2027 Compliance Analyst Summer Internship Programme London

Purpose of the Role

To gain experience of risk management skills, knowledge, and capabilities to deliver a broad range of compliance services to businesses and functions.

Accountabilities

• Guide the business’ adherence to the Compliance risk management framework.
• Provide advisory services to colleagues on regulations related to specific products and services.
• Utilise data and analytics to proactively monitor and influence the business Compliance risk landscape.
• Develop Compliance risk insight and understanding, including laws, rules and regulations, financial crime, and conduct.
• Train business stakeholders.

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 a thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise.
• Where applicable, lead and supervise a team by guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements, and coordinating team resources.
• If the role includes leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate leadership behaviours: Listen and be authentic (L), Energise and inspire (E), Align across the enterprise (A), and Develop others (D).
• If the role is an individual contributor, develop technical expertise in the work area 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 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 manage risk by strengthening controls related 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 understanding of how the sub-function integrates with the wider function, alongside knowledge of the organisation’s products, services, and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the organisation’s sub-function.
• Make evaluative judgements based on analysis of factual information, paying close 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, while building a network of contacts outside the team and external to the organisation.

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship, as well as the Barclays Mindset to Empower, Challenge and Drive.

About the Compliance Summer Internship Programme

Spend 10 weeks diving into real projects, gaining hands-on experience, and shaping your future. You will receive full support, take on meaningful responsibilities, and build lasting connections while discovering what makes the Barclays culture unique.

If you are in your penultimate year and ready to grow, learn, and make an impact, this is your opportunity to belong and thrive.

Why Compliance Matters

Compliance is essential across Barclays—supporting how the business operates while meeting the ever-evolving demands of banking regulators and maintaining internal standards and codes of conduct. The function oversees how Barclays does business and helps protect the firm’s reputation.

Compliance teams research and investigate, gather and analyse complex data, follow leads to identify risks and evaluate threats, and help predict trends. Work may include surveillance and control, product design and implementation, and trusted advisory support across the global business.

Eligibility and Requirements

• You must be in your penultimate year of university and graduating in 2028.
• You must have a genuine passion for Compliance and an enthusiastic mindset to empower you to thrive and make an impact.
• The location for this role is indicated in the job title, and you will be based at that location. If you receive a return offer to the graduate programme, your location will be the same as during your internship.
• 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 who meet the Home Office’s eligibility criteria.
• If you are not eligible to receive a skilled worker visa and Barclays cannot secure a skilled worker visa for you, you must have your own legal right to work in the UK on a full-time basis from June 2027 to August 2027.

Working in London

If you love the buzz of city life, Barclays’ global HQ is in London. The London hub is in Canary Wharf, at the heart of London’s financial district.

Application Information

The closing date for applications is 25 September 2026. This vacancy may close ahead of the advertised date due to application volumes, so applications are recommended as early as possible.