2027 Internal Audit Analyst Graduate Programme London

Barclays; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays is offering an Internal Audit internship programme based in London. You will join the expert programme, a one-year fast-track experience designed to build depth and breadth of audit knowledge while receiving job-based training from day one.

The intake welcomes graduates from all backgrounds who are curious, analytical, and eager to learn. Barclays emphasizes training, support, and development within a global corporate environment.

Qualifications

• Strong degree or expected degree achieved before June 2027.
• STEM degree can be a great fit for the analytical nature of Internal Audit, but not essential.
• Ability to manage time, build strong relationships and thrive in a team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in audit planning, document scope, risk and testing strategy.
• Complete fieldwork by testing key controls and drawing conclusions.
• Write high quality audit issues and track management action plans.

Job description

Job Description Purpose of the role

To support the development of audits aligned to the bank’s standards and objectives by working collaboratively with colleagues, providing accurate information and recommendations, and complying with policies and procedures.

Accountabilities

Participation in the planning of audits, including documenting the scope, process understanding, risk and control identification and testing strategies. Completion of audit fieldwork by testing key controls and drawing conclusions about their design and effectiveness. Discussion and agreement relating to the factual accuracy of audit issues with the audit team. Writing of high quality issues and recording management’s action plans. Keeping up to date with risks, issues, and changes across relevant business units. Challenging others, including auditees, where appropriate to make sure the right conclusion is reached. Execution of all work in full compliance with regulatory requirements and Barclays’ policies and procedures. Recommend additional Accountability - Contributing to risk assessment activity.

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. If you're a recent graduate or soon-to-be graduate, join us and unlock a world of carefully curated experiences, knowledge, and connections to shape your career. Along the way, you can expect all the training and support you need to make your mark on the world. Put simply, we’ll empower you to help determine how we do things and where we go next. Our graduates are a vital part of our success, and we welcome applications from people from all walks of life. Whoever you are and wherever you want to join us, if you’re curious, creative, and ambitious, this is a world in which you can truly belong.

Our Expert Programme

You’ll join our expert programme, a 1 year targeted, fast-track programme designed to give you depth and breadth of experience. Participating in job-based bespoke training from the start enabling you to go fully-equipped into your role as you develop specialist technical expertise.

Why the Internal Audit Internship programme?

Barclays Internal Audit (BIA) plays a key role in our business worldwide. Independent assurance and insightful challenge are at the heart of what we do, helping to protect Barclays' assets, reputation, and sustainability, while supporting the management of current and emerging risks in an increasingly digital, technology-driven world. We're an independent control function that provides objective, reliable, and insightful assurance to the Board and Executive Management. Known as the \"third line of defence\", we work closely with the business to help strengthen governance, risk management, and controls. We do this by regularly reviewing and assessing business areas across the bank, evaluating how effectively risks are managed and whether controls are operating as intended. We then report our findings and work with stakeholders to help drive meaningful improvements and ensure issues are resolved effectively. Barclays Internal Audit is a leader in Data Analytics and other specialist areas, using innovative approaches and technology to enhance the way we provide assurance. We've built a strong reputation in the financial services industry for our expertise, fresh thinking, and forward-looking approach. This is your chance to work in an area that has a real impact across the bank, gain unique insight into how Barclays operates, and work alongside experts who will help you build the skills, knowledge, and experience needed for a successful career.

To be considered for this opportunity

You’ll be motivated with a strong degree or expected degree achieved before June 2027. We welcome applicants from all academic backgrounds. While a STEM degree (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) can be a great fit for the analytical nature of Internal Audit, it’s not essential. We value diverse perspectives and encourage students from any field of study to apply. Ideally, you’ll also be naturally analytical, eager to learn and ready to take on new challenges. You know how to manage your time, build strong relationships and thrive in a team. Barclays will accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK and will provide a skilled worker visa for successful applicants if they meet the Home Office’s eligibility criteria for a skilled worker visa. Successful applicants who are not eligible to receive a skilled worker visa, and who we are therefore unable to secure a skilled worker visa for, will be required to have their own legal right to work in the UK on a full-time basis from August 2027 to August 2028.

Working In London

If you love the buzz of city life, our global HQ is the place to be. Our London hub is in Canary Wharf, at the heart of London’s financial district. Here, you won’t just be perfectly placed to explore the nation’s capital; you’ll be in a place where you can explore the many functions and opportunities of a global financial giant. It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. The closing date for applications is 25 September 2026. Please note that this vacancy may close ahead of the advertised date due to application volumes, and we therefore recommend submitting your application as early as possible.

Our Work Experience

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.