Barclays MBA Ambition Fellowship

New York, NY

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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: 09/05/2024

Business Area: See job description

Area of Expertise: Early Careers

Contract: Intern

Reference Code: JR-0000013861

Job description

At Barclays, we’re committed to continuing to build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We believe that when we make our organization inclusive and equitable, we can make the most of the different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our colleagues and better serve our customers and clients. 

One way we demonstrate this commitment is through our Barclays MBA Ambition Fellowship. Barclays seeks to attract, develop and retain talented and high-achieving individuals from a variety of backgrounds. The Fellowship does not require you to reflect any particular demographic, but rather we are looking for candidates who have a commitment to overcoming inequality and supporting equity.

If selected as a Barclays MBA Ambition Fellow, you will receive funds that can be applied your full time MBA tuition and academic expenses, contingent upon receiving and accepting a summer internship offer. In addition, MBA Fellows will be eligible for additional funding toward their second full – time MBA year if they choose to rejoin Barclays full-time following graduation.

Application Details

Candidates should submit the MBA Ambition Fellowship application at the same time as their Investment Banking Summer Associate internship application. Candidates must apply to both postings to be considered for the Fellowship. Application reviews will take place on a rolling basis.

When submitting your application, please include the following:

Resume
Personal statement (250 words maximum) addressing the following prompt: At Barclays, we are looking for individuals with a global mindset and diverse worldview. Please tell us why you have applied for the MBA Ambition Fellowship, and how it will enable you to achieve your career goals and aspirations. You may draw upon examples and contributions you’ve made via school activities, community service, leadership roles, and the like to illustrate your personal commitment to diversity.

Eligibility

First-year, full- time MBA students pursuing an Investment Banking 2025 Summer Associate position at Barclays are eligible to apply.

You must receive and accept an offer for our 2025 Investment Banking Summer Associate program to be eligible for the MBA Fellowship. 

Location

The Investment Banking Summer Associate position is typically available in New York, Chicago, Houston, and San Francisco.

MBA Fellowship Highlights

Receive funds to be applied to full-time MBA education expenses
Engage in continuous learning throughout the summer, including mentorship and networking opportunities

Gain valuable exposure to senior leadership via curated speaker and networking events

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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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.

– 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

More about working at Barclays

We're committed to providing a supportive and simplified experience for our candidates throughout the application and assessment process. Here, you will find information about what to expect and some guidance around your assessment and interview.

While the application process depends on the role, there are some constant steps, which are;

Step 1 - Your application
Step 2 - Your assessment
Step 3 - Your interview
Step 4 - Next steps

We aim to create an inclusive work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please let us know as part of your application.

Find out more information here.

Barclays offers a diverse, inclusive and engaged culture. A place where people can bring their whole selves to work and be respected for who they are, valued for what they do and celebrated for their contribution to our business and our community.

We are an equal opportunity employer and opposed to discrimination on any grounds. 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, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

Barclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time.