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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
Sep. 06, 2023
Business Area
Barclays International
Area of Expertise
Campus - QA Off cycle
Contract
Off-Cycle Internship
Reference Code
00284552
Job description
Off-Cycle Internship Overview
Join us on an Off-Cycle Internship for 3-6 months working within our Investment Banking, Markets, Corporate Banking or Quantitative Analytics business areas.
Immerse yourself in our work and culture and gain invaluable insights into life as a Full-Time Analyst with this longer internship.
Why the Electronic Trading Off-Cycle Internship Programme?
Barclays has a leading Electronic Trading franchise, with a high calibre team of Quants and Quant Developers supporting the business.
This programme provides an opportunity to gain practical experience within the area, undertaking tasks of real-world value to the business and its clients.
You’ll take your first steps in the extremely challenging and fascinating world of algorithmic trading and data science. Working with a broad spectrum of colleagues, you’ll learn how data science fits into our business.
What’s more, you’ll help our team to turn mathematical and algorithmic ideas into trading reality by:
·Learning to use statistical models and algorithmic coding in practice
·Testing practical machine learning techniques
·Researching and implementing new models
·Expanding our computational platform by helping solve complex software development problems
Markets at Barclays
Markets is the financial barometer of world events at Barclays. So every day is different and it’s a challenging and fascinating place to build a career.
We help institutional investors to identify market opportunities, manage risk and generate returns for their portfolios.
Our teams provide market insights, execution services, tailored risk management and financing solutions to our clients; we help them protect their capital and make the most of their assets.
As one of the largest investment banks in the world, we offer a full range of products and services across every type of investment market.
Who we're looking for
To be considered for this programme, you must have completed or be in the final year of a postgraduate qualification, Masters or higher, in a technical discipline such as Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Economics, Financial Mathematics, Financial Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science or other STEM subjects.
Additionally, applicants should have strong programming skills, in Java, C++ or Python.
Barclays Europe
We’ve had a presence in Europe almost as long as there’s been a Barclays. So, we’re building on solid foundations, leveraging our embedded talent, in 10 locations across the region allowing us to draw on a wealth of local and regional insight.
Working in Paris
Our office in Paris provides a full investment banking service to our local and global clients. Our integrated coverage model means we are able to provide our clients with access to deep expertise across sectors, regions and products.
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. 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.
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.
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