Black Heritage in Group Functions Discovery Programme 2025 London

Dates: April 10th & 11th 2025

Open to all students, the Discovery Diversity Programme is a virtual opportunity to learn about the career paths on offer to underrepresented groups at Barclays, and be considered for our 2026 internship. We want to introduce a more diverse range of people to the industry, help you learn about the opportunities we offer and encourage you to picture yourself in the world of financial services.

Whilst this programme is aimed primarily at Black Heritage students we welcome applications from all eligible students (graduating in 2027). Black heritage means those who might identify as Black, African, Caribbean, Black British or Mixed/Multiple ethnic groups: White and Black Caribbean, White and Black African.

Why Barclays Discovery Programme?

Join seminars and workshops, where you’ll learn about financial services, your chosen area within Group Functions, the recruitment process and Barclays as an employer.

Participate in specific breakout sessions within Group Functions, where you'll gain insights of what you can expect from the Summer 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 DE&I networks.

Group Functions at Barclays

Our Enabling Functions are there behind every deal, change, or transformation. They keep every area of our business running smoothly, helping us operate efficiently and sharpening our edge in a fiercely competitive industry. This is your opportunity to build experience within your chosen area of Group Functions at Barclays.

Risk - The 3,000 people who work in Risk worldwide have a unique perspective on our business. The sheer scale of our operations offers unrivalled exposure, insight and breadth of experiences for Risk professionals. Our team works hard to adapt to the rapidly developing needs of our customers, clients and business, navigating transformations in the financial landscape and the tech world.

Compliance - Compliance acts as guardian for the whole of Barclays, taking on a range of important roles. Our team researches and investigates as well as studies and analyses complex data from a wide range of sources. They follow leads, identify risks, evaluate threats and predict the trends that will define the future.

Internal Audit - Internal Audit is an independent control function that provides objective, reliable, valued, insightful and timely assurance to the Board and Executive Management. By testing and upholding the effectiveness of our governance, controls and risk management processes across the business, this team protects Barclays from all kinds of current, systemic and evolving risks.

Marketing - Marketing communicates the benefits of banking with Barclays, helps us to attract and retain customers, influence stakeholders, and reach out to the diverse communities we touch. Our team includes roles in branding to advertising, social media to digital marketing, plus events, sponsorships and sales collateral — all focused on helping us promote our services and win new business.

Public Policy & Corporate Responsibility - Barclays’ purpose is "Working together for a better financial future". PPCR is accountable for translating that shared ambition into action across Barclays. Our team ensures that our societal purpose is present in strategic decision-making at the highest levels in the organisation.

Finance - 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.

To ensure your breakout sessions are relevant to your primary area of interest, we'll ask for your preference before you attend the Discovery programme.

Who can apply?

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 for 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 2026 Summer Internship Programme.

Working in London

Whilst our Discovery Programme is virtual, if successful in securing a place on our 2026 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.