Sales, Trading and Structuring Summer Internship Programme 2027 London

Purpose of the Role

Participate in the day-to-day activities of the Markets 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 to support strategic decision-making; prepare presentations and reports to communicate research findings; collaborate with senior management to implement findings across the global markets division.
• 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 support the deployment and launch of new products and services for the global markets division.
• Manage client relationships and provide customer service support to clients and customers, under steadily decreasing supervision—responding to product and service questions and processing transactions.
• Support the development and implementation of financial models and strategies that inform decision-making within the global markets division.
• Train and mentor junior colleagues.

Analyst Expectations

• Perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard, consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Apply in-depth technical knowledge and experience in the assigned area of expertise.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise.
• If leading a team, supervise and guide professional development, allocate work requirements, and coordinate team resources.
• If the position includes leadership responsibilities, demonstrate leadership behaviours: Listen and be authentic, Energise and inspire, Align across the enterprise, Develop others.
• If an individual contributor, develop technical expertise and act as an advisor where appropriate.
• Have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Take responsibility for the end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
• Escalate breaches of policies and procedures appropriately.
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies and procedures adopted for risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision-making within own area of expertise.
• Own and strengthen risk management and controls in relation to work you own or contribute to; deliver work and responsibilities in line with relevant rules, regulations, and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build understanding of how your sub-function integrates with the wider function, alongside knowledge of the organisation’s products, services, and processes.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to achieving objectives of the organisation’s sub-function.
• Make evaluative judgments based on analysis of factual information, with attention to detail.
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions using 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 outside the team and external to the organisation.

Barclays Values and Mindset

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship. They are also expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, and Drive.

Summer Internship Programme Overview

Join us as a Summer Intern and discover the world of finance and technology. Engage in real projects that provide 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 during this 10-week journey.

Join us during the summer of your penultimate or final year of university to build skills, expand knowledge, and pursue a promising career path.

Why the Sales, Trading and Structuring Summer Intern Programme?

Barclays makes markets in nearly all major asset classes, providing sophisticated, timely solutions to clients.

Our Sales and Trading team operates in a fast-paced, dynamic environment—processing information quickly and anticipating market trends to help clients make their next move.

As a summer analyst, you will spend the summer learning about the markets as well as Barclays’ global businesses, products, and services.

Rotations Across Sales and Trading Desks

• Financial resource management
• Client strategy
• Credit
• Equities
• Equity financing
• Foreign exchange
• Rates
• Structuring
• Securitised Products

Markets at Barclays

Markets is the financial barometer of world events at Barclays—so every day is different, challenging, and fascinating.

We help institutional investors identify market opportunities, manage risk, and generate returns for their portfolios.

Our teams provide market insights, execution services, and tailored risk management and financing solutions to help clients protect their capital and make the most of their assets.

As one of the largest investment banks in the world, we offer a full range of products and services across every type of investment market.

Who We’re Looking For

To be considered, you must be in your penultimate or final year of your degree, in any discipline.

Ideally, you have a keen interest in business or finance with curiosity to learn. We value resourcefulness, teamwork, enthusiasm, and an entrepreneurial spirit, which may be demonstrated through extracurricular involvement.

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. Successful applicants who are not eligible for a skilled worker visa—and therefore cannot be supported with one—will be required to have their own legal right to work in the UK on a full-time basis from June 2027 to August 2027.

Working in London

If you enjoy the buzz of city life, our global HQ is based in Canary Wharf, at the heart of London’s financial district. You’ll have the opportunity to explore the nation’s capital and work within a global financial environment. If you’re technically minded, you can collaborate with other brilliant minds on innovations redefining the future of finance.