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Equity Research Analyst Graduate 2024 London

London, England

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Graduate Programmes at Barclays

Our Graduate programmes deliver immersive experiences, transformative development and incredible support – giving each graduate the best possible start to their career. You’ll learn continually. From bespoke training to courses on our e-learning platform, you’ll become more capable and better-equipped every day.

Whichever programme you choose, you’ll do meaningful work, discover resources to help you build a long-term career and develop your skillset with the guidance of a hand-picked line manager and a dedicated talent coach.

Key information

Date live Sep. 13, 2023

Business Area Barclays International

Area of Expertise Campus - Graduate

Contract Graduate Full Time

Reference Code 00283717

Job description

Graduate Programme Overview


If you're a recent graduate or soon-to-be graduate join us and unlock a world of carefully curated experiences, knowledge and connections to shape your career.

Along the way, you can expect all the training and support you need to make your mark on the world. To put it simply, we’ll empower you to help determine how we do things and where we go next.

Our graduates are a vital part of our success and we welcome applications from people from all walks of life. Whoever you are and wherever you want to join us, if you’re curious, creative and ambitious, this is a world in which you can truly belong.

Why the Equity Research Graduate Programme?


Barclays award-winning Equity Research team provides expert knowledge to enable both internal and external clients to make informed investment decisions.

Covering over 2,500 companies globally, our Equity Research team offers actionable insights and innovative products everyday. Want in? Join us as an analyst. 

At the start of your analyst experience, you’ll spend seven weeks in intensive training covering product and business knowledge as well as essential skills you’ll need for a successful start.

After training, you’ll join a sector group within our team. Under the direction of a Senior Analyst, you’ll contribute ideas and insights to investment theses and reports.

As you develop your skill set, you’ll have the opportunity to present those ideas to clients as well as colleagues in Sales and Trading. You may also:

  • Analyse industry macro trends and company financials
  • Gather synthesise and interpret data from publications and other sources
  • Write both company specific analysis and general thematic pieces
  • Build and maintain financial models and industry databases
  • Develop and deliver marketing materials for clients

1-2 year targeted, fast-track programme focused on developing specialist technical expertise.

Research at Barclays

Research is an ideas factory. We dig deep into the underlying factors that affect the world’s financial markets and provide insights that empower our clients to take key strategic and investment decisions.

Research is a centre of subject-matter expertise on the companies, markets and securities that we cover, delivering real time intelligence and long-term vision. It’s vital to the performance of our global investment bank.

Who we're looking for

To be considered for this programme, you must be motivated and curious with a degree or expected degree in any area.

Ideally, you'll have a passion for financial modelling, analysis, numerical prowess and a keen interest in recognising current trends, while envisioning tomorrow's emerging trends.

Working in London


If you love the buzz of city life, our global HQ is the place to be. Our London hub is in Canary Wharf, at the heart of London’s financial district.

Here, you won’t just be perfectly placed to explore the nation’s capital; you’ll be in a place where you can explore all the many functions and opportunities of a global financial giant.

Barclays will accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK.

It is the policy of Barclays 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.

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.

Paid holiday and vacation

Competitive pay

Private medical care

Disability assurance

Flexible working

Life assurance

Voluntary benefits

Retirement planning

What makes a successful Graduate 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.

Qualities we look for: Resilient, adaptable, confident, driven, empathetic, curious

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

We exist to provide responsible finance to people and business – but also a whole lot more.

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.

– Yuming

I can reach out to anybody and know that I will be able to find mentorship, support and just a community at Barclays as well.

- Becky

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