UK Corporate Banking Summer Internship Programme 2026 Glasgow

Embark on a transformative 10-week journey with Barclays' Summer Internship Programme, designed to immerse you in the dynamic worlds of finance and technology. This is more than just an internship; it's an opportunity to gain a comprehensive business overview through real-world projects, guided by experienced mentors and line managers. You'll have the chance to dive deep into a chosen business area, taking on immediate responsibility and forging valuable connections that can shape your future career path.

Why Consider the UK Corporate Banking Summer Intern Programme at Barclays?

Barclays UK Corporate Banking plays a pivotal role in supporting the nation's major corporations. This team strategically partners with large UK businesses, addressing their diverse banking needs with a specialized, industry-focused approach. What sets this programme apart is its commitment to developing experts within specific markets. With a nationwide presence and a localized relationship model, you'll gain firsthand experience in how banking functions to support the UK economy.

As a Summer Intern, you will:

• Gain foundational knowledge of banking and its role in the UK economy.
• Assist strategic clients with a wide range of needs, from everyday banking to complex mergers and acquisitions, and even crucial Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) planning.
• Develop vital relationship and technical skills essential for a successful banking career.
• Engage with various banking divisions, mastering the competencies required for exceptional Corporate Banking.

Dive into UK Corporate Banking: An Unrivaled Experience

Barclays UK Corporate Banking is an exceptional launchpad for a long, varied, and successful career, offering unparalleled depth and breadth of experience. The UK Corporate and Barclaycard Payments Coverage team works with a spectrum of UK businesses, from those turning over £6.5 million annually to FTSE 350 companies. You'll be involved in offering tailored solutions in payments, lending, trade, risk management, and industry-specific requirements. Our dedicated sector and regional specialists provide deep business insights, ensuring clients receive relevant advice and seamless end-to-end experiences. The Barclaycard Payments Coverage aspect focuses on efficient, reliable, and secure payment methods, empowering clients with detailed reporting and analytics to optimize their processes.

Who You Are: Key Candidate Considerations

• You must be in your penultimate year of university, pursuing any degree discipline.
• A keen interest in finance and business is highly valued.
• We seek individuals who demonstrate resourcefulness, teamwork, enthusiasm, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Extracurricular involvement is a great way to showcase these qualities.
• Legal Right to Work: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK on a full-time basis for the duration of the internship (June 2026 - August 2026). Please note, sponsorship is not available for this internship. If you progress to the Graduate Programme, sponsorship is also not available for the 2027 programme.
• Location: The role is based in Glasgow. Your base location for any subsequent graduate programme offer will be the same.

The Glasgow Campus: A World-Class Environment

The Barclays Glasgow campus offers an incredible working environment with state-of-the-art facilities in a conveniently central location. It’s designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and well-being, with a diverse range of spaces for working, meeting, and thinking. This is a place where colleagues enjoy spending time, fostering a vibrant and engaging atmosphere that encourages both productivity and social connection.

Your Impact: Purpose and Accountabilities

As an intern, you will contribute to the UK Corporate Banking division by:

• Executing small research projects and providing research to support strategic decision-making.
• Preparing presentations and reports to effectively communicate research findings.
• Collaborating with senior colleagues and cross-functional teams on business initiatives and the implementation of research findings.
• Participating in training and development programs to enhance your skills.
• Identifying opportunities, contributing to business cases, and supporting the launch of new products and services.

Analyst Expectations: Growing Your Career Path

• Make a tangible impact on the work of related teams and partner effectively with other functions.
• Take ownership of end results for operational processing and activities, escalating any policy or procedural breaches appropriately.
• Play a role in embedding new policies and procedures to strengthen risk mitigation.
• Provide advice and influence decision-making within your area of expertise.
• Take responsibility for managing risk and strengthening controls within your scope of work.
• Deliver your work in line with relevant rules, regulations, and codes of conduct.
• Continuously build your understanding of how your sub-function integrates with the broader organisation, including products, services, and processes.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how different areas coordinate to achieve organisational objectives.
• Make sound evaluative judgments based on factual analysis, paying close attention to detail.
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting appropriate solutions, guided by precedent and acquired technical experience.
• Guide and persuade team members, and communicate complex or sensitive information effectively.
• Act as a key contact point for stakeholders outside your immediate function, building a strong network both internally and externally.

Throughout this internship, you will be expected to embody the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and demonstrate the Barclays Mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive. This is an exceptional opportunity to gain invaluable experience, develop critical skills, and take a significant step towards a promising career in finance.