2027 Internal Audit Analyst Summer Internship Programme London

Barclays; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays Internal Audit Summer Internship in London offers a 10-week hands-on programme where you work on real projects, receive support, and build connections. If you are in penultimate year and graduating in 2028, Barclays welcomes diverse backgrounds... STEM not essential.

You’ll gain insight into governance, risk management and controls while developing skills with experts. Successful interns may be based at Barclays' London HQ in Canary Wharf and are supported to obtain necessary visas for

Qualifications

• Penultimate-year university student graduating in 2028.
• STEM background is not essential, diverse academic backgrounds welcome.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support development of audits aligned to Barclays standards and objectives.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide accurate information and recommendations.
• Document scope, risks and controls; test key controls and draw conclusions.
• Draft high-quality audit issues and track management's action plans.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Penultimate-year university student

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 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 must be in your penultimate year of university. You must be graduating in2028. 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.

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.

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 June2027to August2027.

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 is25 September2026. Please note that this vacancy may close ahead of the advertised date due to application volumes, and we therefore recommendsubmittingyour application as early as possible.

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.