Internships at Barclays

Our internships are the perfect introduction to the world of financial services. You’ll be immersed in your chosen business area, learning from our people and taking on real business challenges.

Wherever you join us, you’ll discover a platform to help you absorb the essential skills and knowledge you’ll need to progress on your journey at Barclays. You’ll receive genuine support and encouragement, with both senior and junior mentors to guide you; and you’ll have the opportunity to take part in networking and social events. We want you to feel part of our community from the very start.

Key information

Date live Dec. 01, 2025

Business Area See job description

Area of Expertise Early Careers

Contract Intern

Reference Code JR-0000082018

Job description

The Discovery Programme is an amazing opportunity for students, who are 2 years out from graduation, to be assessed for, and to apply to join, our Summer Internships in 2027 before anyone else.

It’s the chance to learn about a career at Barclays, the chance to find out a lot about the business world and to discover a bit about yourself. And, as you’ll gain a good understanding of the full selection of roles and opportunities we offer, it’s a perfect stepping stone to one of our 10-week internships.

Markets

Barclays makes markets in nearly all major asset classes, providing sophisticated, timely solutions to our clients. Our team works in a fast-paced, dynamic and exciting environment, quickly processing information and anticipating market trends to help clients make their next move.

What you can expect

Programme Dates: April 14th – 15th 2026
In-person programme.
Join seminars and workshops, where you’ll learn about financial services, your chosen business area, the recruitment process and Barclays as an employer.
Participate in specific breakout sessions for your business area, where you'll gain insights of what you can expect from the Summer Internship in 2027.
Build your understanding of the assessment process and next steps.
Connect with people from across our business, including current graduates who have already made the journey that you are starting out on.
Attend dedicated networking sessions with senior leaders and graduates aligned to your chosen business area.
On the 2nd day of the programme, you can be assessed for the 2027 summer internship by taking part in a series of assessments.

What we look for

You are 2 years out from graduation.
You can be studying any degree discipline.
You are curious to understand how a global bank adapts in a constantly evolving environment.

We are recruiting on a rolling basis, so we recommend that students apply early.

Barclays does not provide sponsorship to attend the 2-day insight programme. Please note however that following the 2-day insight programme, if you are successful in securing a 2027 Summer Internship, Barclays will apply for a skilled worker visa for you to provide you with the legal right to work for the duration of the 2027 Summer Internship Programme. Any offer made to you for the 2027 Summer Internship Programme will be conditional upon you meeting the Home Office eligibility requirements for a skilled worker visa.

It is the policy of Barclays to ensure 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.

What you get in return

However high you rise at Barclays, we believe all our employees should receive a competitive package of core benefits flexible to you and your family’s needs. At Barclays, you’ll support our customers and clients, and we’ll support you with rewards that will genuinely make a difference. See some of the benefits* you could receive when joining us full-time.

Paid holiday and vacation

Competitive pay

Private medical care

Disability assurance

Flexible working

Life assurance

Voluntary benefits

Retirement planning

*This is an example of benefits offered to full-time employees. Specific benefits may vary based on the type of role, programme and location.

Where will you be located?

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What makes a successful Intern at Barclays?

These key qualities will help you lay a solid foundation for success on our programmes. From day one, we’ll help you further develop and strengthen them. We’re ready to help you achieve your aspirations and make the most of everything we have to offer.

Why Barclays?

There’s no other business quite like Barclays. There are no other careers quite like ours. We’re here to champion your development, and we truly want you to enjoy your career journey. We’ll give you all the support and encouragement you need to make the most of this experience. And you’ll have the chance to make a genuine contribution to our inclusive culture and support our purpose as we serve our customers, clients, communities and colleagues.

The Barclays Way

This is the spirit of Barclays. It’s why we exist, what we believe and how we behave. But most importantly, it’s how we make decisions, take action and get things done.

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Purpose

Working together for a better financial future.

Values

We believe great talent RISES. It acts with Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship.

Mindset

We discover our full potential through our desire to Empower, Challenge and Drive each other.

You get exposed to really supportive and intelligent people that push you to be your best self.

- Alexi

It's great to be surrounded by so much technical talent, but also people through a variety of functions. And I feel like I thrive because there's so much opportunity to network.

- Imogen

There's really a lot of impactful work you can do day to day. You get to work with really senior engineers on a daily basis and you learn a lot from working with them.