Your Role
Job Description:
Sustainable Finance provides comprehensive financial advisory, capital raising, financing, and risk management services to corporations, governments, and financial institutions worldwide. Barclays takes an integrated approach to client coverage, providing its clients with access to bankers who have industry and geography-specific expertise across all investment banking products.
Sustainable Finance Team:
* The Sustainable Finance team is tasked with supporting the Investment Bank’s ambition to be a market-leading sustainable finance franchise.
* The team oversees and manages the implementation of multiple 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 portfolio decision-making on financial- and non-financial-risks, namely Climate Portfolio Management and via oversight of transactional Reputation Risk/Greenwashing on behalf of Business Units.
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, and 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 programs 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 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 in relation to 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 organizations' 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
To apply for this role, you must have the following eligibilities:
* Must be in your penultimate or final year of your degree - in any discipline
* Has a keen interest in finance and business
* Resourcefulness, teamwork, enthusiasm, and an entrepreneurial spirit
* Barclays will accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK
Benefits
If you join as a full-time employee after an internship, you will receive the following benefits:
* Competitive pay
* Paid holiday and vacation
* Private medical care
* Disability assurance
* Flexible working
* Life assurance
* Voluntary benefits
* Retirement planning
Training & Development
As a summer intern, you will select your desired business area for an in-depth introduction, taking on immediate responsibility guided by a mentor and line manager. 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.
Career Progression
Barclays internships are the perfect introduction to the world of financial services. You’ll be immersed in your chosen business area, learning from its people and taking on real business challenges. Wherever you join, you’ll discover a platform to help you absorb the essential skills and knowledge you’ll need to progress on your journey at Barclays. Barclays wants you to feel part of its community from the very start.
How to Apply
Application Process:
* Step 1 – Your application
* Step 2 – Initial assessments
* Step 3 – Your assessment centre
Sources
The following sources were used in researching this page.
* search.jobs.barclays/internship-graduate-application
* youtube.com/@Barclays