Retail Banking Summer Intern Programme 2025 London

Barclays

Oct 16

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Business, Operations & Strategy
London

Requirements

To be considered for this programme, you must be in your penultimate or final year of university.
Ideally, you would also have enthusiasm, drive and an aptitude for identifying opportunities and solving problems for clients, and be an ambitious problem-solver.

Responsibilities

Execution of small research projects, research to support strategic decision making, preparation of presentations and reports to communicate research findings, collaboration with senior management to implement research findings for retail banking.
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 retail 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, and resolution of customer complaints.
Management of the development and implementation of financial models and strategies that support in decision making for retail banking.
Training and mentoring of junior colleagues.
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 organisations products, services and processes within the function.
Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation 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 organisation.
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 Retail Banking Summer Intern Programme?

The duration of the programme is 8-10 weeks during the summer.

Who is eligible to apply for the internship?

To be eligible for this programme, you must be in your penultimate or final year of university.

What type of training will interns receive?

Interns will participate in both formal and informal training sessions to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Will interns have opportunities for networking?

Yes, interns will attend dedicated networking sessions and other programme events to connect with mentors and peers.

Is there a possibility of a full-time job offer after the internship?

Yes, top-performing summer analysts may be invited to join as full-time Retail Banking analysts after graduation.

What responsibilities will interns have during the programme?

Interns will assist in research projects, support strategic decision-making, collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage client relationships, and assist in the development of new products and services.

Where is the Retail Banking Summer Intern Programme located?

The programme is located at Barclays’ global headquarters in Canary Wharf, London.

What personal qualities is Barclays looking for in candidates?

Candidates should exhibit enthusiasm, drive, and an aptitude for identifying opportunities and solving problems, along with being ambitious problem-solvers.

Are there opportunities for community service during the internship?

Yes, interns will participate in volunteer events to give back to the community.

What values should interns demonstrate while working at Barclays?

Interns are expected to demonstrate Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, as well as the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge, and Drive.

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.