Banking Analyst Summer Internship Program 2026 Chicago

Barclays

Jan 12

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Business, Operations & Strategy
Banking & Finance
Chicago

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You must be an undergraduate with a target graduation within a year, a GPA of 3.2+, and unrestricted work authorization in the U.S. Demonstrate interest in finance and involvement in extracurriculars.
You will collaborate on deals, manage client relationships, develop financial models, mentor juniors, and drive process improvements, ensuring adherence to policies and organizational goals.

Requirements

To be considered for this program, you must be pursuing an undergraduate degree and have a target graduation date within one year of the conclusion of this internship.
Ideally you'll have A GPA of 3.2 or above and unrestricted work authorization in the country you’re applying to work within.
You'll have a keen interest in business and finance and a curiosity to learn.
We value resourcefulness, teamwork, enthusiasm and an entrepreneurial spirit, all of which might be showcased through your involvement in extracurricular activities.
To be eligible, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Barclays will not sponsor applicants for work visas or offer any employment-based immigration sponsorship for any internship, post-graduation program or permanent employment, including assistance with or execution of any documentation in support of optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).

Responsibilities

Collaboration on live deals, client pitches, support the team with advising on a broad range of corporate clients, delivering holistic, structured solutions to deliver on client goals.
Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.
Participation in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
Identification of opportunities, development of business cases, management of the deployment and launch of new products and services for investment banking.
Management of client relationships and provision of customer service support to clients and customers, under steadily decreasing supervision, responding to questions about products and services, processing of transactions.
Development and implementation of financial models and strategies that support in decision making in investment banking. Understand how businesses work and learn from experts in the industry.
Training and mentoring of junior colleagues.
To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise.
Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise.
They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviors to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard.
OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
Partner with other functions and business areas.
Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organizations products, services and processes within the function.
Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organization sub-function.
Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organization.
All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right.
They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Banking Analyst Summer Internship Program?

The internship program lasts for 8-10 weeks during the summer.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is located in Chicago, Illinois.

What is the eligibility criterion regarding academic performance?

Applicants should ideally have a GPA of 3.2 or above.

Is prior experience in finance required for this internship?

No prior experience in finance is required, but a keen interest in business and finance is essential.

Are international students eligible to apply for this internship?

Applicants must have unrestricted work authorization in the United States, as Barclays will not sponsor work visas for this internship.

What types of tasks will interns be involved in during the program?

Interns will engage in financial analysis and modeling, valuation, industry research, client due diligence, and the development of written materials, among other responsibilities.

Who will guide and mentor the interns during the program?

Interns will be guided by a mentor and a line manager throughout the internship.

Does Barclays provide any training or development programs for interns?

Yes, interns will participate in training and development programs to enhance their skills and knowledge.

What qualities are important for a candidate applying for this internship?

Candidates should demonstrate resourcefulness, teamwork, enthusiasm, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a curiosity to learn.

Is there an opportunity to work on live deals during the internship?

Yes, interns will work on live deals and deal proposals as part of their responsibilities.

Barclays

Barclays is a British multinational bank offering personal, corporate, and investment banking services worldwide.

Finance

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1690

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Barclays is a British universal bank. We are diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Our businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by our service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group. With over 325 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 40 countries and employs approximately 83,500 people. Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide. Barclays is a trading name of Barclays Bank PLC and its subsidiaries. Barclays Bank PLC is registered in England and is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Registered in England. Registered No. 1026167. Registered office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP.