Purpose of the role

To actively contribute to the Research business by conducting financial analysis and delivering insights that support senior colleagues in producing differentiated content for clients.

Accountabilities

• Conduct financial industry analysis on covered companies and the broader sector to support the team’s investment thesis.

• Research sector trends that may impact company/sector recommendations.

• Update financial models of covered companies from information obtained through company conference calls and press releases as well as other sources.

• Assist with sector notes and reports on companies and industries followed.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.

• Participate in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge, including in support of Research Department initiatives. 

• Cultivate relationships across the Research Department to foster knowledge-sharing and best practices.

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.

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.

Please note this is a job posting for our 2026 Internship cohort, please do not apply to this position if you have not completed an Internship with Barclays and received a return offer.

1-2 year targeted, fast-track program focused on developing specialist technical expertise

Research at Barclays

Research is an ideas factory. We dig deep into the underlying factors that affect the world’s financial markets and provide insights that empower our clients to take key strategic and investment decisions. Research is a centre of subject-matter expertise on the companies, markets and securities that we cover, delivering real-time intelligence and long-term vision. It’s vital to the performance of our global investment bank.

Who we're looking for

To be considered for this program, you must be motivated and curious and be in your final year of study at an undergraduate degree program.

Ideally, you'll have a GPA of 3.2 or above. You'll have an interest in business and finance, a good work ethic and be keen to learn and develop a technical skill set.

Candidates will have  advanced knowledge of accounting, bond math, corporate financial valuation methods, financial modelling and the market  and basic knowledge of Bloomberg. You'll have intermediate knowledge of derivative valuation methods  and basic knowledge of statistical methods. A knowledge of fixed income securities is preferred but not essential. You'll have the ability to prioritize numerous tasks independently, demonstrated through work experience. 

Working in New York

You will be working at our Americas Headquarters at 745 Seventh Avenue. This 37-story office tower is located in Times Square in the heart of Manhattan and features a cafeteria, fitness center and state-of-the-art LED signage on the facade of the building.

Salary / Rate Minimum: 110,000.00
Salary / Rate Maximum: 110,000.00

The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not
include any another type of compensation or benefits that may be available

To be eligible, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Barclays will not sponsor applicants for work visas or offer any employment-based immigration sponsorship for any internship, post-graduation program or permanent employment, including assistance with or execution of any documentation in support of optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).

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