Wholesale Lending Summer Internship Programme 2026 London

Wholesale Lending Summer Intern Programme

To participate in the day-to-day activities of the wholesale lending division providing insights and expertise that help more senior colleagues make informed decisions, develop new products and services, and identify new market opportunities.

Execution of small research projects, research to support strategic decision making, preparation of presentations and reports to communicate research findings, collaboration with senior management to implement research findings for wholesale lending, partnering with clients across International Corporate banking and Investment banking.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.

Participation in training and development programmes to enhance skills and knowledge.

Identification of opportunities, development of business cases, management of the deployment and launch of new products and services for wholesale lending.

Management of the development and implementation of financial models and strategies that support in decision making in wholesale lending.

Training and mentoring of junior colleagues.

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 / procedures 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 organisation's 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.

Join us as a Summer Intern and discover the world of finance and technology. Dive into our culture, engaging in real projects that offer a comprehensive business overview. Select your desired business area for an in-depth introduction, taking on immediate responsibility guided by a mentor and line manager. Forge connections, explore new horizons, and unlock growth opportunities in this 10 week journey. Join us during the summer of your penultimate year of university to build skills, expand knowledge, and embark on an impactful path towards a promising career.

As a Summer Analyst you will be part of an international team spanning across UK, US, EMEA and APAC. You may learn:

• An understanding of Barclays' core relationship lending products for IBK clients
• End-to-end oversight of the transaction life cycle from origination and structuring to documentation and execution
• Core credit analysis skills
• Sustainability Linked structuring
• Holistic approach to commercial decision making (Portfolio)
• To support client engagement and develop a client focused mindset in order to deliver an excellent and tailored service

Wholesale Lending is the centre of excellence for relationship lending across the Corporate and Investment Bank at Barclays. Responsible for product management, development, structuring and executing tailored lending solutions and portfolio management across the IBK client set.

To be considered for this programme, you must be in your penultimate year in any discipline. We are looking for someone who can work effectively both in a team and independently. Ideally you'll be commercially and client aware. You will have the ability to digest financial information and make informative suggestions.

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 will accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK.

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.