Your role
About the Quantitative Analytics team
The Quantitative Analytics team is a global organization of highly specialized modelers and developers responsible for researching, innovating, developing, testing, implementing, and supporting all quantitative models used for valuation and risk management across all asset classes. The ability to articulate your ideas will be crucial as you work closely with business partners to develop models and tools. Joining a group that partners with traders and stakeholders across the bank, you’ll gain the widest exposure to a variety of modeling techniques and instruments to help drive business strategy.
As an intern in the Quantitative Analytics team, you’ll gain valuable exposure to real-world problems in a dynamic and invigorating environment. During your internship, you will have the chance to work on cutting-edge quantitative and technology problems, which include:
* Apply quantitative techniques to solve real-world business problems
* Research, develop, and implement new models and solutions
* Improve Barclays computing or data infrastructure.
Purpose of the role:
* To participate in the day-to-day activities of the quantitative analytics division providing insights and expertise that help senior colleagues make informed decisions, develop new products and services, and identify new market opportunities.
Accountabilities:
* Execution of small research projects, research to support strategic decision-making, preparation of presentations and reports to communicate research findings, and collaboration with senior management to implement research findings for quantitative analytics.
* Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.
* Participation in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
* Identification of opportunities, development of business cases, and management of the deployment and launch of new products and services for quantitative analytics.
* Management of the development and implementation of financial models and strategies that support decision-making for quantitative analytics.
Assistant Vice President Expectations:
* Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
* Identify ways to mitigate risk and develop new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
* Take ownership of managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
* Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires an understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organization's sub-function.
* Collaborate with other areas of work, for business-aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
* Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practices (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
* Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
* Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
About you
To be considered for this Internship, you must be:
* An undergraduate (for Analyst role) or postgraduate (for Associate role) with an anticipated graduation date between December 2025 – June 2026.
* You should be working towards an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a technical discipline such as Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Quantitative Finance, Economics, Statistics, Stochastic Calculus, Computer Science, or other STEM subjects, with strong programming skills, particularly Python, C++, or Java.
* You would also have a GPA of 3.2 or above and you’ll be great at communicating and collaborating – driven to identify the best solution to a problem and then motivated to deliver that solution at pace.
* You’ll also be ready to develop a deep understanding of what they do, why they do it, and how your role impacts Barclays' business outcomes.
* These are qualities people at Barclays have in abundance, and they will help you further develop them from the day you arrive.
Benefits
Some of the benefits offered to employees:
* Paid holiday and vacation
* Competitive pay
* Private medical care
* Disability assurance
* Flexible working
* Life assurance
* Voluntary benefits
* Retirement planning
Specific benefits may vary based on the type of role, program, and location.
Training and development
At Barclays, interns learn from industry experts who help them reach their goals. They get lots of support, build relationships with leaders and peers, and receive thorough training throughout the program.
Career progression
Interns at Barclays have a great chance to start a rewarding career. Those who show strong work ethics and skills might get offered full-time jobs after their internship.
How to apply
While the application process depends on the role, there are some constant steps, which are;
* Application
* Assessment
* Interview
* Next steps
Sources
The following sources were used in researching this page:
* jobs.barclays/job/singapore
* youtube.com