Private Bank and Wealth Management Summer Internship Programme 2027 Singapore

Purpose of the Role

To participate in the day-to-day activities of the private bank and wealth management division, providing insights and expertise that help senior colleagues make informed decisions, develop new products and services, and identify new market opportunities.

Accountabilities

• Execute small research projects, conduct research to support strategic decision making, prepare presentations and reports to communicate findings, collaborate with senior management to implement research results for private bank and wealth management, and work closely with high-net-worth clients and their advisors who have complex banking and investment needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.
• Participate in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Identify opportunities, develop business cases, and manage the deployment and launch of new products and services for private bank and wealth management.
• Manage client relationships and provide customer service support to clients, respond to questions about products and services, and process transactions with decreasing supervision.
• Develop and implement financial models and strategies that support decision making in private bank and wealth management.
• Train and mentor junior colleagues.

Analyst Expectations

• Perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard, consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate in-depth technical knowledge and experience in the assigned area of expertise.
• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise.
• Lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements, and coordinating team resources.
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviors to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviors are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
• For an individual contributor, develop technical expertise in the work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
• Impact the work of related teams within the area and partner with other functions and business areas.
• Take responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities, escalate breaches of policies or procedures appropriately, and embed new policies or procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise, take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to, and deliver work in line with relevant rules, regulations, and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with the function, alongside knowledge of the organization’s products, services, and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the organization sub-function’s objectives.
• Make evaluative judgments based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience, guided by precedents.
• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex or sensitive information.
• Act as a contact point for stakeholders outside the immediate function, building a network of contacts inside and outside the organization.

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship, and to embody the Barclays Mindset—Empower, Challenge and Drive—in daily work.

Summer Internship Programme Overview

Join us as a summer intern and discover the world of finance and technology. Engage in real projects that offer a comprehensive business overview. Select your desired business area for an in-depth introduction, taking on immediate responsibility guided by a mentor and line manager. Build connections, explore new horizons, and unlock growth opportunities in this 10-week journey. Join us during the summer of your penultimate year of university to build skills, expand knowledge, and embark on an impactful path toward a promising career.

Why the Private Bank Summer Internship Programme?

As a summer intern, you’ll begin your journey in international private finance, gaining expertise in key financial markets. By working closely with experienced Private Bankers, you will learn how to assess a client’s needs, then formulate and execute the right solutions to help them reach their goals. You may:

• Perform financial analysis of potential clients
• Prepare presentations and memoranda for existing and new clients
• Support credit and onboarding due diligence
• Attend client meetings with experienced bankers
• Network and build relationships across a global organization

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

Private Bank at Barclays

Barclays Private Bank works closely with high-net-worth clients and their advisors who have complex banking and investment needs, both in the UK and across the world. We understand their situations and aspirations, helping them reach their goals. We harness a global network of knowledge, expertise, and professional partners to meet our clients’ unique requirements. Our Private Bankers and specialists create personalized solutions to help clients achieve their objectives.

Who We’re Looking For

To be considered for this programme, you must be pursuing an undergraduate degree with anticipated completion between December 2027 and June 2028. Ideally, you would also have a GPA of 3.2 or above and a keen interest in business and finance, with curiosity to learn. We value resourcefulness, teamwork, enthusiasm, and an entrepreneurial spirit, all of which might be demonstrated through involvement in extracurricular activities.

Barclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role- and entity-specific, and any changes must be reviewed. Ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to disclose visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in withdrawal of your application or any employment offer.

Barclays is committed to equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.