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About the Role
The Discovery Diversity Programme is a two-day in-person event which allows students to experience what it means to be at Barclays firsthand in addition to being assessed for internships in 2026 before anyone else.
At Barclays, we believe that building a diverse team and creating an inclusive and supportive culture is not only the right thing to do, but also what is best for our business. This programme seeks to attract and develop high-achieving individuals and is open to all students graduating between December 2026 and June 2027. We encourage students from all backgrounds, especially those who self-identify as female and/or who belong to ethnic minorities, to apply.
Quantitative Analytics
Our Quantitative Analytics team is a global organisation of highly specialized modellers and developers responsible for researching, innovating, developing, testing, implementing, and supporting all quantitative models used for valuation and risk management across all asset classes. The ability to articulate your ideas will be crucial as you work closely with business partners to develop models and tools. Joining a group that partners with traders and stakeholders across the bank, you’ll gain the widest exposure to a variety of modelling techniques and instruments to help drive business strategy.
What You Can Expect
- Programme Dates: April 9th – 10th 2025
- 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 internship in 2026.
- 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.
- Explore the various Barclays D&I networks.
- On the 2nd day of the programme, you can be assessed for the 2026 off-cycle internship (6 months) by taking part in 2 – 3 assessments.
Requirements
What We Look For
You are graduating between December 2026 and June 2027
You have a GPA of 3.2 or above
You are pursuing a Masters or a PhD in a technical discipline such as Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Quantitative Finance, Statistics, Calculus, Computer Science, or other STEM subjects
Ideally, you'll have mathematical and programming skills (ideally in Java, C++, or Python) along with a knack for logical thinking and creative problem solving. You'll be a good communicator and team player.
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.
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.
About the Company
Barclays is a British universal bank. Our vision is to be the UK-centred leader in global finance. We are a diversified bank with comprehensive UK consumer, corporate and wealth and private banking franchises, a leading investment bank and a strong, specialist US consumer bank. Through these five divisions, we are working together for a better financial future for our customers, clients and communities.
With over 325 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 40 countries and employs approximately 83,500 people. Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide.
Barclays is a trading name of Barclays Bank PLC and its subsidiaries. Barclays Bank PLC is registered in England and is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Registered in England. Registered No. 1026167. Registered office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP.