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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
Aug. 10, 2023
Business Area
COO & Functions
Area of Expertise
Campus - QA Off cycle
Contract
Off-Cycle Internship
Reference Code
00283886
Job description
The team that delivers world-class solutions
Our Quantitative Analytics team is a global organisation of highly specialised modellers and developers responsible for researching, innovating, developing, testing, implementing, and supporting all quantitative models used for valuation and risk management across all asset classes. The ability to articulate your ideas will be crucial as you work closely with business partners to develop models and tools. Joining a group that partners with traders and stakeholders across the bank, you’ll gain the widest exposure to a variety of modelling techniques and instruments to help drive business strategy.
The chance to make a real impact
As an intern in the Quantitative Analytics team, you’ll gain valuable exposure to real-world problems in our dynamic and invigorating environment. During your internship, you will have the chance to work on cutting-edge quantitative and technology problems, which include:
• apply quantitative techniques to solve real-world business problems
• research, develop and implement new models and solutions
• improve our computing or data infrastructure.
A place where you can thrive
At Barclays, you’ll be surrounded by experts in the industry, who will help you achieve your goals and ambitions. Our collaborative, supportive environment gives you the chance to build solid relationships with senior leaders and peers alike. During the programme, you’ll also benefit from in-depth, comprehensive training.
What’s more, this could be the beginning of an exciting and rewarding career. We offer full-time employment opportunities to those interns demonstrating excellent work ethics and technical competence upon the completion of their internship.
To be considered for this programme, you must:
• be an undergraduate (for our Analyst role) or postgraduate (for our Associate role) with an anticipated graduation date between December 2024 – June 2025.
• be working towards an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a technical discipline such as Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Quantitative Finance, Economics, Statistics, Stochastic Calculus, Computer Science, or other STEM subjects.
Ideally, you would also have:
• a GPA of 3.2 or above
• strong analytical, mathematical, statistical and/or programming skills
• clear communication skills and track record of collaborative team work
• fluent written and spoken English
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.
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