline.
- A keen interest in business or finance with a curiosity to learn.
- We value resourcefulness, teamwork, enthusiasm, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
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. If you are not eligible for a skilled worker visa, you will need your own legal right to work in the UK on a full-time basis for the duration of the programme.
Working in London
Our global HQ is in Canary Wharf, at the heart of London’s financial district. This location offers opportunities to explore all the many functions and opportunities of a global financial giant and collaborate on innovations redefining the future of finance.