Private Bank and Wealth Management Summer Internship Programme 2025

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Private Bank and Wealth Management Summer Internship Programme 2025

Summer Internship Programme Overview

Join us as a Summer Intern and discover the world of finance and technology. Dive into our culture, engaging in real projects that offer a comprehensive business overview. Select your desired business area for an in-depth introduction, taking on immediate responsibility guided by a mentor and line manager. Forge connections, explore new horizons, and unlock growth opportunities in this 10 week journey. Join us during the summer of your penultimate year of university to build skills, expand knowledge, and embark on an impactful path towards a promising career.

Why the Private Bank & Wealth Management Summer Intern Programme?

As a summer analyst, you’ll take your first steps into the fascinating world of international private finance, gaining expertise in key financial markets. By working closely with experienced Private Bankers, you will learn how to assess a client’s needs, then formulate and execute the right solutions to help them reach their goals.

You may:

• Perform financial analysis of potential clients
• Prepare presentations and memoranda for existing and new clients
• Support credit and onboarding due diligence
• Attend client meetings with experienced bankers
• Network and build relationships across a global organisation

And if you really impress us, this could be the beginning of an incredible career. We invite top-performing, eligible summer analysts to join us as full-time Private Banking Analysts after graduation.

Private Bank & Wealth Management at Barclays

Barclays Private Bank works closely with high-net-worth clients and their advisors who have complex banking and investment needs, both in the UK and across the world. We are here to understand their situation and their aspirations, so we can help them to reach their goals. We harness a global network of knowledge, expertise and professional partners to meet our clients’ unique requirements. Whatever they want to achieve, our Private Bankers and specialists create the personalised solutions that will help them achieve it.

Who we're looking for

To be considered for this programme, you must be in your penultimate year of your degree, in any discipline.

Ideally you'll have a keen interest in business and finance and an a curiosity to learn. We value resourcefulness, teamwork, enthusiasm and an entrepreneurial spirit, all of which might be showcased through your involvement in extracurricular activities.

Barclays will require applicants for this position to have legal right to work in the UK.

Working in London

If you love the buzz of city life, our global HQ is the place to be. Our London hub is in Canary Wharf, at the heart of London’s financial district. Here, you won’t just be perfectly placed to explore the nation’s capital; you’ll be in a place where you can explore all the many functions and opportunities of a global financial giant. And if you’re technically minded, you’ll get more from your tech career by collaborating with other brilliant minds on game-changing innovations that are redefining the future of finance.

Purpose of the role

To participate in the day-to-day activities of the private bank and wealth management 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, collaboration with senior management to implement research findings for private bank and wealth management, working closely with high-net-worth clients and their advisors who have complex banking and investment needs.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.
• Participation in training and development programmes to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Identification of opportunities, development of business cases, management of the deployment and launch of new products and services for private bank and wealth management.
• Management of the development and implementation of financial models and strategies that support in decision making in private bank and wealth management.
• 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 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 for 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, regulation and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Make evaluative judgements 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 contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.About Barclays

Step into Barclays, a place where individuality is celebrated and innovation meets impact. We’re not just about numbers; we’re about you – your passions, ideas and curiosity.

Did we mention we’re top 10 material? The Times knows we’re the real deal of graduate employers. No fancy degrees required – just bring your energy, creativity and a can-do spirit. Our tech game is strong, so if coding’s your jam, you’re in for a treat. And hey, it’s not just about the tech – we’re all building the future of banking for everyone.

On a Barclays graduate programme, internship or apprenticeship, you’ll learn and grow every day, surrounded by people who love to think differently. Whether you’re based at our cutting edge campus in Glasgow or our thriving hub of activity in Barclays Manchester, our Radbroke campus or in the heart of London – you’ll join a community of collaboration and support from day one.

We’re the big shots with a heart, making waves that matter. Whether you’re into numbers or networking. You can dive into a world of impact, innovation and endless career opportunities. At Barclays, the future’s looking bright, and it’s got your name on it.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.