2027 Public Policy and Corporate Responsibility Analyst Summer Internship Programme London

Purpose of the Role

Support the day-to-day operations of the Public Policy and Corporate Responsibility division by providing insights and expertise that help more 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 research findings for public policy and corporate responsibility.
• 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 help manage the deployment and launch of new products and services for public policy and corporate responsibility.
• Manage client relationships and provide customer service support to clients and customers under steadily decreasing supervision, including responding to questions about products and services, processing transactions, and resolving customer complaints.
• Manage the development and implementation of financial models and strategies to support decision-making for public policy and corporate responsibility.
• Train and mentor junior colleagues; facilitate individual or group training sessions; develop and maintain training materials.

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.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise.
• For roles with leadership responsibilities: lead and supervise a team by guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements, and coordinating team resources.
• For people leaders: demonstrate leadership behaviours to create an environment where colleagues can thrive and deliver to an excellent standard—Listen and be authentic (L), Energise and inspire (E), Align across the enterprise (A), Develop others (D).
• For individual contributors: 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 newly adopted policies and procedures for risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision-making within own area of expertise.
• Own and strengthen risk management and controls related to work you own or contribute to; deliver work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulations, and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how the own sub-function integrates with the function, alongside knowledge of the organisation’s products, services, and processes.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to achieving the objectives of the organisation’s sub-function.
• Make evaluative judgments 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 beyond the organisation.

Barclays Values and Mindset

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

Summer Internship

Explore the World of Barclays as a Summer Intern

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 our culture unique.

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

Why the Public Policy and Corporate Responsibility Programme?

Public Policy and Corporate Responsibility helps Barclays engage with external stakeholders and deliver activity that supports responsible business. You will build understanding of policy, reputation, sustainability, citizenship, and stakeholder engagement, while contributing to work that supports customers, colleagues, and communities.

Eligibility and Location

• To be considered, you must be in your penultimate year of university.
• You must be graduating in 2028.
• You will be based at the location indicated in the job title.
• If you receive a return offer to the graduate programme, your location will be the same as it was during your internship.

Skills and Attributes

• Curiosity about public policy, corporate responsibility, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Visa Information

• 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.
• If you are not eligible for a skilled worker visa and Barclays cannot secure one 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 enjoy the buzz of city life, the role is based at Barclays’ global HQ in London. The London hub is in Canary Wharf, at the heart of London’s financial district.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Barclays’ policy is to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, 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.

Application Deadline

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