Job Description

Purpose of the role

To participate in the day-to-day activities within the International Corporate Banking division by providing transactional support that help senior colleagues manage key client relationships, make informed decisions, develop new products and services, and identify new opportunities.

Accountabilities

• Support the management of clients as a key member within the Relationship Team – assist in managing client relationships by responding to queries, supporting onboarding, and contributing to proposals for cash management, trade finance, and lending solutions.

• Work alongside senior bankers to help identify and manage opportunities within Global Treasury Coverage – with a focus on products and services provided by International Corporate Banking.

• Preparation of meeting materials, researching sector specific themes, and collaborating with teams across the Investment Bank.

• Support the end-to-end deal process, including credit analysis, financial modelling, internal committees and documentation for debt facilities and treasury solutions.

• Identify opportunities for new products and services, contribute to business cases, and assist in launching initiatives that align with sustainability and growth objectives.

• Take ownership for embedding risk controls, adhering to policies, and escalating breaches appropriately.

• Participate in structured learning programmer covering credit skills, client management, and treasury coverage products, while seeking continuous improvement through mentorship and feedback.

Analyst Expectations

• To meet the needs of stakeholders/ customers through transactional processing and customer service.

• Perform routine and specific tasks as assigned, focusing on quality execution.

• No people leadership roles at this grade.

• Execute work requirements as identified in processes and procedures, identify escalation of policy breaches as required.

• 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.

• Gain and maintain an understanding of how assigned duties contribute to the activities of the team alongside knowledge of job activities and operational procedures within own role.

• Follow detailed and defined rules/ instructions and make simple judgements in straightforward situations typically having to select from defined and documented alternatives.

• Demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of procedures.

• Evaluate and select the correct solution to problems to complete the tasks.

• Perform first line customer service related activities, interact with stakeholders on matters of customer service or administrative tasks, sometimes engaging with difficult contacts, networking with other employees where appropriate.

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.

Off-Cycle Internship Programme Overview

Join us on an Off-Cycle internship for 3-6 months. Immerse yourself in our work and culture and gain invaluable insights into life as a full-time analyst with this longer internship.

Why the International Corporate Banking Off-Cycle Internship Programme?

As an off-cycle analyst, you will enter a supportive, collaborative environment known for its pace. During your internship, we will teach you entrepreneurial skills within the bank's fast-growing division. You'll interact with global clients, support in deals, and learn from senior bankers. This programme covers financial modelling, credit skills, CIB products, and solutions, plus understanding product sets like FX, DCM, and Barclaycard. You will gain a deeper understanding to master the end-to-end deal process, execution, and soft client management skills. You have the chance to contribute to growth, innovate solutions, align with sustainability goals, and assist senior bankers, gaining a platform for impact and development.

Your responsibilities encompass assisting with relationship loans, cash management RFPs, trade finance facilities, amongst others. Valuable career and job skills are learned from experienced colleagues. If you decide to go on and do the graduate scheme, then you can have a tangible impact on the Corporate Bank while also advancing their own career journey and skillsets.

International Corporate Banking at Barclays

The International Corporate Bank fuses the power of the corporate and investment bank, that allows us to anchor our relations with the world's most significant organisations by offering lending, trade finance, cash management, liquidity, digital banking, and hedging solutions to our clients. We are focused on developing lasting relationships with Barclays’ clients and providing them with the right products and solutions at any given time.

Who we’re looking for

To be considered for this programme, you must be in your penultimate or final year of your degree, in any discipline.

Language requirements: fluent in English and French. 

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 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 Europe
We’ve had a presence in Europe almost as long as there’s been a Barclays. So, we’re building on solid foundations, leveraging our embedded talent, in 10 locations across the region allowing us to draw on a wealth of local and regional insight.

Working in Paris
Our office in Paris provides a full investment banking service to our local and global clients. Our integrated coverage model means we are able to provide our clients with access to deep expertise across sectors, regions and products.

Entry Salary: €30,000
Upper Salary: €30,000

The entry and upper salary information above includes only annual full-time equivalent base salary and represents the typical range of pay for the role. The actual pay rate will reflect the responsibility level of the role and experience level of the individual. The entry and upper salary information does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available.

Barclays employees are also eligible for a suite of competitive country-specific benefits.