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.
Position: Sustainable Finance Summer Internship Programme 2026
Job Type: Intern
Location: London
Job description
Summer Internship Programme Overview
Join us as a summer intern and discover the world of finance and technology. Dive into our culture, engaging in real projects that offer a comprehensive business overview. Select your desired business area for an in-depth introduction, taking on immediate responsibility guided by a mentor and line manager. Forge connections, explore new horizons, and unlock growth opportunities in this 10 week journey. Join us during the summer of your penultimate year of university to build skills, expand knowledge, and embark on an impactful path towards a promising career.
Why the Sustainable Finance Summer Intern programme?
Sustainable Finance provides comprehensive financial advisory, capital raising, financing and risk management services to corporations, governments and financial institutions worldwide in support of the bank’s sustainable finance strategy, including delivery of our USD $1 trillion sustainable and transition finance target. The Sustainable Finance Summer Intern programme offers an opportunity to play a meaningful role in delivering on this strategy.
Central Sustainable Finance Team
The Central Sustainable Finance team is tasked with supporting the Bank’s ambition to be a market leading sustainable finance franchise. The team oversees and manages the implementation of a range of projects that are key to Barclays’ ambition to deliver USD $1 trillion in sustainable and transition finance by the end of 2030. The team drives initiatives supporting the front office including content creation and training, business and product development, portfolio decision-making and transactional reviews.
Who we’re looking for
- To be considered for this programme, 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.
The location for this role is indicated in the job title, and you will be based at that location. If you are accepted into our graduate programme, your base location will be the same as it was during your internship.
Barclays will accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK.
Working in London
If you love the buzz of city life, our global HQ is the place to be. Our London hub is in Canary Wharf, at the heart of London’s financial district. Here, you won’t just be perfectly placed to explore the nation’s capital; you’ll be in a place where you can explore all the many functions and opportunities of a global financial giant. And if you’re technically minded, you’ll get more from your tech career by collaborating with other brilliant minds on game-changing innovations that are redefining the future of finance.
Purpose of the role
- To participate in the day-to-day activities of the front office Sustainable Finance team. Gain broad exposure to different areas within the division.
Accountabilities
- 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.
Analyst Expectations
- 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 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.
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.
Application Process
To apply for this role, please visit THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Application Deadline
Open until filled