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UK Corporate Banking Analyst Discovery Programme 2025 London

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Barclays

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Insight Week
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
    Banking & Finance
  • London
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You must be 2 years post-graduation, any degree discipline, legally eligible to work in the UK, and curious about global banking. All backgrounds encouraged, especially those aligned with DE&I agendas.
  • You will attend seminars, participate in workshops and breakouts, network with leaders and graduates, and may undergo assessments for the summer internship during this program.

Requirements

  • You are 2 years out from graduation.
  • You can be studying any degree discipline.
  • You are curious to understand how a global bank adapts in a constantly evolving environment.
  • We encourage students from all backgrounds to apply, especially those who identify with our 6 Intersectional DE&I agendas. These include Disability, Gender, LGBT+, Multicultural, Multigenerational and Socio-Economic.
  • Barclays does not provide sponsorship to attend the 2-day insight programme, and Barclays will also require applicants for this position to have legal right to work in the UK for the duration of the 2026 Summer Internship Programme.

Responsibilities

  • Join seminars and workshops, where you’ll learn about financial services, your chosen business area, the recruitment process and Barclays as an employer.
  • Participate in specific breakout sessions for your business area, where you'll gain insights of what you can expect from the Summer Internship in 2026.
  • Build your understanding of the assessment process and next steps.
  • Connect with people from across our business, including current graduates who have already made the journey that you are starting out on.
  • Attend dedicated networking sessions with senior leaders and graduates aligned to your chosen business area.
  • Explore the various Barclays DE&I networks.
  • On the 2nd day of the programme, you can be assessed for the 2026 summer internship by taking part in 2 assessments.

FAQs

What is the Discovery Diversity Programme?

The Discovery Diversity Programme is an opportunity for students from underrepresented groups, who are two years out from graduation, to be assessed for and apply to join Barclay's Summer Internships in 2026 before others.

When will the programme take place?

The programme will take place on April 9th – 10th, 2025.

Is the programme in-person or virtual?

The programme is in-person.

What will participants learn during the programme?

Participants will join seminars and workshops to learn about financial services, their chosen business area, the recruitment process, and insights into Barclays as an employer.

Can participants be assessed for the 2026 Summer Internship during this programme?

Yes, on the second day of the programme, participants can be assessed for the 2026 summer internship through two assessments.

Who can apply for the programme?

Students who are two years out from graduation and studying any degree discipline can apply. Barclays encourages applications from those who identify with its 6 Intersectional DE&I agendas, including Disability, Gender, LGBT+, Multicultural, Multigenerational, and Socio-Economic backgrounds.

Does Barclays provide sponsorship for the programme?

No, Barclays does not provide sponsorship to attend the 2-day insight programme.

What is required for eligibility regarding work rights?

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK for the duration of the 2026 Summer Internship Programme.

How is the recruitment process for the programme structured?

The recruitment process is on a rolling basis, so students are advised to apply early.

What can participants expect in terms of networking opportunities?

Participants will attend dedicated networking sessions with senior leaders and graduates aligned to their chosen business area, as well as connect with people across Barclays' business.

What types of clients does the UK Corporate Banking team support?

The UK Corporate Banking team supports large and medium corporate clients within the UK, including specialist businesses in Large Corporate, Medium Corporate, Public Sector, and Real Estate sectors.

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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.