Global Transaction Banking Summer Internship Programme 2027 London

Job Description Purpose of the role To participate in the day-to-day activities of the transaction banking 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 transaction banking, participating in the development of payment solutions for global companies as well as end-to-end product management with risk controls.

• 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, management of the deployment and launch of new products and services for transaction banking.

• Management of client relationships and provision of customer service support to clients and customers, under steadily decreasing supervision, responding to questions about products and services, processing of transactions.

Analyst Expectations • To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement. • Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise.

• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise. • They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.

• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard.

The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others. • OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.

• 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 / procedure 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 organisation's 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. 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 Global Transaction Banking Summer Internship Programme? The Global Transaction Banking summer intern programme imparts understanding of payment products' importance in our Corporate Banking offering.

You will begin to understand how we innovate payment solutions for global companies, mastering end-to-end product management with risk controls. This internship will help you gain a good understanding of corporate product knowledge for a potential Corporate Banking career.

You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with key stakeholders, including tech and service partners, offering insights into the bank. Global Transaction Banking at Barclays Global Transaction Banking serves a diverse range of clients, including mid-sized corporates, large corporates, financial institutions, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

These clients are organised based on their specific needs: mid-sized corporates are typically owner-managed and single-banked; large corporates are multi-banked and aligned by industry sectors; financial institutions include banks, payment service providers, and alternative finance companies; and SMEs range from small businesses to more sophisticated financial institution clients.

We provide tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of each client segment, ensuring they receive the appropriate level of service and support. Barclays Global Transaction Banking is a perfect place to begin, and build, a long, varied and successful career in finance.

You’ll be exposed to an unrivalled depth and breadth of experience. You’ll learn skills and gain product knowledge that prepare you for any role in our organisation.

We are a wide ranging and diverse team of people across the UK, Europe, AsiaPac and the US. We have the strategy, leadership, and investment in place to grow our team significantly, upgrade our digital capabilities and drive global expansion.

That’s because we are seen by the business as one of Barclays’ key opportunities for growth.  With all this growth, there’s also the opportunity to bring a truly global perspective to your career.

That could mean managing a global team from your current location, creating products that are adapted for use around the world, or making an exciting international career move.

The work we do touches every aspect of corporate and commercial banking. You’ll also get a unique perspective on global commerce, seeing how financial solutions and working capital support every stage of the corporate value chain.

You’ll be interacting with, and learning from, colleagues from Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, sales, operations, technology, relationship management, compliance and legal teams.

You’ll be working closely with Transaction Banking experts who have years of experience and knowledge to share. You’ll be understanding the needs of every size and type of client, across every industry.

The relationships and networks you build with colleagues, clients and other financial institutions will be priceless. Throughout, you’ll be growing our business and forging new ground, with the support of one of the world’s leading corporate and investment banks.

So, you’ll enjoy more exposure, access and influence, at an earlier stage, than most established Transaction Banking teams can offer. There are a whole range of roles to explore, and our commitment to growth means that you’ll have opportunities to innovate, be an entrepreneur and develop your career on a global stage.

There are always new products, sectors, markets and regulatory environments to explore. 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 finance and business. We value resourcefulness, teamwork, enthusiasm and an entrepreneurial spirit, all of which might be showcased through your involvement in extracurricular activities.

The location for this role is indicated in the job title, and you will be based at that location. If you are accepted into our graduate programme, your base location will be the same as it was during your internship.

Barclays will accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK and will provide a skilled worker visa for successful applicants if they meet the Home Office’s eligibility criteria for a skilled worker visa.

Successful applicants who are not eligible to receive a skilled worker visa, and who we are therefore unable to secure a skilled worker visa for, will be required to have their own legal right to work in the UK on a full-time basis from June 2027 to August 2027.

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.