Barclays Global Summer Analyst & Associate Programs

Barclays Global Summer Analyst & Associate Programs

Barclays is one of the most influential banks on Wall Street. It's part of the investment banking bulge bracket and has major M&A, equity, and debt units, which regularly work on landmark deals. Past summer analysts and associates praise the company culture, noting, "the training and mentoring is very good at this company" and "the attitude towards work-life balance is great." Interns also list "welcoming company culture [and] hybrid working" as the highlights of the program.

Internship Program Stats

Timing: Summer

Hours: Full-time

Min GPA: 3.00 - 3.49

About the Program

The Barclays Global Summer Analyst and Associate Program provides undergraduate and graduate MBA students with a sense of what it's like to work at the firm in one of the following business areas: Business Banking, Cards and Payments, Compliance, Finance, Global Markets, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Investment Banking, International Corporate Banking, Market Risk, Marketing, Operations, Private Banking and Wealth Management, Research, Retail Banking, Risk, Quantitative Analytics, Technology...

About the Company

Barclays Investment Bank, a core business of Barclays PLC, provides advice, financing, and risk management solutions to companies, governments, and institutions worldwide. The firm helps move capital between those who need it and those looking to generate a return on investment. Barclays Investment Bank operates through three main divisions: banking, markets, and research.

The firm's banking teams offer clients access to industry- and geography-specific expertise across all products,...

2026 Vault Rankings

#8 Best Investment Bank Internships

#15 Best Internships for Information Technology

Intern Reviews

• "Two rotations across different desks within Markets (Sales & Trading) divisions. Shadow full-time workers on those desks and complete tasks and final projects for each rotation. Daily market updates, research reports, and ad-hoc reports are common. Connect with other desks to network and develop views for final projects (across banking, markets, research)."
• "Excel and PowerPoint work to support analysts' functions on live deals, pitches, and internal projects. Specific day...

Getting Hired Here

• "The hiring process was very efficient and straightforward. It began with a virtual assessment, followed by a virtual assessment day that included two interviews. I found the process to be smooth and well-organized, and personally, I didn't find it too difficult. The interviewers were friendly and professional, which made the experience comfortable. Overall, it was a positive and accessible process that reflected the inclusive and structured nature of the internship program."