Finance Analyst Discovery Programme

Finance Analyst Discovery Programme 2026 London

Dates:
April 15th & 16th 2026

Open to all students, the Discovery Programme is a virtual opportunity to learn about the career paths Barclays, and be considered for our 2027 internship. We want to help you learn about the opportunities we offer and encourage you to picture yourself in the world of financial services.

• Join seminars and workshops, where you’ll learn about financial services, Finance as a business area, the recruitment process and Barclays as an employer.

• Participate in specific breakout sessions within Finance, 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

As a bank, it’s hardly surprising that numbers matter to us. But it’s what we do with financial data that makes the role of Finance teams so central. The better we understand the numbers, the better our decisions — and our performance — will be.

Our Finance teams lead the way in collecting, managing and interpreting that data. Finance (including Treasury) oversees financial control, reporting and forecasting, as well as product control. We monitor budgets and provide the business with accurate, high-quality management and financial information. So you’ll be part of truly bank-wide team that makes us competitive on a global scale. You won’t just learn to interpret figures, you’ll also play a crucial role as a business manager, helping us to drive strategy and keeping our business on track.

You'll need to be 2 years out from graduation and can be studying any degree discipline.

Beyond that, you'll need to be 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.

Please note however that following the 2-day insight programme, if you are successful in securing a 2027 Summer Internship, Barclays will apply for a skilled worker visa for you to provide you with the legal right to work for the duration of the 2027 Summer Internship Programme. Any offer made to you for the 2027 Summer Internship Programme will be conditional upon you meeting the Home Office eligibility requirements for a skilled worker visa.

Whilst our Discovery Programme is virtual, if successful in securing a place on our 2027 internship programme, you'll be based 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 all the many functions and opportunities of a global financial giant.

And if you’re technically minded, you’ll get more from your tech career by collaborating with other brilliant minds on game-changing innovations that are redefining the future of finance.

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.

To support the day-to-day operations of the finance division providing insights and expertise that help more senior colleagues make informed decisions, develop new products and services, and identify new market opportunities.

• Daily profit and loss analysis for business units, identifying and researching performance impacts, trends and insights.
• Compilation of regular reports, scorecards and presentations…