Internships at Barclays

Our internships are the perfect introduction to the world of financial services. You’ll be immersed in your chosen business area, learning from our people and taking on real business challenges.

Wherever you join us, you’ll discover a platform to help you absorb the essential skills and knowledge you’ll need to progress on your journey at Barclays. You’ll receive genuine support and encouragement, with both senior and junior mentors to guide you; and you’ll have the opportunity to take part in networking and social events. We want you to feel part of our community from the very start.

About Barclays Internal Audit

Internal Audit assists the Board and Executive Management to protect the assets, reputation and sustainability of Barclays. Barclays Internal Audit (BIA) aims to provide independent, reliable, valued, insightful and timely assurance to the Board and Executive Management over the effectiveness of governance, risk management and control over current and evolving risks, in the context of the current and expected business environment and in accordance with the International Standards definition of internal auditing. 

The chance to make an impact

It is the policy of the Board of Barclays and Barclays Bank PLC to maintain an independent internal audit function to undertake internal audit work throughout Barclays.

• Be Brilliant
• Be Impactful
• Be Agile

Real responsibility, right away

As a Summer Analyst, you’ll spend the summer with one of our business-facing or functional teams, building a solid foundation in Internal Audit through hands-on experience and exposure to experienced colleagues and senior managers. During the programme, you may participate in the following process and performance responsibilities:

Process Responsibilities:

• support the team with projects, research and other aspects of their role
• play a part in the audit delivery process through work delegated by the audit team
• consistently follow policy and procedure taking into account Barclays reputation at all times

Performance Responsibilities:

• take ownership of your learning and role performance to get the most out of the internship
• proactively take on additional tasks
• suggest practical ways of improving the work and apply where appropriate.

A place where you can thrive

At Barclays, you’ll be surrounded by people who will help you achieve your ambitions. Our collaborative, supportive environment gives you the chance to build solid relationships with senior leaders, peers and clients alike. You’ll be encouraged to work closely with experienced colleagues on a daily basis, helping you develop mentoring relationships early in your career.

During the programme, you’ll also:

• participate in formal and informal training
• connect with junior and senior mentors
• attend dedicated networking sessions and other programme events
• receive detailed performance feedback
• give back to the community through volunteer events.

And if you really impress us, this could be the beginning of an incredible career. We invite top-performing, eligible summer analysts to join us as full-time Internal Audit analysts after graduation.

To be considered for this programme, you must:

• currently be pursuing an undergraduate degree with anticipated the graduation year 2023.

Ideally, you would also have:

• an eagerness to learn and the willingness to take on new challenges will also prove useful. experience of flexing and adapting style to meet the needs of others

What you get in return

However high you rise at Barclays, we believe all our employees should receive a competitive package of core benefits flexible to you and your family’s needs. At Barclays, you’ll support our customers and clients, and we’ll support you with rewards that will genuinely make a difference.

• Paid holiday and vacation
• Competitive pay
• Private medical care
• Disability assurance
• Flexible working
• Life assurance
• Voluntary benefits
• Retirement planning