Sustainable Finance Analyst Summer Internship Program 2025 New York City

Barclays

Nov 2

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Sustainability
Banking & Finance

Requirements

To be considered for this program, you must be in your penultimate year of your degree, in any discipline.
Ideally, you'll have a keen interest in finance and business.
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

Provision of specific Sustainability expertise in the designing of new products and/or as an overlay to existing Products and client Coverage, including in the identification of opportunities, development of business cases, management of the deployment and launch.
Drive execution of Barclays’ Sustainable Finance commitments and strategy, including delivering on the commitment to reduce financed emissions as part of the net zero ambition.
Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives, commitments and strategy.
Collaboration in exploring and driving new client opportunities, cross-functional change and transformation initiatives.
Participation in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
Understand how businesses work and learn from experts in the industry.
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 / procedures appropriately.
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 organization's 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 Summer Internship Program?

The Summer Internship Program lasts for 10 weeks.

Where will the internship take place?

The internship will take place at Barclays' Americas Headquarters located at 745 Seventh Avenue, Times Square, New York City.

What is the eligibility criteria for the internship?

To be eligible, applicants must be in their penultimate year of university and currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

What is the salary for the internship?

The salary for the internship is $100,000, which includes only base salary or base hourly rate and does not encompass other types of compensation or benefits.

What areas will interns gain exposure to during the program?

Interns will gain broad exposure to different areas within the Sustainable Finance division, including day-to-day activities and cross-functional collaboration.

Is sponsorship for work visas available for interns?

No, Barclays will not sponsor applicants for work visas or offer any employment-based immigration sponsorship for the internship.

Are there opportunities for training and development during the internship?

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

What kind of projects will interns work on?

Interns will engage in real projects that support Barclays’ Sustainable Finance commitments and strategy, including initiatives related to climate portfolio management and client outreach.

What skills or qualities are preferred in candidates?

Ideal candidates will have a keen interest in finance and business, resourcefulness, teamwork skills, enthusiasm, and an entrepreneurial spirit, which can be showcased through extracurricular activities.

What values are expected from colleagues at Barclays?

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate the 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.

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10,001+

Employees

1690

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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.