Retail Banking Analyst Summer Internship Programme 2026
Internships at Barclays
Our internships are the perfect introduction to the world of financial services. You’ll be immersed in your chosen business area, learning from our people and taking on real business challenges.
Wherever you join us, you’ll discover a platform to help you absorb the essential skills and knowledge you’ll need to progress on your journey 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. We want you to feel part of our community from the very start.
Job description
Explore the world of Barclays as a Summer Intern
Spend 10 weeks diving into real projects, gaining hands-on experience, and shaping your future. You’ll receive full support, take on meaningful responsibilities, and build lasting connections—all while discovering what makes our culture unique.
If you're in your penultimate year and ready to grow, learn, and make an impact, this is your opportunity to belong and thrive.
Why the Retail Banking Internship programme?
Retail Banking at Barclays delivers tailored financial experiences across savings, investments, mortgages, credit cards, insurance, and digital banking. We support customers through key life moments with Specialist Customer Care—offering expert help with fraud, bereavement, and complex financial needs.
We also empower over a million small and medium businesses through Business Banking, providing more than just funding—offering tools, guidance, and lasting partnerships.
Our focus is on deeply understanding customer needs to design seamless, connected journeys. With teams spanning customer care, product development, and technology, we’re shaping the future of banking by delivering outstanding service, innovative solutions, and meaningful financial support.
At Barclays, you’ll be empowered to grow, connect, and make an impact. Our supportive culture helps you build strong relationships with peers and leaders while gaining real-world experience. You’ll take part in tailored training, connect with mentors, expand your network, receive valuable feedback, and give back through volunteering. Make your mark—and this could be the start of an exceptional career.
To be considered for this opportunity
* You must be in your penultimate or final year of university.You'll also bring enthusiasm, drive, and a sharp eye for spotting opportunities and solving problems—an ambitious, solutions-focused mindset that puts clients first.
* The location for this role is indicated in the job title, and you will be based at that location. If you are successful in receiving a return offer to our graduate programme, your location will be the same as it was during your internship.
Applicants for this position will need the legal right to work in the UK on a full time basis from June 2026 to August 2026. This is not a role which we can offer sponsorship for at this time.
If you secure a place on our Internship Programme, and this subsequently leads to you receiving an offer for our Graduate Programme, the 2027 Graduate Programme is not one which we can offer sponsorship for at this time. Accordingly, to participate in the Graduate Programme, you would require having the legal right to work full time for the duration of that Programme (i.e. August 2027 to August 2029).
Working In Northampton
Our environmentally friendly campus is designed with people in mind. With cafés, changing areas, and collaboration spaces, it’s a place where work feels good. From beekeeping and sports to cultural celebrations and crafting, there are plenty of ways to connect and unwind.Green spaces and living plants bring the outdoors in, while our Community Allotment offers a peaceful spot to recharge and support wellbeing. With ample parking, strong public transport links, a shuttle bus service, and even a Taxi Butler in reception, getting here is easy too.
Purpose of the role
To participate in the day-to-day activities of the retail 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 retail banking.
* 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 retail 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, and resolution of customer complaints.
* Management of the development and implementation of financial models and strategies that support in decision making for retail banking.
* Training and mentoring of junior colleagues.
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 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.
Values and Mindset
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.
What you get in return
* Paid holiday and vacation
* Competitive pay
* Private medical care
* Disability assurance
* Flexible working
* Life assurance
* Voluntary benefits
* Retirement planning
*This is an example of benefits offered to full-time employees. Specific benefits may vary based on the type of role, programme and location.
Why Barclays?
There’s no other business quite like Barclays. There are no other careers quite like ours. We’re here to champion your development, and we truly want you to enjoy your career journey. We’ll give you all the support and encouragement you need to make the most of this experience. And you’ll have the chance to make a genuine contribution to our inclusive culture and support our purpose as we serve our customers, clients, communities and colleagues.
The Barclays Way
This is the spirit of Barclays. It’s why we exist, what we believe and how we behave. But most importantly, it’s how we make decisions, take action and get things done.
Purpose: Working together for a better financial future.
Values: We believe great talent RISES. It acts with Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship.
Mindset: We discover our full potential through our desire to Empower, Challenge and Drive each other.
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.