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Programs & Opportunities

Our Programs give you the opportunity to experience what working life is like at Barclays Capital. Everyone who takes part will develop in-depth, specialized expertise on the financial services industry, learn how our unique business model relates to the markets and develop a core understanding of:

  • The financial services we offer to our clients
  • Our culture
  • Our core values

Level of Entry

Depending on your area of interest, level and stage of study, you can apply for an internship or full-time role as an Analyst, Associate or Quantitative Associate. In all cases, we recruit highly intelligent students with strong academic credentials and a professional approach who share our commitment to excellence.

Analyst

Analysts fulfill a multitude of functions across the business. To become one, you need an undergraduate degree (and possibly a Masters). For a full-time role, it's beneficial to have work experience gained through internships. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Associate

Associates work across the business and provide a combination of academic and professional expertise. So to join us at this level, we’ll expect you to have or be studying towards a Masters in Finance or an MBA at a business school and have at least three years’ significant work experience. As an Associate, you’ll have the freedom to exercise your business skills and high-level thinking in new and interesting ways.

Quantitative Associate

Our Quantitative Associates perform highly technical roles, working with and developing the mathematical models used in our daily trading and risk management activities. Liaising with traders and other experts, they help ensure that we stay at the cutting edge of our business.

To apply for a Quantitative Associate role, you should be studying for or have completed a PhD or a Masters degree in a highly technical discipline such as Math, Physics or Engineering. Not sufficiently qualified? You may also be considered if you are studying at a postgraduate level and can demonstrate a sound understanding of at least two of the following disciplines:

  • Probability and stochastic calculus
  • Analysis
  • Numerical methods
  • Coding

In addition, your study should be primarily research-driven, involving original work, and you must have presented and defended a thesis in front of an advisory panel.

Analyst Opportunities for Undergraduate Candidates
Divisions Summer Internship Opportunties Full Time Opportunities Post Graduation
Compliance One placement Two 12-month rotations
Global Events, Roadshows and Sponsorships One placement One placement
Finance Two rotations in two different groups throughout the summer Two 12-month rotations
Global Financial Risk Management    
Credit Risk One placement Three years with rotations
Market Risk One placement Three 6-month rotations
Global Markets    
Public Finance One placement One placement
Research One placement within Credit, Equity, Index, Portfolio & Risk Solutions or another Research Group Desk or group specific placement/offer
Sales & Trading Three, 3 week rotations within different product areas and/or functions within Sales & Trading Desk or group specific placement/offer
Human Resources One placement Three 6-month rotations
Investment Banking One placement within Corporate Finance or Global Finance & Risk Solutions One placement within Corporate Finance or Global Finance & Risk Solutions following rotations
Legal One placement Four 6-month rotations
Operations One placement Two 9-12 month rotations
Technology One placement Three or four 6 month rotations
Associate Opportunities for MBA Candidates
Divisions Summer Internship Opportunties Full Time Opportunities Post Graduation
Global Markets    
Research One placement within Credit, Equity, Index, Portfolio & Risk Solutions or another Research Group Desk or group specific placement/offer
Sales & Trading Three, 3 week rotations within different product areas and/or functions within Sales & Trading Desk or group specific placement/offer
Investment Banking One placement within Corporate Finance or Global Finance & Risk Solutions Three, five-week rotations prior to group placement in either Corporate Finance or Global Finance & Risk Solutions
Quantitative Associate Opportunities for PhD & Masters Candidates
Divisions Summer Internship Opportunties Full Time Opportunities Post Graduation
Global Markets    
Quantitative Analytics One placement within a product group Desk or group specific placement/offer
Research One placement within Index, Portfolio & Risk Solutions or another Research Group Desk or group specific placement/offer