Global Transaction Banking Analyst Discovery Programme 2026 London

Barclays UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A global banking institution is offering an insight program for students two years from graduation to provide detailed exposure to financial services. The program takes place over two days and includes seminars, workshops, and assessments for summer internships in 2027. Participants will have the chance to connect with graduates and senior leaders, gaining invaluable insights into the banking industry. Legal right to work in the UK is required for subsequent internships, and early applications are encouraged.

Qualifications

• You are 2 years out from graduation.
• You can be studying any degree discipline.
• You are curious to understand how a global bank adapts in a constantly evolving environment.

Job description

The Discovery Programme is an amazing opportunity for students, who are 2 years out from graduation, to be assessed for, and to apply to join, our Summer Internships in 2027 before anyone else.

It’s the chance to learn about a career at Barclays, the chance to find out a lot about the business world and to discover a bit about yourself. And, as you’ll gain a good understanding of the full selection of roles and opportunities we offer, it’s a perfect stepping stone to one of our 10‑week internships.

Global Transaction Banking

The Global Transaction Banking division collaborates closely with the Corporate and Investment Bank, offering vital assistance to clients for their essential daily business functions. Our objective is to become the premier provider of digitally empowered working capital and transaction banking solutions to clients both domestically and globally. The division is made up of various expert teams, each specialising in payments services, control, change, data, customer experience, and digital initiatives.

What you can expect

• Programme Dates: April 14th – 15th 2026
• In‑person programme.
• Join seminars and workshops, where you’ll learn about financial services, your chosen business area, the recruitment process and Barclays as an employer.
• Participate in specific breakout sessions for your business area, where you'll gain insights of what you can expect from the Summer Internship in 2027.
• Build your understanding of the assessment process and next steps.
• Connect with people from across our business, including current graduates who have already made the journey that you are starting out on.
• Attend dedicated networking sessions with senior leaders and graduates aligned to your chosen business area.
• On the 2nd day of the programme, you can be assessed for the 2027 summer internship by taking part in a series of assessments.

What we look for

• You are 2 years out from graduation.
• You can be studying any degree discipline.
• You are curious to understand how a global bank adapts in a constantly evolving environment.

We are recruiting on a rolling basis, so we recommend that students apply early.

Barclays does not provide sponsorship to attend the 2‑day insight programme, and Barclays will also require applicants for this position to have legal right to work in the UK for the duration of the 2027 Summer Internship Programme.

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.