Internships

An internship is an excellent way to develop an understanding of both Barclays Capital and our industry. Our internship experience provides a valuable mix of training, mentoring, and skills and knowledge development. Many of our interns go on to secure full-time positions, mainly in London but also in other UK and European offices.

We offer a variety of internship positions at both Analyst and Associate level that are open to students (undergraduate, MSc, MBA and PhD) in their penultimate or final year of study, and to graduates. Our internships start in the spring, summer and winter, and vary in length from 6 weeks to 6 months. Generally, we are seeking applicants who are seriously considering a long-term career in investment banking.

All of our internships will provide you with a real insight into the world of investment banking, which will hopefully confirm your ambition to pursue a full-time career with us. We are also flexible in our approach, offering you a variety of programmes tailored to your particular circumstances and availability.

Summer Internships

Your summer internship with us will start with a training course designed to give you an understanding of the firm and our industry. You’ll be equipped with the skills to succeed and to make the most of the experience. Our training will also provide you with valuable opportunities to network with other interns on the programme.

At Barclays Capital we are keen to ensure that you have the opportunity to fully integrate into our teams and work on real projects – therefore, you will need to apply to a specific division. Whilst working with your chosen division, you will also experience further learning events, presentations, meetings with senior managers and continual networking opportunities. By the end of the programme, you’ll have a really good idea of whether a graduate career with us is right for you.

The majority of summer internship programmes will end prior to the Olympic Games.

Winter & Spring Internships

These internships are designed for finalists and applicants whose degree course requires them to get experience at either a different time of the year or for a longer period of time (6 weeks to six month).

The duration of your internship will be driven by business requirements and your availability. Again, these internships are open to students (undergraduate, MSc, MBA and PhD) in their penultimate or final year of study, and to those who have already graduated.

Spring Programme: 1 week

The Spring Programme gives first-year students (or second year of a four-year course) incredible early insights into a career in the financial world. There are a number of specific programmes on offer, depending on your area of interest. Each involves an intensive week of work shadowing, workshops, interactive skill sessions and many networking opportunities.

At the end of it, you’ll have a clear picture of what we do – and the opportunities we have to offer. Even better, all of our Spring Programme participants are automatically fast-tracked to an assessment centre for a summer internship the following year. Many have gone on to complete a summer internship and then join our full-time graduate programme. Click here to read a profile of Toni – one of the graduates who joined our very first Spring Programme in 2007.

Spring Programme FAQs

How do I apply?

You need to submit an application via our online application system, selecting one programme. (For Investment Banking and Global Markets, select ‘Front Office’ on the application form.)

The divisions you can choose between are:

Investment Banking & Global Markets
Compliance
Finance
Human Resources
Operations
Technology

We are currently open for applications and the deadline is 31 January 2012.

We recommend you apply early as we will commence the interview process before the deadline.

What will the programme involve?

Below is a sample of some of the activities you may take part in:

Investment banking basics – jargon-busting session
Networking drinks with business reps
Trading floor tour
Work shadowing half-day sessions
Investment Banking case study
Trading game
Sales stockpitch
The life of a deal
Workshops and presentations specific to your chosen business area
Assessment centre survival workshop
Evening social events
Lunch & learn sessions
Presentation skills

Am I eligible?

This programme is designed for students in the first year of their undergraduate studies (or second year of a four-year course). Everyone studying at a university in the UK or Europe is eligible to apply.

Who are you looking for?

We are looking for bright and ambitious students from any degree discipline. Finance knowledge is not a prerequisite to take part in this programme – although you will need to be prepared to justify why you are interested in this industry.

What does the application process involve?

Once you’ve submitted your application (which will involve uploading a one-page CV and completing the application form) you’ll be invited to take online aptitude tests. Once you’ve completed the initial testing, we’ll review your application and invite selected candidates to an interview day in London. We’ll then make offers within a few days of your interview.

Is the programme paid?