Barclays is one of the most influential banks on Wall Street. It’s part of the investment banking bulge bracket and has major M&A, equity, and debt units, which regularly work on landmark deals. Past summer analysts and associates praise the company culture, noting, "the training and mentoring is very good at this company" and “the attitude towards work-life balance is great.” Interns also list “welcoming company culture [and] hybrid working” as the highlights of the program.

The Barclays Global Summer Analyst and Associate Program provides undergraduate and graduate MBA students with a sense of what it’s like to work at the firm in one of the following business areas: Business Banking, Cards and Payments, Compliance, Finance, Global Markets, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Investment Banking, International Corporate Banking, Market Risk, Marketing, Operations, Private Banking and Wealth Management, Research, Retail Banking, Risk, Quantitative Analytics, Technolo...

Barclays Investment Bank, a core business of Barclays PLC, provides advice, financing, and risk management solutions to companies, governments, and institutions worldwide. The firm helps move capital between those who need it and those looking to generate a return on investment. Barclays Investment Bank operates through three main divisions: banking, markets, and research.

The firm's banking teams offer clients access to industry- and geography-specific expertise across all products, ...

2026 Vault Rankings

• “While hours are long, anytime you were not in the office, you were able to do whatever you wanted to do with your spare time.”
• “The number of hours that I work is fair, and I also find the workload very easy to manage. I am never overwhelmed and am able to pace myself doing tasks.”
• “Very good, ability to work from home, flexible starting hours, casual dressin...

• “The hiring process was very efficient and straightforward. It began with a virtual assessment, followed by a virtual assessment day that included two interviews. I found the process to be smooth and well-organized, and personally, I didn’t find it too difficult. The interviewers were friendly and professional, which made the experience comfortable. Overall, it was a positive and accessible process that reflected the inclusive and structured nature of the internship pro...