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Sustainable Finance Graduate Programme 2025 London

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Barclays

15d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Sustainability
    Banking & Finance
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need a degree or expected degree, interest in finance and sustainability, teamwork skills, and resourcefulness. Visa sponsorship is available.
  • You will design sustainable products, execute finance commitments, collaborate with teams on initiatives, explore client opportunities, and engage in training to enhance industry knowledge.

Requirements

  • To be considered for this programme, you must be motivated and curious with a degree or expected degree – in any area.
  • You will have a keen interest in finance, business and sustainability.
  • We value resourcefulness, teamwork, enthusiasm and an entrepreneurial spirit, all of which might be showcased through your involvement in extracurricular activities.
  • The role ideally requires an understanding, or at least strong interest, in Sustainable Finance and climate finance.
  • Barclays will accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK.

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 programmes to enhance skills and knowledge.
  • Understand how businesses work and learn from experts in the industry.

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Sustainable Finance Graduate Programme?

The purpose of the programme is to participate in the day-to-day activities of the front office Sustainable Finance team and gain broad exposure to different areas within the division.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this programme?

To be considered for this programme, you must have a degree or expected degree in any area, along with a keen interest in finance, business, and sustainability.

Is this programme open to all graduates?

Yes, the programme welcomes applications from people from all walks of life, as long as you have the desired qualifications and interest.

Will I receive training during this programme?

Yes, participants will take part in training and development programmes to enhance skills and knowledge.

Can international candidates apply for this programme?

Yes, Barclays will accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK.

What are the main responsibilities of this role?

Key responsibilities include providing sustainability expertise, driving execution of sustainable finance commitments, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and participating in training and development programmes.

Where is the role based?

The role is based in London, specifically at Barclays' global headquarters in Canary Wharf, which is in the heart of London’s financial district.

What qualities are you looking for in candidates?

We are looking for motivated and curious candidates who demonstrate resourcefulness, teamwork, enthusiasm, and an entrepreneurial spirit, along with a strong interest in Sustainable Finance and climate finance.

What kind of impact will this role have?

The role will have an impact on the work of related teams and will involve collaboration with other functions and business areas, taking responsibility for end results of a team’s operations.

What values and mindset are expected from colleagues at Barclays?

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

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.