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 8-10 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.

Why the Internal Audit Summer Internship?

As a Summer Analyst, you’ll spend the summer with one of our business-facing or functional teams, building a solid foundation in Internal Audit through hands-on experience and exposure to experienced colleagues and senior managers. During the program, you may participate in the following process and performance responsibilities:  

Process responsibilities: 

·support the team with projects, research and other aspects of their role 

·play a part in the audit delivery process through work delegated by audit team 

·consistently follow policy and procedure taking into account Barclays reputation at all times 

Internal Audit at Barclays

Internal Audit is an independent control function that’s critical to our business right around the world. You'll join a team that provides independent, reliable, insightful, and timely assurance to the whole business about effective governance, risk management and how we can control current and evolving risks.

We’ve built a reputation across financial services for our innovative thinking and approach — Barclays Internal Audit are market leaders in Data Analytics and other specialisms, frequently providing speakers at conferences and events. This is your chance to work with industry experts who will help you build your knowledge and support with your career. 

Our structured program will give you the skills you need to be a successful auditor but will also provide a strong foundation in Risk and Controls knowledge that will prove invaluable for any career in Financial Services.

Start your career in the only place which can provide you with a broad picture of the whole of the bank and how Barclays operates at a strategic level.

What we are looking for:

To be considered for this program, you must be an undergraduate student with an anticipated graduation date between December 2025 - June 2026 and a GPA of 3.2 or above. 

Ideally, you would also have: 

An eagerness to learn and the willingness to take on new challenges and experience of flexing and adapting style to meet the needs of others.

Working in Whippany

Our next-generation workplace in Whippany allows talented, passionate, down-to-earth colleagues to connect daily. With state-of-the-art work facilities and many added features like pool tables, cafés, and a gym – it’s a place you can call home.

But we recognize there’s life outside work. With our commitment to investing in our people, there is also the opportunity for flexible and dynamic working – empowering you to find the right balance between your personal and professional responsibilities. We’re also dedicated to the wider community; our Citizenship program is focused around how we play our part in overcoming the challenges that face our societies.

Our location means there’s plenty to enjoy off campus – our office is minutes away from Morristown, known for its rich history and lively modern spirit. With bustling Manhattan easily accessible and a picturesque landscape here on the doorstep, Whippany really does offer the best of both worlds.

To be eligible, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Barclays will not sponsor applicants for work visas or offer any employment-based immigration sponsorship for any internship, post-graduation program or permanent employment, including assistance with or execution of any documentation in support of optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT)

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.

Purpose of the role

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

Accountabilities

Participation in the planning of audits, including documenting the scope, process understanding, risk and control identification and testing strategies.Completion of audit fieldwork by testing key controls and drawing conclusions about their design and effectiveness.Discussion and agreement relating to the factual accuracy of audit issues with the audit team.Writing of high quality issues and recording management’s action plans.Keeping up to date with risks, issues, and changes across relevant business units.Challenging others, including auditees, where appropriate to make sure the right conclusion is reached.Execution of all work in full compliance with regulatory requirements and Barclays’ policies and procedures. Recommend additional Accountability - Contributing to risk assessment activity.

Analyst Expectations

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 / procedure 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 organisations 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.

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