Barclays Banking Off Cycle Internship Programme 2025
This is a unique opportunity to work within one of our Banking teams for an extended period of time, with longer exposure to projects compared to a summer internship.
Closing date: Ongoing
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
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
Off-Cycle Internship Overview
Join us on an Off-CycleInternship for 3-6 months working within our Investment Banking, Markets, Corporate Banking or Quantitative Analytics business areas.Immerse yourself in our work and culture and gain invaluable insights into life as a Full-time Analyst with this longer internship.
Why the Banking Off-Cycle intern Programme?
Feel the pace of international finance as you get involved in delivering financial advisory, capital raising, financing and risk management services to clients worldwide. Our bankers advise on everything from privatisations and mergers and acquisitions to debt and equity financings and restructuring. Want in? Apply to become an Off-Cycle Analyst.
As an Off-Cycle Analyst, you’ll be surprised by what you can achieve. This is a unique opportunity to work within one of our Banking teams for an extended period of time, with longer exposure to projects compared to a summer internship. This allows you to truly immerse yourself in our work and culture and gain invaluable insight. You’ll have ample opportunities to expand your horizons across different sectors and products within Banking, and across the Investment Bank as a whole. The internship programme will provide you with the support and networking opportunities you need to find your place in our world. You may also work on projects that include:
• Financial analysis and modeling
• Valuation
• Industry research
• Client due diligence
• Developing written materials, including offering memoranda and new business presentations
Investment Banking at Barclays
Barclays is one of the world’s top-tier investment banks. We are one of the only non-US, full-service rivals to the biggest US investment banks. And being headquartered in Europe gives us a unique advantage. We think and act differently. From Hong Kong to Houston, and Tel Aviv to Tokyo, everyone at Barclays enjoys a real sense of purpose, because they work for a business that fosters innovation, champions sustainability, and deploys finance responsibly for the common good and the long term.
Who we’re looking for
To be considered for this programme, you must be in your penultimate or final year – 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 spirt, all of which might be showcased through your involvement in extracurricular activities.
Working in Johannesburg
Working at our Johannesburg office will give you the perfect start to your career. With facilities that will enable you to do your best work from day one, our Johannesburg office is just one of our global offices that we’re proud to call home to our colleagues. Whether you’re collaborating, learning, networking or growing – the Johannesburg office is the perfect place for you to be.
Purpose of the role
To participate in the day-to-day activities of the investment banking division. Gain broad exposure to different types of clients, transactions and focus on specialist areas.
Accountabilities
- Collaboration on live deals, client pitches, support the team with advising on a broad range of corporate clients, delivering holistic, structured solutions to deliver on client goals.
- 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 investment banking.
- Development and implementation of financial models and strategies that support in decision making in investment banking. Understand how businesses work and learn from experts in the industry.
- Training and mentoring of junior colleagues.
