Your role
Purpose of the role:
To participate in the day-to-day activities of the research division providing insights and expertise to help senior colleagues make informed decisions, develop new products and services, and identify new market opportunities.
Accountabilities:
* Execution of research projects, conducting financial, statistical, and industry analysis on companies and the industry to support the team’s investment thesis communicate research findings, and collaborate with senior management to implement research findings for the research division.
* Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.
* Participation in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
* Research of sector trends that may impact company/sector recommendations for the research division.
* Management of writing daily, weekly, or monthly short notes or lengthy reports on economies, markets, and/or industries.
* Management of assembling historical financial models using public filings, company conference calls, and press releases in support of decision-making in the research division.
* Training and mentoring of junior colleagues.
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 the results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
* Escalate breaches of policies/procedures appropriately.
* Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
* Advise and influence decision-making within own area of expertise.
* Take ownership of managing risk and strengthening controls of the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulations, and codes of conduct.
* Maintain and continually build an understanding of how to 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 judgments 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 a contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside the team and external to the organization.
About you
Who Barclays is looking for:
* To be considered for this program, you must be in the penultimate or final year of your degree, in any discipline.
* Ideally, you'll have a keen interest in business and finance and a curiosity to learn.
* They value resourcefulness, teamwork, enthusiasm, and an entrepreneurial spirit, all of which might be showcased through your involvement in extracurricular activities.
* Barclays will accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK.
Benefits
For a full-time employee, the following benefits apply:
* Competitive pay
* Paid holiday and vacation
* Private medical care
* Disability assurance
* Flexible working
* Life assurance
* Voluntary benefits
* Retirement planning
Training, development & rotation
As a summer analyst, you'll rotate through two Credit Research coverage areas, gaining hands-on experience and making meaningful contributions. Guided by a senior analyst, you'll employ critical thinking to provide insights for investment theses and reports. They want you to feel part of the community from the very start. During the 6-9 weeks 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.
Career progression
Based on feedback from previous interns, there is a possibility of securing a full-time position after completing the internship. Also, If you impress Barclays, this could be the beginning of an incredible career. They invite top-performing interns to join the firm as full-time analysts after graduation.
How to apply
While the application process depends on the role, there are some constant steps, which are;
* Step 1 - Your application
* Step 2 - Your assessment
* Step 3 - Your interview
* Step 4 - Next steps
Sources
The following sources were used in researching this page:
* search.jobs.barclays/internships-research
* search.jobs.barclays/faqs
* youtube.com/@Barclays